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.
Glycoform
Zyentia
Oxford Biomaterials
Biomimetic spinning of fibres.
Incorporated in March 2002
Origin: Oxford University
Minervation
Web-based healthcare knowledge.
Incorporated in February 2002
Origin: Oxford University, Psychiatry
Pharminox
2001
Oxford Drug Design (Inhibox)
Screensavers for drug candidates.
Incorporated in December 2001
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
NaturalMotion
Interactive character animation.
Incorporated in November 2001
Origin: Oxford University
Oxford Archdigital
Oxford Ancestors
Genetic Genealogy
Incorporated in April 2001
Origin: Oxford University
Novarc
OxLoc
GPS tracking and monitoring technology.
Incorporated in March 2001
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Materials
Oxford Bee Company Ltd
2000
PharmaDM NV
TolerRx Inc
Oxford Biosensors
Water quality monitoring devices based on electrochemical (bio)sensors.
Incorporated in August 2000
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
Mirada Solutions
Medical software
Incorporated in June 2000
Origin: Oxford University
OBS Medical (Oxford BioSignals)
Vigilance monitoring systems.
Incorporated in May 2000
Origin: Oxford University