University of Birmingham Enterprise
We help Birmingham researchers turn their ideas into new services, products and enterprises that meet real-world needs. The ventures we create deliver practical solutions that meet modern challenges, and deliver a healthier, fairer, more secure, and sustainable world. These ventures also boost growth, attract investment, and create jobs and opportunities.
Introducing the Early Action Compass
Find out moreDeveloped by Dr Penelope Hannant, this profiling tool helps teachers identify differences or delays early, so every child gets the support they need to thrive. By acting early, we can change life trajectories—closing gaps before they widen and unlocking potential before it’s lost.
Our Annual Review 2024-25
Find out how ideas turn into impactOur Review of 2024-25 celebrates a fast-paced year that saw the launch of nine new ventures, eight companies closing investment rounds, record demand for academic consultants and strong growth for companies hosted in incubators.
Spin-outs and start-ups
Our start-ups and spin-outs boost growth, attract investment, and create jobs and opportunities.
More on our spin-outs and start-upsThese ventures bring products and services to market that are based on decades of research, and their innovations originate from the type of unrestricted search, and blue-sky thinking that can only take place in a University environment.
Our services
Business incubation, training and support
Comprehensive business incubation and support services, tailored to empower innovators across all sectors
Research space, facilities and expertise
Premier office and lab space for research-driven companies, world-class facilities and cutting-edge technologies
Intellectual Property and licensing
Our innovative researchers deliver practical solutions to global challenges
Academic Commercial Services
The go-to support service for Birmingham academics carrying out consultancy and commercial services engagements with external partners
Medici Enterprise Training
Applications now open for 2026
Read more about Medici and applyMedici is the University of Birmingham’s flagship training programme designed for research staff currently exploring the commercial potential of their research. The Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.