Imperial Enterprise Lab
Overview
Imperial Enterprise Lab is the entrepreneurship hub of Imperial College London, dedicated to supporting students, staff, and alumni. It provides resources such as co-working space, mentorship, and training to help innovators test ideas and launch ventures. The Lab runs various programs and competitions, such as the Venture Catalyst Challenge which has an £80,000 prize fund, to provide early-stage, non-equity grant and prize funding. It functions as a university-based accelerator and incubator, supporting startups that have gone on to raise significant external investment. It is a department within Imperial College London and not a separate investment fund.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
imperialenterpriselab.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SafeSip | Nov 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Protein Kapital | Nov 2025 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Air Aware Labs | Apr 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| AminoAnalytica | Apr 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Nanograb | Jul 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.