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Impact Report 2023

Oxford's
Impact
Odyssey

Embracing Impact: The road to becoming a science superpower

We live in an age where pressing global challenges necessitate scientific and technological advancement more urgently than ever before. Climate change, health crises, economic disparities, digital transformation – all of these complex issues require innovative, multi-faceted solutions.

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Oxford University Innovation

Oxford University Innovation contributes to the University’s societal benefit by working with staff and students to apply their expertise and research. We have a bold vision:

A world-leading innovation ecosystem with Oxford University at its heart.

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£34m

Total income (2022/2023)

£15.9m

Returned to the University

The Oxford Opportunity

Discover how the Oxford ecosystem is creating economic impact and delivering return.

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20

New companies

£730.8m

Total raised across portfolio

Impact Methodology

At OUI, we define “Impact” as a change in an outcome caused by an organisation. There can be social, environmental, financial and economic impact.

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90% of Oxford companies surveyed address at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal.”

Predominantly engaged in four primary themes

Health & Wellbeing

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Social equity & education

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Environment

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Other areas*

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*Other includes materials, engineering, internet and AI not relating to the other categories.

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