Latest research
Advanced Oxford is evidence-led. Our reports and research provide insight, analysis and a united voice for our members on the key issues affecting the development of the innovation ecosystem in the Oxford region. We generate and commission our own research and use this to support and inform key stakeholders involved in the development of the business environment, infrastructure and policy. You will find Advanced Oxford reports and other relevant publications and resources below.
Covid 19
Covid 19 is already having an unprecedented effect on society, our economy and our way of life. Government at both regional and national level needs to understand the impact that the epidemic is having on the business community. Advanced Oxford has been collecting data from companies that can be used by policy makers during the epidemic, and that can help to inform decision making as we move forward. The results from the first set of responses have been analysed and you can read the results and the conclusions in the “Our Reports” section below. Our latest research questioned investors about their intentions in light of Covid-19 and specifically looks at the likely impact on early-stage (pre-series A) companies. Our analysis and findings can be accessed in the section below.
We are still collecting data, so please contribute by completing this short questionnaire. We are asking companies to submit data at different time points, so that we can collect longitudinal data on the impact on innovation based businesses. At this difficult and challenging time, we thank you for your contributions. Stay safe and well.
Open research projects
Advanced Oxford is undertaking a range of research projects, which have not yet been completed or published. As our work is research-based, drawing on evidence and insight from innovation-based businesses and organisations, if you would like to participate in one of our research projects, or if you would like to find out more about these areas of work, please contact us.
Skills and talent
Advanced Oxford is planning an examination of skills and talent requirements. This will examine what skills gaps currently exist, what read more
Financing the ecosystem
Advanced Oxford is working with Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) to explore how the financing ecosystem in Oxfordshire ... read more
Our reports
Powering Up for the Green Recovery
Our project on the Oxfordshire's green recovery and green economy was published on 25th November, 2020. Please go to our Green ... read more
Post-pandemic Economic Recovery
The Covid-19 pandemic and the associated actions implemented to reduce the spread of the virus will create significant changes within ... read more
Will Covid-19 affect early-stage investment into the knowledge economy?
New research from Advanced Oxford, in conjunction Oxford Investment Opportunity Network, provides valuable insight from a group of ... read more
The impact of Covid-19 on a group of innovation-based companies – a report of our survey findings
Advanced Oxford has been collecting insights from Oxfordshire-based innovation/R&D companies since the start of the lock-down ... read more
Other research & publications
Women and spin-outs – new research from Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University, a member of Advanced Oxford, has published their latest project report on The Spinout Journey: Barriers and ... read more
The Oxfordshire Innovation Ecosystem
Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) working with Beauhurst, the platform that tracks the UK's fastest growing companies, ... read more
Office and lab demand resilient in the face of Covid-19
New research from Bidwells looks at take up of offices and labs during Covid-19. Oxford and Cambridge have remained resilient. The research highlights the benefits of clustering and critical mass. read more
Business insight into effects of Covid-19 on innovative businesses
Advanced Oxford member, Oxford Innovation, has recently undertaken an analysis of innovative SMEs based in the south east of England, ... read more
Latest news
Oxford PV – increasing the efficiency of solar cells
Oxford PV is a perfect example of how Oxford and Oxfordshire are at the epicentre of the green recovery, yet its start-ups still need more government support to turn cutting-edge innovation into viable products. Its innovative solar cell design extends the...