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Innovation Engine 2023 Case Studies
Case studies from Oxfordshire's Innovation Engine now available in stand-alone format - take a look at the first two, Perspectum and Oxford Investment Opportunity Network Perspectum span out of Oxford University in 2012, based on a pioneering discovery by Dr Rajarshi...
Hive Group buzzes into the Bee House
Sustainable engineering company Hive Group has expanded across the Golden Triangle by moving to Milton Park - a leading science, business and technology community in Oxfordshire. Hive Group - which has a strong presence across Cambridge and London -...
Science Wonder Garden Party – Begbroke Science Park, 1st July 2023
Oxford University Development is hosting the Science Wonder Garden Party This event will be taking place at Begbroke Science Park Farmhouse and Walled Garden from 11:00am-4:00pm. It is designed to be a fun, friendly day, showcasing the incredible scientific...
NHS and Government back AHSNs to lead innovation under new name
The Government and NHS England have confirmed their intention to relicense England’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) under the revised badge of ‘Health Innovation Networks’ (HINs). This change to Health Innovation Networks reflects the key role...
UK’s first electric autonomous bus route takes to public roads
Mi-Link trial offers emissions-free travel between Milton Park and Didcot Parkway Station The UK’s first ever fully electric, autonomous bus route will now connect Milton Park – a leading science and technology community in Oxfordshire – with Didcot Parkway train...
Milton Park opens its doors to local students
Volunteers at Milton Park, Oxfordshire, were joined by students from St Birinus Boys’ School last month as part of its ‘Explore Milton Park’ school engagement programme The all-day ‘trek’ event involved a skills workshop at Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ dedicated...
Oxfordshire’s Innovation Engine – the region’s pivotal role in UK’s ambition to be a scientific superpower
Business leaders and academics alike have welcomed an insightful new report and interactive dashboard published by Advanced Oxford in conjunction with Elsevier Oxfordshire’s Innovation Engine 2023 report assesses the growth of the region’s science and...
What did success for Oxfordshire’s innovation ecosystem look like in 2013?
Four measures of success were identified in the Oxfordshire Innovation Engine Report 2013 A positive contribution to the national economy of at least £1bn GVA at constant prices within 10 years. Stronger and more productive relationships between...
New branding for Oxbotica
The leader in autonomous vehicles rebrands as Oxa. Oxbotica announced today that they have rebranded to Oxa. The new brand reinforces their commitment to pushing the boundaries of self-driving technology, which aligns with their mission to unlock the...
Latest research
Innovation Hot Spots
New research, published today by The Centre for Cities, examines the geography of innovation clusters, taking an alternative approach ... read more
Changes to Venturefest Oxford and end of annual event
A new era for Venturefest Oxford as the regional innovation ecosystem matures, with the end of the annual event and closure of ... read more
The role of universities in driving overseas investment into UK Research & Development
Universities play an important role in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the UK, but this report from the Higher Education ... read more
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