Oxford Innovation
Oxford Innovation provides a range of services for the knowledge-based economy. The company is a "spin-off" from The Oxford Trust, an independent charitable foundation that works to encourage the study and application of science and technology. Approximately half of Oxford Innovation's income comes from the management of innovation centres. The remainder comes from consultancy and project management.
Oxford Innovation works to assist the commercial exploitation and development of innovative technology. The company has particular strengths in knowledge-based sectors such as the biological and medical sciences, materials, advanced engineering, software, IT, electronics, communications, specialist automotive and media. Oxford Innovation's client list includes universities, government bodies, the EU, regional development agencies, local authorities, Business Links, research institutes, property companies and professional organisations.
Oxford Innovation draws on the experience of a growing number of professional employees and a network of associate consultants. Through them, it offers expertise covering many scientific, technical and industrial areas. Consultants typically have a mixed academic and industrial background; with experience in technology transfer and an ability to understand the commercial significance of advances in science, technology and knowledge management.