Companies formed
Since 1997, Oxford University Innovation has been responsible for creating spinout companies based on academic research generated within and owned by the University of Oxford, and has spun out a new company every two months on average.
Over £2.1bn in external investment has been raised by Oxford University Innovation spinouts since 2010, and eleven 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
OxLoc
GPS tracking and monitoring technology.
Incorporated in March 2001
Origin: Oxford University, Materials
2000
Oxford Biosensors
Water quality monitoring devices based on electrochemical (bio)sensors.
Incorporated in August 2000
Origin: Oxford University, Chemistry
Mirada Solutions
Medical software
Incorporated in June 2000
Origin: Oxford University
OBS Medical
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.
Incorporated in January 2000
Origin: Oxford University, Engineering
1999
Oxonica
Advanced materials business which licences patents related to nanomaterials.
Incorporated in August 1999
Origin: Oxford University, Engineering
Oxxon Therapeutics Ltd
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
Avidex Ltd
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, Computing
Sense Proteomics Ltd
Pharmaceutical services. In 2009 Sense Proteomics Ltd was acquired by Oxford Gene Technology (OGT).
Incorporated in November 1998
Origin: Oxford University
Opsys Ltd
Light-emitting materials. In 2002 Opsys Ltd was acquired by Cambridge Display.
Incorporated in May 1998
Origin: Oxford University, Engineering
1997
Oxford Gene Technology
DNA technology
Incorporated in July 1997
Origin: Oxford University, Biochemistry
Oxagen Ltd
Gene/Drug Development
Incorporated in April 1997
Origin: Oxford University
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