OI Space Incubator is focused on the Downstream Space sector and supports top innovation projects with a fantastic support offer.

We have just completed a highly successful WORKSHOP ZERO.

Of the 22 innovation projects submitted, we now have ten winners and a two ‘highly commended’ runners up that form the 2018 Cohort of the OI Space Incubator programme. They will convene again for Workshop One on 3rd July 2018 at Fareham Innovation Centre.

The key elements to ‘The Offer’ are given below – truly awesome.

A major boost to 10 promising projects 

Designed in collaboration with our Partners to give the 2018 Cohort and each project generic and bespoke packages of support to give maximum chance of success.

This is a fully funded programme – free to access. Candidates and winners retain Intellectual Property that they own.

Each of the 10 winning projects will receive:

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R&D Support

Real technical support from universities, research agencies and prime space related businesses. We will match and usher you to extreme talent and test facilities. This will be one of the most important aspects of your prize.
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Fully Funded Intern

An intern from University of Southampton for 10 weeks - fully funded by the university and the OI Space Incubator programme. Plus an intern from Southampton Business School for a week.
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Free Workspace

A desk or workshop/lab bench for 6 months from 3rd July 2018 to 5th January 2019 - at Fareham Innovation Centre or BASE Bordon Innovation Centre
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Intense Workshops

Incubation Workshops - see details of programme
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Partner Matchmaking

Matchmaking with powerful partners - to invest and supercharge your project
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Business Coaching

Regular Business Coaching - from OI experts and specialists. Including a cascade of seminars and workshops on key business acumen (additional to incubation sessions) - IP Protection, Business Law, Marketing, etc.
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Planned Showcase

At least two opportunities to showcase your solution to investors and or potential customers. We will work with you to develop a strong guest list to make these key moments are successful.
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Soft Landing

Post incubation - with a discount on flexible workspace for the subsequent 12 months in any of the 25 Oxford Innovation managed centres across the UK

We have over 100 people actively involved in the OI Space Incubator! Now its your turn.

Great networking and ‘know how’ events in 2018. Ramp up for 2019.

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