Turning Knowledge into business
If you need support to develop a new business idea, and you are based in the South East of England, CommercialiSE could help you to access advice, funds and industry experts.

CommercialiSE is a collaborative partnership between eleven universities in the South East, Finance South East Ltd (FSE) and the Enterprise Hub Network. It links university knowledge with business expertise in the South East to deliver and integrated framework of funding and support. Academics, university staff, students, alumni, SMEs and entrepreneurs can turn innovative ideas into commercial realities through:

• Proof of Concept Funding for early stage business ideas with commercial potential.
• Seed Funding for proven products/services with a feasible route market.
• Business Training to gain commercialisation skills for CommercialiSE Fellows.
• Mentoring for independent business advice.
• Executives Register for experienced and skilled business experts.

Industry Links
CommercialiSE has access to a wide range of industry experts through the Enterprise Hub Network, the South East Sector Consortia and other trade bodies.

CommercialiSE Members can benefit from this market knowledge in order to:

• Establish the market potential for their business idea and/or technology.
• Identify links to potential customers.
• Share latest thinking.

Each partner is taking a lead in an indsutry sector and has developed a network of market contacts.

For more information contact the team at the Oxfordshire Enterprise Hub on 01869 238088.