Oxford Innovation Services

Oxford Innovation has continued to provide Terraseed with support via the Innovate to Success programme, including helping with the completion of Phase 1, winning additional funding for an IPO audit and in preparing a Phase 2 application. 3. How have you found the process? Understanding the funding opportunities available and how different organisa... tions work together can be a little complex at times, but Jakub and Oxford Innovation have been expert at steering us through that process. They have provided us with a clear vision of what is available and how to move forward with applications in addition to adding valued business development. 4. What are the business benefits? Following the initial business coaching funded by Enterprise Europe Network and delivered by Oxford Innovation, it was evident that Terraseed could benefit from on-going support. Oxford Innovation connected us with a UK based agriculture specialist to deliver the first phase of our business coaching. Since then, we've worked closely with Jakub to receive business development and further access to finance such as funding needed for an IP Audit and applying for another grant (SME-I Phase 2). Importantly, it was through our business coaching sessions that an IP Audit was suggested. This process has generated lots more ideas of how to move our product forwards in addition to making our design process more robust. We have applied for two new patents to ensure we are protected globally. Jakub has brought an insight and enthusiasm into the whole process. It has been great to have someone who understands Terraseed who we can talk to about business strategy and also to ensure that higher-level people within the company are sharing their experiences and are on the same track. 5. What advice would you give to an ambitious business that wants to scale and develop international partnerships? Try to ensure your shareholders or investors are made up of useful people to ensure you have within your company access to skills you need. A good place to start ...Read More