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.
Oxford Ancestors
Genetic Genealogy
Incorporated in April 2001
Origin: Oxford University
Novarc
Automotive components.
Incorporated in April 2001
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Materials
OxLoc
GPS tracking and monitoring technology.
Incorporated in March 2001
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Materials
Oxford Bee Company Ltd
Pollination.
Incorporated in March 2001
Origin: Oxford University
2000
PharmaDM NV
Drug Design.
Incorporated in December 2000
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Computer Science
TolerRx Inc
Immunology.
Incorporated in December 2000
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Pathology
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
MindWeavers
Computer game language development software.
Incorporated in April 2000
Origin: Oxford University, Humanities
Third Phase Ltd
A software development company that produce clinical trial data. In 2005 Third Phase Ltd merged with the Cmed Group Ltd. Third Phase Limited Merges with Cmed Group October 2005.
Incorporated in January 2000
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
1999
OMIA Ltd
Image analysis.
Incorporated in December 1999
Origin: Oxford University, Gray Institute for Radiation Oncology & Biology
Oxonica
Advanced materials business which licences patents related to nanomaterials.
Incorporated in August 1999
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
AuC Sensing Ltd
Sensor development.
Incorporated in August 1999
Origin: Oxford University, Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics
Oxxon Therapeutics Ltd (acquired by Oxford BioMedica plc)
Biopharmaceutical company treating patients with chronic infectious diseases and cancer. In 2007 Oxxon Therapeutics was acquired by Oxford BioMedica plc.
Incorporated in June 1999
Origin: Oxford University
Dash Technologies Ltd (sub. of Embedded Solutions)
Parallel hardware/software design.
Incorporated in June 1999
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Computer Science
Avidex Ltd (acquired by Medigene AG)
Specialising in biotechnology. In 2006 Avidex was acquired by Medigene AG.
Incorporated in March 1999
Origin: Oxford University
1998
Celoxica Ltd
Software/hardware solutions
Incorporated in November 1998
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Computer Science
Sense Proteomics Ltd (acquired by Oxford Gene Technology)
Pharmaceutical services. In 2009 Sense Proteomics Ltd was acquired by Oxford Gene Technology (OGT).
Incorporated in November 1998
Origin: Oxford University
Prolysis Ltd
Antibiotics.
Incorporated in June 1998
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Pathology
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