About Oxford University Innovation

Oxford University’s Strategic Plan articulates the University’s vision, “We will work as one Oxford bringing together our staff, students and alumni, our colleges, faculties, departments and divisions to provide world-class research and education. We will do this in ways which benefit society on a local, regional, national and global scale…”

Oxford University Innovation contributes to the University’s societal benefit by working with staff and students to apply their knowledge and research through our vision:

A better future through innovation from the University of Oxford

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Equality, Diversity, & Inclusivity

Oxford University Innovation nurtures a culture that celebrates and embraces diversity, ensuring equality and respect for all. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our shared values of integrity, empowerment, and collaboration, allow us to commit to a culture where everyone can thrive, contributing their unique perspectives to our shared success.

Key stats about Oxford University Innovation (financial year 2024/25)

• £33m total income (£31.1m in 2023/24)

• £18.5m financial returns to the University and its researchers* (£15.9m in 2023/24)

• 19 new companies formed with OUI support (15 in 2023/24)

• 1,173 licensing deals (1,239 in 2023/24)

• 93 new patents filed on Oxford inventions managed by us (93 in 2023/24)

Environmental Sustainability

• Oxford University Innovation has joined many other departments within Oxford University in the Green Impact scheme, which is operated by the National Union of Students and the Oxford University Environmental Sustainability team
• Since joining the scheme OUI has received the following awards:
  • 2016: Bronze
  • 2017: Gold
  • 2018: Gold
  • 2019: Gold+, Project of the Year (Roots to Success) & Staff Member of the Year (Phil Priest)
  • 2020: Gold+
  • 2021: Gold+
• Some of our progress includes:
  • 72% recycling rate
  • LED lighting throughout the building – saving around £10,000 per year
  • Waterless urinals – saving over 300 litres of water a day
  • Planting a tree for every successful Spinout, Startup & Social Enterprise launched

OUI’s carbon offsetting projects have been formally recognised :

Green and Clean Technology from Oxford

Many of the projects & patents managed by OUI have had important impact on the improvement of environmental sustainability worldwide, such as:

► Development of a new method of producing H₂O instantly from fossil fuels with minimal oxygenated by-products.

► Development of an improved solar concentrator energy system

► Other environmentally focused technologies available for licencing can be found here

Spinouts supported by OUI continue to contribute towards the environmental sustainability, such as:

► Energy management and monitoring – with Pilio

► Improved hot water tank performance – Mixergy