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
Oxford station regeneration – Advanced Oxford’s statement of priorities
Advanced Oxford is a member of a group convened by Network Rail, Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council to refine the brief read more
Advanced Oxford: Housing Matters (2019)
Advanced Oxford has undertaken research into the factors affecting employees’ decisions to work in Oxfordshire... read more
Advanced Oxford: Quality of Life Survey (2019)
Advanced Oxford has undertaken research into the factors affecting employees’ decisions to work in Oxfordshire... read more
Other research & publications
Oxford heads PWC/Demos Good Cities for Good Growth (2020)
The Demos - PwC Good Cities for Good Growth has been published based on data from 2020. The index, which looks at a range of issues ... read more
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
New report urges policymakers to streamline planning to support the growth of the Golden Triangle’s knowledge economies
A life sciences super-cluster across the Golden Triangle between Oxford, Cambridge and London could help power Britain’s economic ... read more
‘A Life Sciences Ecosystem like no other’ – OXLEP sets out how Oxfordshire has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic
Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OXLEP) has produced an overview of how the region's innovation ecosystem has responded to the read more
Fuelling an Entrepreneur’s Fire
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) has been helping start and scale up businesses who struggle to gain access to funding for over ... read more
Oxford business space needs fast tracking to match ‘Global Talent Visa’ commitment, Bidwells’ latest research
Key findings: Prime office rents up almost a quarter in last 12 months Now at all-time high of £43.50 psf, just behind prime ... read more
The Oxford Cambridge Innovation Arc
Seen as one of the greatest opportunities for economic growth in Europe, the arc is home to 3.7 million people, generates over 1 ... read more
Gender & University Spinouts in the UK
This latest report from Oxford Brookes gives a unique overview of the UK spinout landscape from a gender perspective. The focus is on ... read more
Oxford Cluster Map
This online map plots the business, tech, science and entrepreneurial landmarks in Oxford... read more
Oxfordshire Local Industrial Strategy (2019)
Published by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), the Oxfordshire Local Industrial Strategy (LIS) sets out an ambitious economic plan for the region which builds on Oxfordshire’s strong foundations and world-leading assets. read more
Bidwells – Our view on Oxfordshire Industrial, summer (2019)
Bidwells has published its latest insight on the industrial property landscape and environment for summer 2019. read more
Good Growth for Cities (2018)
The Good Growth for Cities Index, in its tenth year, explores the drivers of long-term improvement in good growth across the UK. The ... read more
Science & Innovation Audit (2017)
This report looks at four tightly defined science and technology areas in which the county is the leading edge of research, application and innovation: autonomous vehicles, digital health, the use of data from space and technologies underlying quantum computing... read more
An economic analysis of the Cambridge-Oxford Corridor (2016)
This study by SQW and Cambridge Econometrics provides an economic analysis of the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford Corridor, using an ... read more
The Oxfordshire Innovation Engine Update (2016)
The updated Oxfordshire Innovation Report looks at the impressive growth of Oxfordshire’s economy and the high-tech cluster, a strengthening of the research infrastructure and some significant improvements in support services and facilities since the 2013 report... read more
The Oxfordshire Innovation Engine (2013)
Drawing on the contributions from local high-tec firms, local government, research establishments and the investment and professional services, the report provides an analysis of the factors that have led Oxfordshire to become one of the UK’s most significant centres for science-based research and enterprise... read more
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