Meet the team

We are organised around the services we offer so you’re always talking to the people who understand what you’re trying to achieve.

The people driving impact

Oxford University Innovation (OUI) brings together people with deep experience across research, business, investment and public impact. Most of our teams work closely with University of Oxford researchers and staff – helping ideas travel from early thinking to innovation-led impact – while others make sure OUI runs smoothly and sustainably. 

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Transforming knowledge and research

These teams work directly with researchers, students and alumni – helping protect ideas, explore opportunities, and choose the right route to impact.

Consulting Services

Helps University members and departments share their knowledge, services and facilities beyond the University through consultancy agreements. The team also works with external organisations to identify and engage the right Oxford specialist for their needs.

Licensing & Ventures

Supports researchers who want to transform University-owned intellectual property (IP) into innovation-led impact. The team helps to protect IP, explore licensing options (including Clinical Outcomes Assessments), form spinouts, and connect with cross-sector organisations and investors. Our Licensing Alliance team manage licensing post deal. 

Investment & New Ventures

Manages the University’s existing equity stakes in spinouts and the investment funds of the University. They also cover all things ‘post deal’ for spinouts, working with investors interested in early-stage companies emerging from Oxford.

Incubator

Supports all University members who are building entrepreneur-led companies that sit outside the formal spinout route – offering structure, advice and access to investors as ideas grow.

Behind the scenes

Our operational teams, including Communications & Marketing, Finance, People & Culture and Operations, provide the expertise and infrastructure that allow OUI’s work to happen – and to scale. 

Our People & Culture team works to create a positive and supportive workplace culture that enables employees to play their part in achieving our Vision, while our Communications & Marketing team is responsible for enhancing OUI’s profile and engagement across academia and industry. 

Our Finance team oversees financial structure and stability, while the Operations team manages systems, processes and governance, with both driving business performance, compliance and continuous improvement. 

Leadership

Our Strategy Team is responsible for delivering OUI’s Vision, Values and Strategy, while the Board of Directors – appointed by the University of Oxford – guides the company’s Strategy, overseeing risk and governance, and supporting the executive team in delivering our Vision.  

Meet our leadership team
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Contact us

 

Tell us more about what you want to do, and we’ll connect you with the right expertise within OUI. 

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