Oxford University Begbroke Science Park is unique – the only science park wholly owned and managed by Oxford University. It stands at the forefront of innovative collaboration; a place where science and industry meet.
“Oxford University Begbroke Science Park provides Oxford University departments and high-technology companies with a unique, vibrant environment that encourages researchers and entrepreneurs to work closely together on new products and technologies. Companies benefit from the availability of leading facilities, while the University gets the chance to collaborate with some of the most innovative enterprises in the UK”
Patrick Grant FREng | Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) | Vesuvius Professor of Materials, University of Oxford
Our flexible, supportive environment encourages links between high-tech science-based spinouts, their more established counterparts and the University. The interaction between industry and learning constantly produces new synergies, and we support entrepreneurs as they translate those synergies into innovations which meet the challenges of the future.
So, what can we offer you?
- Offices, workshops and laboratories for applied academic activity, developing research partnerships in the physical and life sciences sectors – View Available Spaces
- Offices, laboratories and business support services for commercial start-ups, and university spinouts within the high-tech, science-based sector – View Available Spaces
- We encourage links between start-up science-based companies, their more established counterparts, and the University and wider academic community through unparalleled access to the world-renowned research programmes of Oxford University
- Expert training for SME’s, professionals and schools through our events, training and outreach programmes
- A skilled management team with many years’ experience of mentoring emerging businesses and innovative research partnerships
- Support from state-of-the-art technical services such as the Oxford Materials Characterisation Service and Clean Room – View Technical Facilities
- A suite of meeting rooms, set in a rural idyll, with the latest conferencing facilities, free parking and on-site hospitality services – View Conferences & Meetings
Our Vision
The Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke has been a cornerstone of the entrepreneurial environment of Oxfordshire since its inception in 2000. It is a launching ground for successful companies and has supported many University spin-outs and start-ups, including Oxford Nanopore and Oxford Photovoltaics. Research carried out at the site underpinned the development of low cost, easy to use, rapid COVID testing now available worldwide. In addition, it is home to the Oxford University departments of Engineering Science and Materials and the Oxford Materials Characterisation Service.
Looking to the future, the University of Oxford is set to transform the science park into an Innovation District that reflects the excellence and scale of Oxfordshire’s talent; an internationally recognised location for innovation, research, education, and entrepreneurship. This will be a new type of environment to support collaborative working and will play a key role in delivering the University’s strategic commitments in innovation through accelerated development, economic growth and societal benefit across Oxfordshire and the UK.
Meet the Team
The Begbroke Science Park Directorate is responsible for the commercial, functional and business management of the site. They provide operational services for both academic and commercial client…
Available Space
Oxford University Begbroke Science Park is no ordinary science park. Our buildings are developed to meet the needs of innovators working at the interface between business…
