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
7
Website
imperialenterpriselab.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSSTEC | Mar 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Nanograb | Jul 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Tera Mira | Sep 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Protein Kapital | Nov 2025 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Air Aware Labs | Apr 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Imperial Enterprise Lab based?
Imperial Enterprise Lab is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Imperial Enterprise Lab founded?
Founding year information for Imperial Enterprise Lab is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Imperial Enterprise Lab have?
Imperial Enterprise Lab has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Imperial Enterprise Lab's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include OSSTEC, Nanograb, Tera Mira, Protein Kapital, Air Aware Labs.
What was Imperial Enterprise Lab's most recent investment shown here?
Imperial Enterprise Lab's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Protein Kapital in 2025.
What sectors does Imperial Enterprise Lab focus on?
Imperial Enterprise Lab focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Imperial Enterprise Lab focus on?
Imperial Enterprise Lab typically invests at the Early stage.