Startup support

Supporting UK tech businesses to grow and thrive in our entrepreneurial ecosystem

Our goal is to fast-track the growth of your business. We offer tailored advice and support, from workshops to investment readiness programmes, together with access to flexible office services within the Surrey Technology Centre through the SETsquared Surrey brand.

About SETsquared Surrey

SETsquared Surrey is the business incubation centre of the University of Surrey and part of the SETsquared Partnership of centres across the south of England.

We support a diverse range of tech startups by offering membership packages with bespoke business support to suit your needs throughout your business growth journey.

Residential Membership
£498+VAT per month*
-Dedicated desk
-5 hrs free meeting room usage
-Bespoke 1-2-1 business support
-Training and skills programme
-Access to mentors

*50% startup discount offered for up to 2 years
Hybrid Membership
£280+VAT per month*
-Hot-desking
-Bespoke 1-2-1 business support
-Training and skills programme
-Access to mentors

*50% startup discount offered for up to 2 years
Community Membership
£321+VAT per month
-Dedicated desk
-5 hrs free meeting room usage
-Co-working space

250

early-stage companies supported

85%

of companies still trading

£200m

helped companies to raise investment

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As part of our community you have access to professionals and support organisations who can help elevate your business.

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Empowering High-Potential Space Companies

Cosmic Capital is funded by the UK Space Agency and the University of Surrey and delivered by SETsquared Partnership and Space South Central, both of which have a proven track record of supporting startups and businesses in diverse industries.

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“I came out of academia into this world and SETsquared Surrey have been brilliant in providing opportunity and expertise to help me navigate the unknown world. They have provided insights, support, and guidance to help me make good decision for my business”
Dr Alison Callwood
Sammi-Select Ltd
“The networks that I have formed through the SETsquared community are invaluable. I still keep in touch with lots of fellow members and bounce ideas off them and that always helps me. The Entrepreneur’s in Residence, the mentors and the fellow companies in the incubator are always great sounding boards and have supported me from my student entrepreneur days right up to now.”
Aaron Mason
Combine.ai
“SETsquared Surrey supported me and the TRUEinvivo team from inception through launch and our early growth years. Invaluable help from positive, experienced people!”
Dr Shakardokht Jafari
TRUEinvivo Limited
“My sincere gratitude to all of the team at SETsquared Surrey. They are experts and genuinely kind human beings. You can work with advisers who will cover the basics but the team at SETsquared is different. There’s a real warmth and a commitment to the way that they work. We still have a long way to go but the progress so far is amazing and I wish I had taken this step years ago.”
Magnus Kauders
Occupational Health Assessment
“Being a member of SETsquared has been tremendous. We started out in the incubator being kept in shape by the SETsquared Surrey team and supported by our Entrepreneur in Residence. Being in an environment where you’ve got a base to start from and access to the entrepreneurs in residence and the various advisers that can help you develop a viable solution, build your business plan, help you with a marketing plan, and how to monetise a business and gain investment is vital.“
Richard Jelbert & Ian McWilliams
Inzura
“SETsquared Surrey ensures we are aware of every opportunity available to grow the business, by communicating regularly via various channels and maintaining an on-going engagement between the University and the business”
David Osideko
ZeroCode Cloud Limited
“The resources and support provided by SETsquared Surrey helped me to refine my business model, develop a strong pitch, and connect with investors and mentors,” The networking opportunities also allowed me to meet other entrepreneurs and learn from their experiences. Taking part in different events prepared me for key pitching opportunities in the future which would get me the investment we needed.”
Omar Ebeid
Zeal App
“When I began the commercial plan for the Qudo Soother I didn’t have a team around and it was very beneficial to discuss my challenges and ask for support, insight and help from the SETsquared Surrey team. I really enjoyed attending seminars, learning about new topics, networking and getting views and knowledge from the SETsquared advisors whether on legal or other matters.”
Nicky Bateman
Qudo Baby
“The support at SETsquared Surrey has been fantastic,” My Entrepreneur in Residence is great at challenging my ideas to strengthen them and has a lot of experience in our sector, his market knowledge is invaluable. He has connected us to many fellow SETsquared Surrey members that work in a similar area to us, which has enabled us to grow our business and learn more about other solutions available.”
Dr Amir Taba
Direk
“Our business support meetings have been great in giving us space to bounce new ideas around, help us convert ideas into solutions, and develop a pricing strategy. SETsquared Surrey events on topics including developing pitch decks and funding applications have provided practical support that has considerably impacted our development.”
Tim Ward
ThinkCyber
“The SETsquared Surrey team has been fantastic at challenging me to keep innovating and providing key contacts in new areas of business. Being part of a community of technology leaders plus gaining access to pitching and investment opportunities and advice has played a huge part in our company’s growth.”
Sarah Campbell
Play Well for Life

Events

We organise a range of events for SETsquared Surrey members and the wider Research Park community.

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Board of directors

Caroline Fleming
Director of the Surrey Innovation District
Caroline supports the business community to innovate and grow, connecting the student and research knowledge of the university and supporting an innovation ecosystem that solves global challenges for a better future. Her portfolio includes The Surrey Research Park, Enterprise Programmes, Setsquared Surrey and Student Enterprise.
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Charlotte Watson
Operations and Relationship Manager
Charlotte manages the incubator at Surrey and S100 Angel Investment Club as well as supporting the development strategy and growth plans of the incubator.
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Keith Dixon
Entrepreneur in Residence
Keith draws on over 25 years’ experience to provide key insights into building enterprise value through the development of sound strategies and the capabilities to execute them.
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Ian James
Entrepreneur in Residence
Ian has built up an extensive knowledge of business and has been able to advise well-established companies on growing revenues.
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Chris Pett
Entrepreneur in Residence
Chris Pett works with startup founders and academic researchers to turn technology innovations into high-growth, investable businesses.
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Geena Kingswell
Incubation Operations Officer
Geena has 8 years’ experience in higher education settings improving procedures, managing teams, teaching, and supporting senior colleagues with administration, communications, events, and operations.
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Startup support

Supporting UK tech businesses to grow and thrive in our entrepreneurial ecosystem

Our goal is to fast-track the growth of your business. We offer tailored advice and support, from workshops to investment readiness programmes, together with access to flexible office services within the Surrey Technology Centre through the SETsquared Surrey brand.

About SETsquared Surrey

Residential Membership£498+VAT per month*

Hybrid Membership£280+VAT per month*

Community Membership£321+VAT per month

250

85%

£200m

Connect with our experts

Empowering High-Potential Space Companies

“I came out of academia into this world and SETsquared Surrey have been brilliant in providing opportunity and expertise to help me navigate the unknown world. They have provided insights, support, and guidance to help me make good decision for my business”

Dr Alison Callwood

Sammi-Select Ltd

Aaron Mason

Combine.ai

“SETsquared Surrey supported me and the TRUEinvivo team from inception through launch and our early growth years. Invaluable help from positive, experienced people!”

Dr Shakardokht Jafari

TRUEinvivo Limited

Magnus Kauders

Occupational Health Assessment

Richard Jelbert & Ian McWilliams

Inzura

“SETsquared Surrey ensures we are aware of every opportunity available to grow the business, by communicating regularly via various channels and maintaining an on-going engagement between the University and the business”

David Osideko

ZeroCode Cloud Limited

Omar Ebeid

Zeal App

Nicky Bateman

Qudo Baby

Dr Amir Taba

Direk

Tim Ward

ThinkCyber

Sarah Campbell

Play Well for Life

Events

News

Caroline Fleming

Director of the Surrey Innovation District

Charlotte Watson

Operations and Relationship Manager

Keith Dixon

Entrepreneur in Residence

Ian James

Entrepreneur in Residence

Chris Pett

Entrepreneur in Residence

Geena Kingswell

Incubation Operations Officer

Residential Membership
£498+VAT per month*

Hybrid Membership
£280+VAT per month*

Community Membership
£321+VAT per month