Case studies

See how the powerful combination of Oxford University’s knowledge and research and OUI’s expertise translates ground-breaking ideas into real change – from global health breakthroughs to tools that improve everyday lives.

Building a better future, powered by Oxford ideas

Innovation is shaped by insight, determination and the right partnerships. These stories show just what’s possible when expertise and purpose come together.

Advancing Micro-Fusion Research with Alpha Ring International

Oxford University Innovation has facilitated a consultancy partnership between Professor Gianluca Gregori, a leading physicist at the University of Oxford…

Transforming climate concern into action through the workplace: empowering employees to champion climate initiatives

Climate change is likely one of the most significant global challenges facing us in the coming decade, with data showing…

Words to create impact

Global strategic communications consultancy Kekst CNC approached Dr Matt Hunt Gardner at the University of Oxford to work with them…

Gene sequencing: Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Nanopore sequencing for the direct electronic analysis of single molecules.

Driving a new generation: YASA Motors

Developing small, light electric motors for next-generation vehicles and other applications.

Oxford University and the Serum Institute: Delivering the world’s first high-efficacy malaria vaccine at scale

Malaria remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, disproportionately affecting children in sub-Saharan Africa. For decades, efforts to develop…

Oxford Cognitive Screen: Transforming stroke recovery through inclusive cognitive testing

Each year, millions of people around the world experience a stroke – a life-altering event that can affect memory, speech…

Oxa: Putting autonomous vehicles to work

Oxa is driven by a vision of ​U​niversal ​A​utonomy: the ability for any vehicle to be self-driving, anywhere​, at any…

OXB: Three decades of innovation in cell and gene therapies

Cell and gene therapies are transforming modern medicine, offering hope for previously untreatable conditions - from sight loss, neurological diseases…

Neurohaus: Reimagining spaces and services for neurodivergent minds

What if retail experiences felt overwhelming instead of enjoyable? For neurodivergent consumers, poorly designed spaces can exclude rather than welcome…

Macrocosm: Modelling the global economy for a sustainable future

From politicians to investors, decision-makers face an increasingly unpredictable and interlinked world. Economic forecasting has long struggled to keep pace…

Health GeoLab: Mapping a smarter future for public health

In many low and middle-income countries, public health decisions are made with incomplete or inconsistent geographic data – leaving critical…