If you’re looking for funding there are plenty of options for different stages and sectors. Explore the funding opportunities available at the University as well as external competitions.
The Oxford Seed Fund is the largest student-led venture capital fund in Europe. It invests in pre-seed/seed stage University of Oxford affiliated companies, in sums between £20,000 to £100,000.
The University Challenge Seed Fund scheme aims to assist university researchers to bring university research discoveries to a point where their commercial usefulness can be demonstrated.
The IMAGINE IF! pre-accelerator competition supports founders working on a healthcare technology startup, providing start-ups with 1:1 mentorship and specially curated workshops.
Click here for more information on all internal funds managed and co-ordinated by the Medical Sciences Divisional Office, from funding for DPhil students to Early Career Researchers.
The Sterling Road University of Oxford Grant gives £1,000 to 25 teams per year. If you need a little help to get started on your project, this grant is for you. The grant is focused on exceptional student and alumni founders of the University of Oxford who are passionate and ready to start building.
The Oxford Angel Fund is a group of Oxford-educated investors with the common interest of investing in Oxford educated entrepreneurs. Are you an Oxonian founder looking for investment? Click here to fill out the online application.
Supercharging the next generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to tackle the social or environmental issues that matter to them most. Grant funding awards of up to $10,000 for the best ideas with 1-2-1 coaching.
Research funding, applications and awards - there is a wealth of information at Oxford to help researchers and research support staff to find funding, assist with the application process, and manage resulting research awards.
Finding Funding Tips
In need of advice on the different types of funding available, which ones may be for you and how to go about finding them? Take a look at our Finding Funding Tips article for a breakdown of investment types along with links to further help and resources.
