🚀 Oxford University Innovation Launches its 2024 Impact Report! 🌍 Check out Shaping the Future: Oxford’s Innovation Impact, our second impact report that showcases how we’re developing cutting-edge research into powerful, tangible impacts for society, the economy, and the environment. From AI-driven health solutions to sustainable energy breakthroughs, Oxford’s innovation ecosystem is transforming communities around the world. 📊 Explore this year’s highlights: 💡 Pioneering new spinouts like Brainomix, using AI to revolutionise stroke care 🏠 Supporting social ventures such as Greater Change, empowering people to overcome homelessness 🌱 Inspiring spinouts like Mixergy Ltd., which has a mission to cut CO₂ emissions and reduce energy costs Help us celebrate University of Oxford and Oxford University Innovation's role in shaping a brighter, more sustainable future. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ehHJk9Ug Oxford University Innovation University of Oxford Brainomix Greater Change Mixergy Ltd Onfido Oxford Semantic Technologies Saïd Business School, University of Oxford EnSpire Oxford OMRON Group Oxehealth MeVitae Stuart Gillespie Inkpath Limited The A-Day OxProx Covatic #ImpactReport2024 #StartedinOxford #ShapingTheFuture #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalImpact #Innovation
Oxford University Innovation
Investment Management
Building a world-leading innovation ecosystem with Oxford University at its heart.
About us
Oxford University Innovation Limited is wholly owned by the University of Oxford. The company mission is to be the leading international technology transfer organisation, to transfer technology and expertise from the University of Oxford, to deliver value to all our clients, and to maximise social and economic benefits in a commercial manner. Oxford University Innovation helps staff and students to apply their expertise and research for wider social and economic benefit. Our role is to help University staff and students bring the benefits of their research and expertise to create impact in wider society. We support Oxford’s researchers, staff and students, offering commercial skills and a range of specialist resources in order to maximise research impact.
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- 51-200 employees
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- 1987
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- Technology Transfer, University Consulting, Commercialisation, Consultancy, Angel investment, Innovation, Technology licensing, Spinout company formation, Research commercialisation, and Startups
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🌟 We’re excited to welcome Umia Beauty as the newest member of the Oxford Innovation Society (OIS)! 🚀 Umia is revolutionising the beauty tech space with its AI-powered, automated manicure system - bringing next-level precision, personalisation, and efficiency to nail art. From consumers to salon owners and nail artists, Umia is changing the self-care experience globally. 💅✨ With a bold mission to drive the beauty industry toward smarter, greener, and more sustainable practices, Umia is where cutting-edge technology meets creative expression. As part of the OIS community, Umia joins a dynamic network of innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders spanning diverse sectors. Membership opens the door to strategic partnerships, expert insights, and collaborative opportunities that can help accelerate their journey. Through Oxford University Innovation’s Consulting Services, Umia will also benefit from access to leading expertise, cutting-edge labs, and facilities for testing and prototyping. We’re looking forward to seeing how Umia will make its mark - not just in beauty tech, but as a force for innovation in Oxfordshire and beyond. 🌍 #innovation #technology #ai #beautytech
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Oxford University Innovation to attend #BioTrinity2025 We’re looking forward to joining BioTrinity 2025, taking place 1–2 April at Convene, London. OUI will be involved in several key sessions: 🔹 CEO Spotlight Panel – Adam Workman, Head of Investments and New Ventures, will chair a discussion with leading biotech CEOs. 🔹 Incubator Spotlight Session – Showcasing some of Oxford’s most exciting #startups. 🔹 Licensing & New Technologies – Discover the latest innovations emerging from Oxford and explore licensing opportunities. 🔹 Partnering & Exhibition – Meet our team in the exhibition space and book partnering meetings to explore investment, collaboration, and technology opportunities. If you’re attending, let’s talk about how Oxford is shaping the future of life sciences. We’d love to connect! #biotrinity2025 #lifesciences #innovation #investment #licensing #technologytransfer #oxford
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🚀 Oxford tops UK spinout rankings once again Oxford University Innovation has been instrumental in maintaining Oxford’s position as the UK’s leading source of academic spinouts, according to the 2025 Spotlight on Spinouts report, published today by the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Hub and Beauhurst. 📊 The data shows Oxford continues to lead the national spinout landscape, with just 10 universities responsible for over half of all UK spinouts — and Oxford at the very top. 💡 The report highlights: • A significant drop in average university equity stakes to 16% (down from 22% in 2023), aligning with Government recommendations to better support founders • A £2.6bn investment total into UK spinouts in 2024 – a 38% year-on-year increase • Oxford’s continued leadership in life sciences, with 53 pharmaceutical spinouts to date • Meaningful progress on gender diversity, with 24% of Oxford spinouts now having a female founder 📣 Mairi Gibbs, CEO of Oxford University Innovation, said: “Oxford continues to lead the UK’s spinout ecosystem, and we’re proud of our many successful companies which are delivering real impact from Oxford’s research and expertise along with economic growth for the UK. "At Oxford University Innovation, we are committed to supporting world-class innovation and working with partners to ensure spinouts have the infrastructure, funding, and strategic guidance they need to thrive.” University of Oxford ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejcGXX2j #spinouts #innovation #techtransfer #deeptech #entrepreneurship #lifesciences #startedinoxford
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Congratulations to Seloxium, an Oxford University Innovation spinout, on securing a £6 million seed round to accelerate the commercial rollout of its revolutionary Selectal™ technology - which enables the sustainable extraction of critical and valuable metals like platinum-group metals, rare earth elements, and gold from industrial and mining waste. This investment round, co-led by Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) and MKS PAMP, with support from the University of Oxford and angel investors, will help scale Seloxium’s operations across its Oxford R&D hub and commercial site in Teesside. 🔬Seloxium is tackling one of the world’s most pressing industrial challenges: how to recover valuable metals from waste with minimal environmental impact. With £3.4 trillion of valuable metals locked in global mine tailings and over $10 billion lost annually from e-waste alone, Seloxium’s potential impact is immense. #spinoutsuccess #deeptech #sustainability #circulareconomy #universityofoxford #startedinoxford #cleantech #seedfunding
Seloxium Raises £6 Million Seed-Round to Accelerate the Commercialisation of Metal Purification Technology Investment co-led by Oxford Science Enterprises and MKS PAMP, a global leader in the precious metals industry, will drive the deployment of Seloxium’s novel approach in extracting critical metals from industrial waste.
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We are thrilled to see Brainomix, an Oxford University Innovation spinout, secure a £14m ($18m) Series C funding round to further advance its AI imaging technology in healthcare. This investment will accelerate Brainomix’s expansion into the US market, enhancing its AI-powered stroke imaging solutions that are already transforming emergency stroke treatments. It will also support the wider adoption of its innovative lung fibrosis imaging technology, bringing better diagnostic and treatment pathways to more patients. 👏 A huge congratulations to Michalis Papadakis and the entire Brainomix team on this milestone! We’re proud to have supported your journey from research to real-world impact, and we look forward to seeing how your AI-driven solutions continue to shape the future of medicine. #oxfordspinout #ai #healthcareinnovation #strokecare #lungfibrosis #investment #techforgood #transformingtreatment
📣 Brainomix Completes £14M ($18M) Series C Round to Advance Its Transformative AI Imaging Technology in Healthcare 📣 The University of Oxford spinout accelerates expansion in the US of its innovative stroke AI imaging solution, with its demonstrated impact on lifesaving thrombectomy and thrombolytic treatments. Funding will also support clinical uptake of its breakthrough solution in lung fibrosis. Michalis Papadakis, CEO and Co-Founder at Brainomix: “We would like to thank all the investors that participated, including Parkwalk Advisors and Boehringer Ingelheim for their continued support, and welcome Hostplus, all of whom recognize the transformative impact that our technology can have on treatment for stroke and lung fibrosis patients. We will continue to harness our position and experience as a European market leader to achieve broad success in the US, helping improve patient care and access to life-changing therapies.” Lord Patrick Vallance, UK Minister of State for Science, Research & Innovation, said: “The AI tools developed by Brainomix are already helping patients get fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment for a range of serious conditions. Securing this funding will help them to grow, create more jobs, and support more patients. This is not only an example of an excellent university spinout, but also evidence of how the deep pool of tech and life sciences expertise found in Oxford, and across the country, is drawing investment into the UK, driving growth, and supporting our Plan for Change.” John Pearson, Chief Investment Officer at Parkwalk Advisors, said: “The potential for AI-powered platforms in healthcare to revolutionise diagnosis and treatment decisions is clear. Brainomix has successfully demonstrated its platform imaging software is able to deliver both significant societal impact and strong growth for investors. Parkwalk is excited to continue supporting a company that is creating comprehensive solutions to critical needs and implementing them at scale.” Oliver Reuss, Investment Manager of the Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund and Director of the Brainomix Board, said: "Brainomix has demonstrated an unparalleled track record of successfully delivering AI solutions into stroke clinical practice, and they are now doing it again in lung fibrosis. As a strategic investor with a shared vision to enhance care for lung disease, we believe Brainomix has the potential to improve the identification and access to treatment for people with lung fibrosis." 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFd_XfDT LifeSci Advisors, LLC Oxford University Innovation #SeriesC #investment #funding #AI #stroke #lungfibrosis #UK #TransformingTreatment
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✨ Final Day at DIA Europe 2025! ✨ It’s been an inspiring few days in Basel, where Liisa Chisty, PhD and Molly Turner have been representing Oxford University Innovation and the Clinical Outcomes at Oxford University Innovation team. From insightful discussions on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration in healthcare, to the fantastic keynote from Perspectum Ltd, it’s been a brilliant showcase of Oxford’s impact in shaping the future of healthcare. 🚀 Perspectum, an OUI spinout, took centre stage in the opening keynote, highlighting how research and innovation from the University of Oxford are making a real difference in clinical outcomes. A true success story of translating university research into global impact 👍 If you're interested in how our Clinical Outcome Assessments can support your research and enhance patient outcomes, please connect with them today at DIA Europe 2025! #diaeurope2025 | #sustainabilityinhealthcare | #innovation | #healtheconomics | #collaboration | #oxforduniversityinnovation | #clinicaloutcomes
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🌟 Transforming liver disease diagnosis with innovation from Oxford 🌟 We’re thrilled to spotlight Perspectum Ltd, a University of Oxford spinout supported by Oxford University Innovation, whose latest study on LiverMultiScan is setting new standards in liver disease management. Published in Nature Communications Medicine, the research shows how this advanced MRI technology can reduce the need for invasive biopsies, improve diagnosis rates, and lower healthcare costs for patients with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). With MASLD affecting a growing number of people globally, LiverMultiScan offers a faster, safer, and more cost-effective solution, promising to reshape how clinicians approach liver health. Congratulations to Elizabeth Shumbayawonda Marika French Cayden Beyer @Paula Lorgelly & Rajarshi Banerjee from the Perspectum team for leading the way with this game-changing innovation! #perspectum #liverdisease #medtech #innovation #masld
New Multinational Study Shows MRI is Cost-Effective in the Diagnosis and Management of Steatotic Liver Disease A new, multinational study in Nature Portfolio shows that LiverMultiScan can reduce liver biopsies, lead to fewer specialist consultations, and improve the rate of diagnosis for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Key Findings from the Study: ✅ 50% fewer biopsies - a safer, pain-free diagnostic pathway ✅ 10% improvement in diagnosis rates compared to standard care ✅ Fewer hospital & specialist visits - reducing patient burden & healthcare costs ✅ Proven cost-effectiveness: €4,929 ($5,369) per QALY gained With MASLD affecting 30% of people across North America and Europe, these findings reshape how we diagnose and manage liver disease - right as the first treatments become widely available. A huge thank-you to Elizabeth Shumbayawonda, Marika French, Cayden Beyer, Paula Lorgelly, Dimitar Tonev, Rajarshi Banerjee, Michael H. Miller, Christopher D. Byrne, Janisha Patel, Saima Ajaz, Kosh Agarwal, Johanna Fischer Backhus, Minneke Coenraad, Jelte J. Schaapman, Andrew Fraser, Luis Miguel Núñez, Stephen Black, Matthias M. Dollinger, Daniel Cuthbertson, Daniel Forton & Hildo J. Lamb, MD, PhD 📰Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/e97BksPg 📃Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/e4b6F5q6 #Perspectum #LiverMultiScan #NewWayToSeeHealth #MASLD #Diagnostics #TechForGood #LiverHealth
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🚀 Join Oxford University Innovation – Licence & Alliance Manager Opportunity 🔬💡 Oxford University Innovation (OUI) is at the forefront of transforming world-class research into real-world impact. From accelerating the Oxford/AZ Covid-19 vaccine 💉to launching spinouts like Oxford Nanopore Technologies 🧬, we’re shaping the future of innovation. We’re looking for a Licence & Alliance Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of licences, key partnerships, and intellectual property across Life and Physical Sciences - helping turn university research into commercial success. 🔹 Do you have a science background and a passion for innovation? 🔹 Are you skilled in stakeholder management, IP strategy, and deal-making? 🔹 Do you thrive in collaborative, impact-driven environments? If this sounds like you, apply now and be part of Oxford’s world-leading enterprise team! Deadline: 19th March 2025. 📌 Find out more & apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-ESNsxp #hiring #innovation #techtransfer #sciencetoimpact
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Exciting news from Caristo Diagnostics! Their heart disease detection technology has received FDA approval ⬇️
Caristo officially enters the U.S. market! FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for Caristo’s CaRi-Plaque technology. 🚀 Our AI-assisted CaRi-Plaque™ technology builds on our core CaRi-Heart® technology to deliver precision in coronary plaque detection and stenosis quantification, helping cardiologists and radiologists analyze type, volume, and severity of plaque. 🔍 Read our press release to learn more about CaRi-Plaque technology. https://lnkd.in/dB9k73ys #Plaqueanalysis #AI #medicalimaging #Cardiacimaging #cardiovasculardisease #prevention #plaque #inflammation #cardiology
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