Start-up 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 start-ups by offering membership packages with bespoke business support to suit your needs throughout your business growth journey.

About SETsquared Surrey
  • Residential Membership<br>£465+VAT per month*

    Residential Membership
    £465+VAT per month*

    -Dedicated desk and telephone number
    -5 hrs free meeting room usage
    -Bespoke 1-2-1 business support
    -Training and skills programme
    -Access to mentors


    *50% start-up discount offered for up to 2 years

  • Hybrid Membership<br>£260+VAT per month*

    Hybrid Membership
    £260+VAT per month*

    -Hot-desking
    -Bespoke 1-2-1 business support
    -Training and skills programme
    -Access to mentors



    *50% start-up discount offered for up to 2 years

  • Community Membership<br>£300+VAT per month

    Community Membership
    £300+VAT per month

    -Dedicated desk and telephone number
    -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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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 start-up founders and academic researchers to turn technology innovations into high-growth, investable businesses.

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    • Eman Elattar

      Operations & Relationship Officer

      Eman has over 6 years’ experience working for a number of university-based business incubation programs including NilePreneurs where she managed incubators called “TechSpace” and “LaunchSaaS”.

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