Silicon Spires meets Silicon Roundabout

3rd June 2014

The Isis Software Incubator, part of Oxford University Innovation, the University of Oxford’s technology commercialisation company, and City University London, have announced a new partnership.

Students from both universities can access entrepreneurship support, events and initiatives from either institution.

Isis Software Incubator start-ups looking to bring their entrepreneurial ideas to London can use City’s co-working space The Hangout, whilst City’s students can access the vibrant tech and event networks surrounding the UK’s oldest University.

The partnership was formally launched at an event at The Hangout: ‘Silicon Spires meets Silicon Roundabout’, an evening of presentations and networking. Jeff Lynn, Co- Founder of Oxford based crowd funding start-up, Seedrs and five other Oxford start-ups introduced their companies.

Roy Azoulay, Senior Technology Transfer Manager at Oxford University Innovation said:

‘We are delighted to be partnering with City University London to help connect the two tech communities in London and Oxford. City’s proximity to Silicon Roundabout offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to live and breathe this vibrant cluster and I am looking forward to many exciting collaborations emerging from this new partnership.’

Ben Mumby-Croft, Enterprise Education Manager at City said:

‘I’m delighted to welcome Oxford to The Hangout and look forward to further developing links between two great tech communities. Oxford’s tech start-up scene is growing rapidly and is an ideal partner for the Silicon Roundabout community. This event is a fantastic showcase for The Hangout and demonstrates the benefits of City of having a physical presence in the heart of Tech City.’

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