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Oxford Catalyst Grant (Saïd Business School)

Run by Oxford Saïd Business School|Backed by University of Oxford

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Application deadline

Applications closed

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Am I eligible?

A quick self-check against the criteria most UK grants share. Answer honestly — it's saved on this device only, nothing is submitted.

UK-registered company (or other eligible organisation)?Project hasn't started yet? (grants rarely fund work already done)Can you fund the portion the grant won't cover? (most aren't 100%)Genuinely innovative / R&D, with technical risk?Does your ask fit this grant's award range?

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Investment

£10K-£40K — no equity

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Cohort

£40k equity-free grant for pre-seed/seed Oxford founders; last round closed mid-May 2026

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Location

Oxford (hybrid)

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Instrument

Grant

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Region

Oxford

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What they look for

University of Oxford students and researchers commercialising research. Very early stage with novel IP. Up to £10K non-dilutive grant.

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What to expect

Non-dilutive grant for early-stage validation, Saïd mentoring, Oxford network

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Team requirements

Oxford Saïd students, alumni, or Oxford University affiliates

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Recent news

Autumn 2026 round expected

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Sectors

all

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Links

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