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Working closely with technology transfer offices, researchers, and industry, we bridge the gap between academia and commercial opportunity. The Principles that guide how we work. At Collabrium One, our values shape every project. They reflect the way we partner with founders, spinouts and Universities to Innovate, Engineer and Commercialise. Collaboration First We believe innovation thrives when people work together. By partnering closely with engineers, researchers, and commercial teams, we co-create solutions, solve problems collectively, and celebrate success as one united effort. Excellence in Delivery Good ideas deserve more than words; they demand precision and execution. From design details to strategy, we uphold uncompromising standards, bringing your innovation from concept through to market with rigour, skill, and care. Integrity Always Trust is at the heart of every partnership. We offer honest advice, transparent processes, and delivery you can depend on. Even when the right path is harder, we take it — ensuring your innovation journey is guided by fairness and lasting value. Impact That Matters Our success isn’t just measured in projects delivered but in the real-world difference they make. Whether supporting spinouts, enabling universities, or helping founders reach markets, we are driven by results that truly move the needle. Growth Mindset Every challenge is a chance to learn, adapt, and build better solutions. We embrace change, encourage curiosity, and push boundaries to create opportunities for our clients, our team, and the industries we serve driving innovation forward Shared Vision We’re more than a consultancy; a partner invested in your success. We align with your goals, share your challenges, and work side-by-side to make innovation happen creating sustainable value that benefits people, business, and society.

Empowering your growth with expert business development services. We provide tailored strategies to expand market reach, drive revenue, and foster long-term success. Turning Innovation into Market-Ready Solutions At Hatch Oxford, engineering is where ideas take shape. We work with spinouts, research teams, and innovators to design, develop, and deliver solutions that perform in the real world. Our role is to bridge concept and commercialisation — combining creativity, precision, and practical delivery so your technology is ready to scale. What We Do Concept to Detail We guide innovations from feasibility through to fully engineered solutions. Whether you are a TTO seeking to progress promising research or a spinout needing technical definition, we provide the expertise and process to reduce uncertainty, add clarity, and deliver designs that are ready for commercial application. Specialist Expertise Our team and partner network bring specialist technical, engineering, and commercial skills that universities and spinouts often lack in-house. We fill capability gaps, accelerate project delivery, and ensure your innovation benefits from the right mix of expertise at the right time, from concept development to commercial launch. Manufacturing Support We help spinouts and TTO-backed projects navigate the path to production with confidence. From selecting the right partners to building robust supply chains and quality assurance, our support ensures your innovation moves from prototype to scalable manufacturing smoothly, reducing risks and improving time-to-market for new technologies. We’re experienced in mechanical and electrical design for battery development, complex structural and electromechanical assemblies, and working within regulated industries where quality and traceability matter. With a proven network of specialist consultants and subcontractors, we assemble the right team for each project managing delivery so you can stay focused on innovation. Let’s design the future together. Whether you’re developing a prototype, scaling production, or preparing for market launch, Hatch Oxford delivers engineering that’s built to last and built for growth.

Committed to the environment and sustainability, we deliver eco-friendly solutions and practices that promote a greener, more sustainable future. L'ambiente e la sostenibilità At Collabrium One, we believe sustainability should be built in, not bolted on — and we engineer that belief into reality. For us, it’s more than a talking point; it’s a commitment to being part of the solution. We design and deliver technologies that restore ecosystems, cut carbon emissions, and recover valuable resources — giving back more than we take. Every project is an opportunity to make a measurable environmental impact while meeting, and often exceeding, the highest ESG standards. Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It's about doing more good.” – Jochen Zeitz

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We partner with universities to turn breakthrough engineering into market impact. About Us Innovate. Engineer. Commercialise. At Hatch Oxford, we turn bold ideas into real-world success. We work with university spinouts, research teams, and founders who are ready to move faster — taking their breakthrough technologies from concept to market with purpose and precision. Our mission is simple: to make innovation happen — smarter, stronger, and sooner. We bring together engineering excellence, commercial insight, and hands-on experience to guide you every step of the way. From the lab bench or whiteboard to launch and scale-up, we help you focus, build momentum, and deliver results that matter. We don’t just believe in innovation. We accelerate it. We build it. We make it real. Ready to make your idea fly? Hatch an Idea with us! What We Do We provide end-to-end support across product development, IP and strategy, prototyping, investor engagement, and market readiness. Whatever stage you’re at, we help you shape your idea into a venture that works — technically, commercially, and sustainably. Think of us as your engineering and commercialisation partner — the people who get things done, cut through the noise, and bring clarity to complexity. Innovate We work with you to refine ideas, validate concepts, and define the besttechnical pathway forward. Engineer Our team delivers design, prototyping, testing, and full projectexecution. Commercialise We help you find the right market fit, connect with investors, and plan for growth.

Hatch Oxford. Partnering with universities and TTOs to accelerate spinouts from lab to market, engineering, commercial readiness, and investor preparation. Innovation to market efficiently. Let's Collaborate! You bring the innovation We help you make it real. We work with researchers, university teams, and spinouts to turn breakthrough ideas into market-ready technologies that make a real-world impact. From first concept to full-scale production, we’re your partner in commercialisation, engineering, and growth. What We Do Technical Delivery You bring the innovation — we help you make it real. From concept to production, we work with researchers and spinout teams to turn ideas into market-ready technologies. With the right mix of engineering expertise and commercial focus, we help your innovation scale, attract investment, and deliver real-world impact. Learn More Commercial Pathways We turn groundbreaking ideas into market-ready ventures. Working with researchers and spinout teams, we combine technical expertise with commercial strategy to help your innovation scale, attract investment, and make a real-world impact. From concept to market, we’re your partner in turning discovery into successful deployment. Learn More Spinout Readiness We help turn research into successful spinout companies. Working alongside researchers and founders, we guide you through every stage from shaping your idea and protecting IP to building the right team, securing investment, and getting ready for market launch. Your innovation, our experience built for real-world success. Learn More Trusted By Universities We work with researchers, academics, and spinout teams who are ready to take the next step — turning research into real-world solutions. Whether you’re developing breakthrough materials, clean technologies, or advanced engineering systems, we’ll help you bridge the gap between the lab and the marketplace. Our partners include universities, innovation centres, and industry collaborators across the UK and the US — all working together to accelerate progress and create measurable impact.

Committed to the environment and sustainability, we deliver eco-friendly solutions and practices that promote a greener, more sustainable future. L'ambiente e la sostenibilità At Collabrium One, your project matters to us as much as it matters to you. We take the time to understand exactly what you need — and then find the most innovative, forward-thinking way to deliver it, efficiently and cost-effectively. We believe quality isn’t just a standard to meet, it’s a habit to live by. That means creating a working environment where creativity and problem-solving thrive, and keeping a customer-focused, proactive approach at every stage. Our goal is simple: deliver consistently excellent results, safely and sustainably. Quality is built into everything we do through: People skilled, committed, and empowered to make a difference Processes & Procedures – clear, tested, and continually refined Organisation & Structure – set up for efficiency and accountability Suppliers & Subcontractors – partners who share our commitment to excellence We achieve the highest levels of economic efficiency without ever compromising quality, guided by our ISO 9001:2015-based Quality Management System — and by a commitment to keep improving every day.

Explore how Hatch Oxford helps universities and spinouts turn engineering research into scalable, investable businesses through real case studies. Case Studies This is some of the work that we have been involved with and what our customers say about us. Sometimes we cannot publish the full details of our work due to confidentiality. 01 Alpha 311 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Collaborative Engineering Services have been responsible for the product development and commercialisation of a small vertical axis wind turbine. From CFD, design, manufacturing and the commercial wrap we have worked with the Alpha team to bring their product to market. 02 Business Advisor for the ICURe Explore November 2024 programme The iCURE Business Advisor plays a key role in supporting early-stage researchers and entrepreneurs in commercialising innovative research. iCURE (Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research) is a program designed to help researchers validate their business ideas, explore market potential, and develop commercial strategies. 03 Engineering Support for Product Development Supported the team at Oxford University to lay the foundations of a good concept development and working prototype of Matilda. Met with the team to discuss the importance of: Requirements capture Good engineering practice. Correct selection of components This led to a solid path for technology development of their first prototype. 04 Commercialisation Strategy Prior to Potential Spinout We played a key role in shaping the commercialisation strategy, providing the University of Birmingham (UoB) with valuable industry connections and potential partners. Additionally, CES developed a technical roadmap, conducted a risk-based analysis, and tested the market, ensuring a solid foundation for the next steps in the commercialisation journey. 05 Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Collaborative Engineering Services have been working on the product development and commercialisation of an urban air wind turbine for Airplus Renewables. Work to date has included CFD, design, and scaling to build a full-size prototype We have also worked on applications for grant funding and finding commercial test sites within Oxford. 06 CFD - Navier Flow Consultants Collaborative Engineering Services work closely with Navier Flow Consultants on a number of projects for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). From turbines to modelling heat transfer we carry out varying work packages.

We accelerate technology transfer by preparing innovations for investors, markets, and supply chains, driving spinouts towards sustainable growth. From Breakthrough to Business Success Great technology needs more than great engineering — it needs a clear path to market. At Hatch Oxford, we work with spinouts, research teams, and innovators to turn ideas into commercially viable products and services. We help you identify market opportunities, validate your business model, and connect with the right partners and investors. With a balance of technical insight and commercial know-how, we prepare your innovation for launch, growth, and long-term success. We bring the same collaborative, delivery-focused approach to commercialisation that we do to engineering — ensuring you have one trusted partner from concept to market. What We Do Market Pathway Planning We help universities and spinouts map the right route from lab to market. By defining where your innovation fits and who needs it most, we provide clarity on adoption pathways and customer targets. Our structured approach reduces risk, accelerates engagement, and turns great research into viable opportunities. Commercial Readiness Moving from proof-of-concept to market demands more than technology. We support spinouts and TTOs in building strong strategies, scalable supply chains, and credible partnerships. With a focus on execution and impact, we ensure your innovation is commercially ready, attractive to partners, and positioned for long-term success beyond academia. Investor Support Securing investment is a critical step for spinouts. We help position your technology and business model to attract funders, highlighting commercial traction and growth potential. Our tailored support strengthens your case, connects you with relevant investors, and increases your chances of winning both funding and strategic alliances.

Empowering your growth with expert business development services. We provide tailored strategies to expand market reach, drive revenue, and foster long-term success. At Hatch Oxford, engineering is where ideas take shape. We work with spinouts, research teams, and innovators to design, develop, and deliver solutions that perform in the real world. Our role is to bridge concept and commercialisation — combining creativity, precision, and practical delivery so your technology is ready to scale. Turning Research into Market-Ready Companies What We Do Idea & IP Validation Assess the market potential and protect your intellectual property. Team & Structure Build the right mix of technical, commercial, and leadership skills. Market & Investor Ready Define your value proposition, business model, and funding strategy. We work side-by-side with founders and research teams to create a solid foundation for growth, reduce early-stage risks, and connect you with the partners and resources you need. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your spinout journey or preparing for investor engagement, Hatch Oxford is your trusted partner from concept to commercial success.