OBS Medical (Oxford BioSignals)
Vigilance monitoring systems.
Incorporated in May 2000
Origin: Oxford University
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.
ODQA Renewable Energy Technologies
Development of geothermal technologies
Incorporated in February 2018
Origin: Oxford University, Said Business School
Contact: Catherine Spence
OMass
Specialise in applying state-of-the-art mass spectrometry platforms to characterising intact protein assemblies, often referred to as native mass spectrometry.
Incorporated in March 2016
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
OMIA Ltd
Image analysis.
Incorporated in December 1999
Origin: Oxford University, Gray Institute for Radiation Oncology & Biology
OpenClinical
OpenClinical’s transparent AI care apps present the right pathway for each case, and explain every decision
Incorporated in August 2020
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
Opsydia
Laser fabrication in diamond structures.
Incorporated in September 2017
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
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
Orbit Discovery
Peptide display company identifying potential peptide drugs for a range of chronic diseases
Incorporated in November 2015
Origin: Oxford University, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine
Orbit RRI
Promote a culture of responsible research and innovation in information and communications technology and other areas of technology, research and innovation through its support for, continuation and expansion of the Observatory for Responsible Research and Innovation project.
Incorporated in January 2021
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Computer Science
ORCA Computing
building a scalable, modular and flexible quantum computing platform.
Incorporated in December 2019
Origin: Oxford University
Orfonyx
Design oligonucleotide drugs that can activate expression of specific genes using a novel gene regulatory mechanism.
Incorporated in October 2022
Origin: Oxford University, Paediatrics
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
Osler Diagnostics (Oxford Impedance Diagnostics)
Researches, designs and will market diagnostic tests for the measurement of clinical bio markers that reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes.
Incorporated in June 2016
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
Oxagen Ltd
Gene/Drug Development
Incorporated in April 1997
Origin: Oxford University
Oxbotica
Oxbotica. Robotics, autonomous systems, driverless pods.
Incorporated in October 2014
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science
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
OxCarbon
To provide data curation and maintenance services to commercial entities involved in carbon offset markets.
Incorporated in October 2021
Origin: Oxford University, Geography
OxCCU
To optimise the catalyst performance and highlight the advantages of a catalyst to create green fuel for the aviation sector through carbon capture.
Incorporated in August 2021
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry
OxCept
OxCept is a team of security and communication experts creating military-grade authentication security products for business teams.
Incorporated in January 2014
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Computer Science
OxCo
OxCo produces videos in collaboration with researchers, teaches academics how to leverage video technologies, and convenes unique hybrid events.
Incorporated in August 2022
Origin: Oxford University, Department of Sociology
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