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.
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
Opsys Ltd (acquired by Cambridge Display)
Light-emitting materials. In 2002 Opsys Ltd was acquired by Cambridge Display.
Incorporated in May 1998
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
Synaptica Ltd
Neurodegenerative diseases.
Incorporated in March 1998
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Pathology
Synergy Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals.
Incorporated in January 1998
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
1997
Oxford Gene Technology
DNA technology
Incorporated in July 1997
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Biochemistry
Oxagen Ltd
Gene/Drug Development
Incorporated in April 1997
Origin: Oxford University
1996
Oxford Biomedica
Gene-based Therapeutics.
Incorporated in August 1996
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Biochemistry
1994
PowderJect Pharmaceuticals plc
Drug/Vaccine Delivery.
Incorporated in October 1994
Origin: Oxford University
1992
Oxford Asymmetry Int. plc
Drug Development. Oxford Asymmetry merges with Evotec BioSystems April 2009.
Incorporated in April 1992
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
1989
Oxford Molecular
Chemical information management.
Incorporated in August 1989
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
1988
Oxford GlycoSciences Ltd
Proteomics.
Incorporated in September 1988
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
1977
Oxford Lasers Ltd
Laser Devices.
Incorporated in October 1977
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
1973
Research Machines plc
Educational IT.
Incorporated in November 1973
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Physics
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