Oxford University Innovation

About The Fund

Oxford University Innovation (OUI) is a startup studio and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Oxford, headquartered in Buxton Court, 3 West Way Botley, Oxford, OX2 0JB, United Kingdom. Their main focus is managing the University's technology transfer and consulting activities. OUI facilitates connections between the academic excellence of Oxford and the commercial market, ensuring innovative ideas can develop into practical applications. Their investment activities include providing seed, startup, and early-stage equity financing with an exclusive focus on ventures related to Information Technology (IT) and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), BioTech, Hardware and Manufacturing, Material Science, Medical Devices and Hospital Services, and Life Science sectors. OUI supports these ventures with expert guidance, capital, and research resources to maximize their potential. With an investment range fixed at £3,850,000 for both minimum and maximum, OUI adheres to a strategy which emphasizes the fostering of innovation originated within the University of Oxford that can contribute to society at large. Moreover, they offer a broad spectrum of technology transfer and consulting services, with Oxford University Consulting acting as an interface to streamline access to academic expertise for diverse clients. On their website, OUI highlights various aspects of their operations including technology licensing opportunities, access to academic consultancy, investment opportunities in Oxford spin-outs, and support in commercializing research, patenting, and starting a company. They also stress their commitment to social ventures and environmental sustainability and indicate a global reach with a presence in China. The website offers an extensive view of OUI's engagement with innovation across the University of Oxford as well as its efforts to impact the commercial and social sectors through strategic investments, partnerships, and specialist services.