Business start-up advice
Every new enterprise is different, so we design a package of business and investment support to meet your needs. This can include:
- strategic advice and knowledge exchange
- access to funding
- collaborative research and development opportunities
- mentoring from an early-stage business specialist
- flexible office, laboratory, workshop and meeting facilities at our Science Park
Our start-up and business growth initiatives
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Catalyst business accelerator programme
Catalyst is an intensive 6-month scheme for early stage or start-up businesses. Based at the Science Park this fully funded programme includes mentoring and workshop learning. -
SETsquared business growth programme
Our business growth programme is intended to help companies expand rapidly. We focus on solving your business problems through fully-funded, targeted interventions. -
SETsquared membership
Become a SETsquared member for a monthly fee. Benefits include access to workstations, superfast broadband, networking opportunities and meeting rooms at Southampton Science Park.
Need advice?
Need advice?
Contact us
Contact a member of our Innovation Programmes and Business Acceleration team to find out how we can help you.
Research and Innovation Services (RIS)
We’re open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, UK time.