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.

New tuberculosis vaccine – MVA85A.

Incorporated in July 2008

Incorporated in March 2009

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Computer Science

Oxford Flow’s industrial pressure regulators use innovative technology to provide new levels of performance for natural gas transmission, water distribution and process industries.

Incorporated in September 2015

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science

Proteomics.

Incorporated in September 1988

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry

Sensor technology based on optical microcavities used in scientific instruments and chemical sensors.

Incorporated in June 2018

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Materials

Contact: Adam Workman

Developing high performance scientific imaging detectors capable of studying structures and processes at the atomic level.

Incorporated in October 2011

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Materials

Oxford Immunotec is a global, commercial-stage diagnostics company committed to improving patient care by providing advanced, innovative tests in the field of immunology. In 2021, Oxford Immunotec was acquired by PerkinElmer.

Incorporated in October 2002

Origin: Oxford University, Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine

Oxford Medical Diagnostics develops and supplies breath analysis technologies for rapid, accurate, and low-cost monitoring of diseases and metabolic functions.

Incorporated in June 2004

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry

Chemical information management.

Incorporated in August 1989

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Chemistry

Development and application of bacterial biosensors for detection and quantification of environmental contamination, including organics and metals, on-site and in real-time.

Incorporated in August 2018

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science

Contact: Andy Robertson

Develops and manufacturers multispectral digital scanners based upon a patented flatbed scanner design.

Incorporated in September 2011

Origin: Oxford University, Faculty of Classics

Oxford Nanoimaging’s microscope, the Nanoimager, is a single-molecule fluorescence microscope.
It is about 30 times smaller and significantly less expensive than current super-resolution microscopes and will be manufactured in the UK.

Incorporated in May 2016

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Physics

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