University of Birmingham Enterprise
We provide comprehensive support for our innovators, making the connections necessary to launch groundbreaking products and services, driving forward both industry and academic excellence.
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
Find out what we did in 2023-24
Our commercial impact can be tracked by the number of products and services built or enhanced by our academic expertise and the number of companies we establish and help to grow. But our true impact is much greater when we consider the gravity of the societal issues our academics and companies are tackling. Our Annual Review presents some of the stories we are most proud of across our portfolio of support.
Read our Annual Review online
Academic and SME partnership advances and improves chemical safety assessment
Published yesterday
The ExCell project offers innovative, cost-effective, and high-speed services for chemical risk assessment, eliminating the need for animal testing.
BioHub Birmingham® reports first decade of success
Published 31 March 2025
The BioHub laid the groundwork for a strong ecosystem in the region, and has incubated 28 companies in the last decade.
UK risks becoming an 'incubator economy', but Birmingham promise holds strong
Published 20 March 2025
The University is a key part of the energy that helps the region grow enterprises, retain talent, and stem the flow of science and tech start-ups from the UK.