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 Consultancy Services
The go-to support service for Birmingham academics carrying out consultancy and 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
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.
New Irresistible Materials CEO to drive commercialisation and market adoption
Published 11 March 2025
The Birmingham spin-out's new CEO will drive the adoption of an innovative platform technology to print the most intricate layers on silicon chips.
Novel feather-light ‘heat shield’ materials
Published 13 February 2025
New spin-out Aegis Fibretech is commercialising a novel ultra-lightweight insulation to improve efficiency and safety in cars, electric cars and motorsport.
Events
Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2026
Wednesday 22 January 2025, 09:00 - Wednesday 2 April 2025, 17:00
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.