University of Strathclyde
Discover Scotland’s next university spin-outs, before everyone else.
PreSpin connects qualified investors with pre-incorporation and early-stage spin-out opportunities emerging from Scottish universities: curated, verified, and ready for first conversations.
Why PreSpin
Earliest access
See pre-incorporation research projects and brand-new spin-outs before they reach the open market or a formal raise.
Verified & curated
Every listing is published by the originating university’s team, so you engage with real opportunities and the right people.
Warm introductions
Request an introduction in one click. The university routes it to the academic or founder. No cold outreach required.
A first look at deal flow
Filter by sector, technology theme, university and stage to find opportunities that fit your thesis, then request a direct introduction.
Apply for accessShowcase your pipeline
Publish pre-spin-out and incorporated opportunities to a vetted investor audience, control what each viewer sees, and manage introductions in one place.
Read the guideHow it works
Apply for access
Tell us about your investment activity. Approved investors unlock the full directory and gated opportunity detail.
Explore opportunities
Browse and search across Scottish universities, filtering to the sectors, stages and technologies you care about.
Request an introduction
Found a fit? Request an introduction and the university connects you with the team behind it.
Ready to see what’s emerging?
Join the investors getting first sight of Scotland’s university spin-outs.