Spin-outs and enterprise creation

Heriot-Watt University has a strong track record in commercialisation of intellectual property through creation of technology companies. Our first spin-out was formed in 1971. In the last forty years Edinburgh Instruments Ltd has grown into a multimillion business employing over 60 people and based in a purpose build facility just outside Edinburgh. Since then Heriot Watt has created 35 spin-out companies, 70% of which are either trading or have successfully exited. 

Our spin-out companies

Spin-out surgeries

Dr Kozlova also offers one-to-one advice in her spin-out surgeries, open to all staff and students of Heriot-Watt wishing to create a business of their own. Advice is given on a wide range of business-related aspects, including intellectual property, funding and finance, marketing and sales.

These take place after each of the monthly Start-up seminars. To book an appointment, please email startup@hw.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 131 451 3870.