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SISO:

Redefining commercial success

The Social Impact Spin-Outs (SISO) service has a clear focus - we help spin-out academic research with social impact into successful and sustainable social enterprises

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Academic Staff or Researcher?

We support academic staff and researchers to turn your research into a sustainable enterprise that focuses on maximising impact.

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Commercialisation Team?

We work alongside university commercialisation teams to explore and create successful and sustainable start-ups and spin-outs with social impact.

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What makes SISO different?

In one word – impact.
We only work with those individuals who want to apply their research in a way that has the social or environmental impact at the heart of the enterprise.

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How it works

SISO works on a collaborative 1-2-1 basis, in tandem with both the academic staff member and the university commercialisation teams.

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“SISO’s mentorship around funding, legal issues and networking has been pivotal to the development of our social business.”
Dr Sinead Rhodes Senior Research Fellow - University of Edinburgh

Case Studies

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OpenBioSim

University of Edinrbugh

OpenBioSim, born from research at the University of Edinburgh's School of Chemistry, develops sophisticated chemical simulation software that transforms drug discovery and development.
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EPIC Think Learn

University of Edinburgh

EPIC Think Learn aims to improve the learning and wellbeing of neurodivergent children by providing research-based resources, training, and support for the parents, teachers, and clinicians who care for them.
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OpenBioSim

University of Edinrbugh

OpenBioSim, born from research at the University of Edinburgh's School of Chemistry, develops sophisticated chemical simulation software that transforms drug discovery and development.
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EPIC Think Learn

University of Edinburgh

EPIC Think Learn aims to improve the learning and wellbeing of neurodivergent children by providing research-based resources, training, and support for the parents, teachers, and clinicians who care for them.
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Climate Change Legal Initiative (C2LI)

University of Strathclyde

C2LI is a social enterprise committed to growing legal knowledge and strengthening expertise in the law to drive just and transformational climate action.
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Redefining Commercial Success

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Social Impact Spin-Outs,
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5 Dava Street, Glasgow,
G51 2JA.
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