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From Potential to Prototype: Oxfordshire as a Real-World Testbed for Innovation
Advanced Oxford has been actively involved in two key events recently, both of which aligned on one key issue: Oxfordshire isn’t just full of good ideas - it’s putting them into practice. Reflecting on the Blenheim Business Summit organised by B4 in May and the House...
Oxford Female Investment Network Conference 2025 champions female investment and innovation
The Oxford Female Investment Network (OFIN) Conference returned to Oxford on Wednesday 2 July 2025 to inspire, support and celebrate female-led investment and entrepreneurship across Oxfordshire- setting a powerful example for other regions. Building on the success of...
New Episode from the Oxford+ Podcast: The Oxford Trust on Innovation and Education
In the latest Oxford+ podcast, host Susannah de Jager talks to Steve Burgess and Nicki Campling from The Oxford Trust about how the organisation supports both deep tech startups and STEM education in Oxford. As an endowed charity, the Trust reinvests income from its...
The BioEscalator publishes its Portfolio 2025 – a guide for potential partners & investors
The BioEscalator, the University of Oxford’s biomedical incubator, is home to a stellar collection of companies using cutting-edge science to tackle profound medical challenges. The new Portfolio 2025 brings them together to showcase their innovative approaches and...
Sauber Motorsport opens Technology Centre at Bicester Motion
Sauber Motorsport has opened its new Technology Centre at Bicester Motion. The primary purpose of the facility at the 444-acre future mobility estate is to enhance and expand the team’s technical capabilities, to ensure the team is well-positioned to attract top...
Immunocore Wins Prix Galien UK Award for KIMMTRAK
Immunocore has been awarded a Prix Galien UK award for KIMMTRAK, its treatment for metastatic uveal melanoma- a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer. The Prix Galien UK is one of the highest accolades in the life sciences sector, recognising outstanding innovation...
Business and Trade Committee Launches Two Important Inquiries
The UK’s Business and Trade Committee has recently announced the launch of two significant inquiries- both of which present crucial opportunities for stakeholders across business, research, and innovation sectors to have their voices heard at a national level. UK...
Innovate Local: South East – Regional Innovation Event at Royal Holloway
On 15 July 2025, Innovate UK will host Innovate Local: South East at Royal Holloway, University of London. This free, one-day event is designed to support businesses across the South East by providing access to innovation resources, funding opportunities, and regional...
Oxford North launches ESG annual report and Social Value Charter for shaping a sustainable future
Oxford North has published its 2024 ESG annual report. The report has reviewed the progress made against its ESG strategy, with an ambition to push beyond conventional practice to deliver a ‘net positive’ development and its Charter to ensure that the project, and its...
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National Planning Policy Framework: Proposed Reforms and What They Mean for Oxfordshire
Advanced Oxford's response to the NPPF consultation, March 2026 The Government's revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) ... read more
The Oxford Trust’s 2025 Impact Review
The Oxford Trust has published its 2025 Impact Review, marking its 40th anniversary year with strong results across both its ... read more
Oxford-Cambridge supercluster growth now rivals global leaders
A major new report highlights how growth across the East West Rail Oxford-Cambridge supercluster is accelerating, with Stevenage and ... read more
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