Oxford University Innovation

Oxford University Innovation (OUI) describes itself as the innovation partner of the University of Oxford, using commercial expertise to turn academic knowledge and research into real-world applications. Its story began in 1987, when it was created (then named Isis Innovation) to help the University of Oxford's ideas go further. Today it supports the journey from ideas to impact across the full breadth of the University: identifying and protecting intellectual property, exploring licensing opportunities, supporting company creation and growth, and connecting organisations with Oxford expertise.

Oxford University Innovation's story began in 1987, when it was created (then named Isis Innovation) to help the University of Oxford's ideas go further. What started as a small team working with a handful of projects has grown into a global innovation partner, built on trust, expertise, and collaboration. In its early years it worked closely with researchers to support a handful of new companies. Today it supports the journey from ideas to impact across the full breadth of the University, identifying and protecting intellectual property, exploring licensing opportunities, supporting company creation and growth, and connecting organisations with Oxford expertise.

The innovation partner of the University of Oxford, using commercial expertise to turn academic knowledge and research into real-world applications.

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