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.
Annual Review 2025-26
Read our latest Annual ReviewFind out more about the diversity of our work, the success of the companies we’ve created, and the contribution our work makes to Birmingham, the wider Midlands region and the nation.
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 2027
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.