Oxford Innovation

Wilder Sensing is a nature technology business that uses artificial intelligence to quantify biodiversity changes.

Iota Sciences Ltd. is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing and delivering innovative tools and technologies that utilize fluid shaping technologies to enhance drug discovery processes. The company focuses on creating fluidic mu-wells specifically designed for cell biology applications, aiming to advance research and discovery in this field. Through its unique capabilities, Iota Sciences seeks to facilitate significant advancements in the understanding and manipulation of cellular systems.

Oxford Space Systems Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Harwell, United Kingdom, specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of deployable hardware structures for space environments. The company focuses on creating innovative deployable antennas, panels, hinge systems, and composite linear boom systems, utilizing advanced design techniques such as origami and proprietary materials. These technologies aim to produce structures that are lighter, less complex, and more cost-effective than traditional alternatives, catering to the global satellite industry. Oxford Space Systems has gained recognition for its rapid product development, notably with its AstroTube Boom, which achieved successful deployment in under 30 months. The company has engaged in various co-development projects supported by the UK government, collaborating with leading European satellite manufacturers and securing commercial contracts in Asia and the US. With a growing team of professionals possessing extensive experience in the space sector, Oxford Space Systems operates from a custom facility at the Harwell Space Cluster, equipped to handle defense and security contracts.

Hexigone aims to replace toxic chemicals used in the anti-corrosion market with our disruptive, novel, micro/nano reservoir technologies, creating 'smart' coatings. Our additives will enable the coatings to protect for longer in an intelligent manner, increasing the lifetime cycle of the end product, reducing the drain on primary resources.

Commonplace is a citizen engagement platform focused on enhancing community influence in local planning and development processes. By facilitating communication between developers, city managers, and residents, the platform allows users to express concerns, propose solutions, and participate in formal consultations regarding planning applications. Unlike traditional consultation methods, which can be cumbersome and infrequent, Commonplace fosters ongoing dialogue and collaboration, helping communities actively shape their neighborhoods. The platform also provides tools for co-designing solutions and analyzing the social impact of new developments. By simplifying local participation and offering real-time insights into community sentiments, Commonplace enables a deeper connection between local authorities and residents, ultimately benefiting both parties by promoting transparency and responsiveness in urban planning.

Albotherm offers a smart transitioning coating technology that regulates the temperature of surfaces and structures without the need for energy input. When temperatures rise above a determined trigger temperature, our technology reversibly transitions from clear to white, reflecting away unwanted light to prevent overheating.

Mind Foundry Limited, headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, was founded in 2015 and specializes in developing software that helps organizations extract valuable insights from their data. As a spin-off from Oxford University, Mind Foundry combines innovation with usability through its Responsible AI platform, which addresses significant real-world challenges across various sectors, including insurance, infrastructure, and defense. The company’s technologies apply machine learning and advanced algorithmic modeling to enhance decision-making and problem-solving capabilities for clients. Founded by noted AI and machine learning experts, Mind Foundry aims to foster collaboration between humans and AI, promoting responsible and transparent AI usage while tackling pressing issues such as insurance fraud detection and complex signal processing.

EcoSync is a developer of a cloud-based dynamic energy management platform aimed at combating climate change by minimizing the carbon footprint of commercial buildings. The platform utilizes data from room booking systems and hardware-free occupancy detectors to optimize heating and cooling, ensuring that energy is not wasted on unoccupied spaces. By pre-setting temperatures for rooms based on occupancy information, EcoSync helps clients reduce energy consumption by 30-50%. The platform also allows clients to monitor building performance, ultimately guiding them in lowering their energy bills and contributing to a more sustainable environment.

InferSens is building breakthrough Tiny ML water sensors enabling real-time and fully comprehensive monitoring of water infrastructures. Using the revolutionary potential of Artificial Intelligence, our exceptional team of Cleantech innovators has created an elegant, ultra-affordable and easy-to-use IoT sensing solution, with the strong potential to completely transform the efficiency and environmental impact of the global water monitoring and management sector.

Oxford Medical Products is developing a safe, effective and affordable breakthrough technology for weight loss that uses a self-expanding capsule which occupies space in the stomach, reducing hunger and leading to significant weight loss. Led by a team of scientists, medical professionals, and entrepreneurs who have come together to solve one of the world’s toughest and most urgent medical challenges.

Uzimatech develops lifesaving wearable technology that alerts people to the presence of danger.