Companies formed
Since 1987, Oxford University Innovation has been responsible for creating spinout companies based on academic research generated within and owned by the University of Oxford, and in recent years has spun out 15-20 new companies every year.
Over £2.5bn in external investment has been raised by Oxford University Innovation spinouts since 2010, and ten of our current portfolio are currently listed in London and New York.
The creation of new spinout companies, most of which are listed below, also channels millions of pounds back into University research, benefits local economic development and has created many new jobs in the region.
Intelligent Ultrasound (Medaphor)
Intelligent Ultrasound develops and sells products and services that make medical ultrasound imaging a more effective diagnostic tool and help hospitals provide a better quality, more consistent ultrasound imaging service for their patients.
Incorporated in July 2012
Origin: Oxford University, Institute of Biomedical Engineering
2011
Oxford Cancer Biomarkers
Pioneering biomarker technologies for cancer therapies.
Incorporated in December 2011
Origin: Oxford University, Radcliffe Department of Oncology
Oxford Imaging Detectors
Developing high performance scientific imaging detectors capable of studying structures and processes at the atomic level.
Incorporated in October 2011
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Materials
Oxford Multi Spectral
Develops and manufacturers multispectral digital scanners based upon a patented flatbed scanner design.
Incorporated in September 2011
Origin: Oxford University, Faculty of Classics
Oxtex
Tissue expander solutions for the primary use in reconstructive and dental surgery.
Incorporated in July 2011
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Materials
First Light Fusion (Oxyntix)
Energy from Fusion.
Incorporated in July 2011
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
Cella Energy
Advanced materials and technologies in safe, lightweight, high performance hydrogen storage technology.
Incorporated in January 2011
Origin: Oxford University, Science and Technology Facilities Council
2010
Oxford PV
Oxford PV are developing new photovoltaic cells that will provide a sustainable solar energy source.
Incorporated in November 2010
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Physics
IXO Therapeutics
A biotechnology company formed to research and develop novel medicines from natural sources for the treatment of immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases.
Incorporated in November 2010
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Biochemistry
Tidal – Kepler Energy
Kepler Energy Limited develops a second-generation tidal turbine, which has the potential to harness tidal energy more efficiently and cheaply, using a device which is simpler, more robust and more scalable than current designs.
Incorporated in October 2010
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
Oxems
Oxford Electromagnetic Solutions - smart asset management through underground network visibility.
Incorporated in June 2010
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
Oxepi
Oxidative Enzymes for the Pulp and Paper Industry.
Incorporated in February 2010
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
2009
Yasa Motors
YASA Motors manufactures a highly differentiated advanced axial flux motor and generator based on its proprietary Yokeless And Segmented Armature (YASA™) technology.
Incorporated in August 2009
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
CN Bio Innovations
Using leading edge human biomimetic platforms to test and develop therapeutics for serious human diseases.
Incorporated in July 2009
Origin: Oxford University, Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Oxford Financial Computing
Incorporated in March 2009
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Computer Science
2008
Organox
The OrganOx metra is the first and only fully automated normothermic liver perfusion device for improved organ preservation. The OrganOx pipeline products will extend the use of their core technology to the preservation of other organs.
Incorporated in November 2008
Origin: Oxford University, Institute of Biomedical Engineering/Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences
Loop (Nevatas)
Navetas is a UK based technology company delivering cloud-based energy monitoring and smart data analytics for the connected home.
Incorporated in November 2008
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
Oxford Emergent TB Consortium Ltd
New tuberculosis vaccine – MVA85A.
Incorporated in July 2008
Semmle
SemmleCode is a line of products aimed to help developer teams improve their software quality.
Incorporated in March 2008
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Computer Science
2007
Adaptimmune
Developing immunotherapies that can potentially transform cancer treatment.
Incorporated in December 2007
Origin: Oxford University
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