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.
Crysalin
Oxford Biodynamics
Oxford BioDynamics offers a novel and revolutionary biomarker discovery platform technology in the diagnostics field of aberrant gene expression.
Incorporated in June 2007
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Pathology
Clinox
ClinOx offers clients knowledge and expertise in the development, placement, conduct and analysis of early phase oncology clinical trials, with particular emphasis on pharmacokinetic and mechanistic endpoints.
Origin: Oxford University, Nuffield Division of Clinical and Laboratory Sciences
Fuel 3D (Eykona)
Eykona develops state-of-the-art imaging solutions to capture dermal characteristics and shape from the human body.
Incorporated in February 2007
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
2006
Alcolizer Technology UK (OxTox)
Cytox
Cytox develops a technology platform for tests to identify individuals at risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Incorporated in October 2006
Origin: Oxford University, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences
Oxford Advanced Surfaces
Oxford Advanced Surfaces develops and commercialises advanced materials and technology solutions leveraging breakthrough surface modification technology.
Incorporated in September 2006
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
Aurox
Aurox was established to research, develop, manufacture and commercially exploit products in the field of confocal microscopy and automated pathology slide scanners.
Incorporated in July 2006
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
Particle Therapeutics
Deepmatter (Cronin Group – OAS)
Big data and analysis company focused on enabling reproducibility in chemistry.
Incorporated in June 2006
Origin: Oxford University
Oxford Medistress
Oxford Medistress is commercialising a novel in vitro blood test device which aims to provide the first objective, quantitative measurement of stress.
Incorporated in April 2006
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Zoology
TDeltaS
TdeltaS is committed to developing science-based proprietary products that sit at the interface of food and pharmaceuticals - nutraceuticals - and offer real improvement in human physical and mental performance.
Incorporated in March 2006
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
2005
Velocys
Velocys, previously Oxford Catalysts, produces speciality catalysts for the generation of clean fuels, from both conventional fossil fuels and renewable sources such as biomass.
Incorporated in December 2005
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
Celleron Therapeutics
Celleron is an oncology healthcare company that has developed biomarkers using epigenetic techniques that match drugs to responsive disease.
Incorporated in November 2005
Origin: Oxford University, Sir William Dunn School of Pharmacology
Oxbridge Pulsars
Oxbridge Pulsar Sources (OPS) is researching and developing novel radio transmitting antennas, based on new principles.
Incorporated in September 2005
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Physics
Salunda (Oxford RF Sensors)
Robust, networked sensors for oilfield machinery, drilling and metering.
Incorporated in June 2005
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Oxford Nanopore Technologies is developing and commercialising a new generation of nanopore-based electronic systems for analysis of single molecules, including DNA, RNA and proteins.
Incorporated in May 2005
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
2004
EKB Technology
EKB Technology commercialises a revolutionary Bioprocessing Technology developed for the use of biological systems such as plant and animal cells and microorganisms to modify, produce or purify chemical intermediates.
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Earth Sciences
Surface Therapeutics (acquired by Serentis)
Surface Therapeutics is a drug discovery and development company developing innovative new drugs to treat inflammatory epithelial diseases of the skin and lungs. Surface Therapeutics was acquired by Serentis Inc in September 2007.
Origin: Oxford University, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics
G-Nostics
G-Nostics has identified SNPs that have highly predictive associations with nicotine addiction and therefore tobacco consumption. These SNPs provide a method to help individuals decide which specific smoking cessation methods are most effective for them, offering personalised treatment to the 'smoker' which significantly increases their chances of quitting.
Origin: Oxford University, Sir William Dunn School of Pharmacology