Isis Innovation Fund
Project Summary FormKey Facts about the FUNDS
The following table summarises some of the key facts relating to the Proof of Concept, IUIF, and UCSF. Further information can be obtained from Isis Innovation. If you have a project that you believe may be suitable for any of the Funds, please contact Isis Innovation.
Key facts about the FUNDS
| FUND: |
IUIF |
UCSF |
|---|---|---|
Status |
Open |
Open |
Size of the fund |
£1.1 million |
£4 million |
Ownership of the fund |
Oxford University |
Oxford University |
Management of fund |
Isis Innovation & Investment Advisory Committee |
Isis Innovation & Investment Advisory Committee |
Investment policies |
Designed to establish a sustainable fund |
Designed to establish a sustainable fund |
Level of funding |
Up to £100k |
Up to £250k |
Restriction on funding |
Not to compete with research grants |
UCSF cannot invest in existing companies |
Investment criteria |
Innovation of science Intellectual property Key people Size of opportunity |
Innovation of science Intellectual property Key people Size of opportunity |
Monitoring and reporting |
Appropriate progress report schedules will be agreed between the researcher(s) and their Isis Project Manager |
Appropriate progress report schedules will be agreed between the researcher(s) and their Isis Project Manager |
Investment Returns |
IUIF funding is expected to produce a return from equity and licence income |
UCSF funding is expected to produce a return from equity and licence income |
Investment Decisions |
Made by the University on the recommendation of the Investment Advisory Committee |
Made by the University on the recommendation of the Investment Advisory Committee |