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

Academic Staff or Researcher?

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

Commercialisation Team?

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

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.

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.

Case Studies

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.