Helping UK university spinouts grow and thrive

University spinouts are at the forefront of innovation in the UK, with many seeing outstanding commercial success across the country*. But they also have business needs that require specialist support.

That’s why HSBC UK offers banking solutions specially designed for spinout businesses and commercialisation teams that help you unlock opportunities, from initial idea to commercial success story.

Why choose HSBC UK?

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HSBC UK is passionate about developing the UK’s thriving university spinout ecosystem by supporting you at every stage of your commercialisation journey.

Our tailored solutions could help you turn your research projects and intellectual property (IP) into commercially viable businesses with a streamlined and responsive approach to business banking.

Specialist solutions for unique businesses

For your commercialisation project to thrive, you need access to accounts that can be opened quickly, when you need them. You also need a banking partner who understands how spinout companies are structured and can meet your banking and financing needs as your business grows.

With HSBC UK you could benefit from:

  • Managed onboarding process
  • Experienced spin out sector specialists
  • Flexible financing solutions that scale with your business

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Choosing a business banking partner with a deep understanding of the needs of university spinouts and commercialisation teams gives you the confidence you need to make your business a success.

Responsive banking services throughout your journey

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As a university spinout, we understand that your IP is at the heart of your business concept. It’s the lifeblood of your future success. We also understand that there are many different stages of the spinout lifecycle, from securing IP rights to the growth and exit phases.

This requires moving quickly to ensure your research and inventions get everything you need to move from concept to reality. That’s where HSBC UK can help you, and grow with you, providing ongoing services as your spinout flourishes.

Our strong knowledge of the UK’s spinout ecosystem helps you accelerate your spinout journey, connecting you to education sector specialists who understand the importance of timely access to flexible financial solutions for fast-moving businesses.

Giving you your time back

With HSBC UK you get a banking partner that is enthusiastic about helping UK spinouts thrive. We are here for you as you start out on your entrepreneurial journey and provide solutions that grow alongside your business.

By working closely with you, we take care of the essentials of account management and funding needs – freeing you up to focus on making your commercialisation journey a success.

HSBC UK could help you with:

  • A dedicated Relationship Manager for every business size
  • An experienced business banking partner with an understanding of the spinout life cycle
  • A wide range of services to help you grow, from day-to-day banking to access to venture capital and debt capital markets, where appropriate.
  • Access to our comprehensive banking expertise, including introductions to the right people at the right time
  • Banking solutions (including liquidity funds and business current accounts) that give wider support to your commercialisation team

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A streamlined process that works for you

With HSBC UK you get a straightforward banking process providing specialist support for your commercialisation journey.

  • Step 1

    Your spinout is established by your university
  • Step 2

    Your commercialisation team contacts HSBC UK
  • Step 3

    Meet your dedicated Relationship Manager for onboarding
  • Step 4

    An account is opened for your spinout
  • Step 5

    We give you ongoing support, from start-up to scale-up, to expansion and beyond

Nyobolt: powering the battery charging revolution

Having spun out from Cambridge University in 2019, Nyobolt has launched innovative battery technology that can charge electric vehicles within minutes. Find out how HSBC UK is supporting their journey.

Delta.g: Leveraging the force of gravity to see the unseen

Spun out from Birmingham University, quantum gravity sensor technology start-up Delta.g is in the early stages as an operational business but has a clear roadmap to commercialisation. Read about their journey so far and how HSBC UK is supporting the business.

If you have or are developing a university spinout, or you work in a university commercialisation or technology transfer team, get in touch with us today to see how we can help you. All we need is a few details from you and we will be in touch shortly.

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