We are delighted to announce that Ascension Earth Resources, a climate technology spin-out company from the Earth Sciences Department in MPLS, University of Oxford, has recently joined the AgileLab at Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke.
Founded in 2024 with support from Oxford University Innovation (OUI), Ascension provides novel technologies to sustainably and responsibly recover critical materials from volcanoes. The AgileLab will serve as Ascension’s base as they continue to develop and scale their technologies.
Ascension, shared why they chose Begbroke and the AgileLab:
“We chose AgileLab at Begbroke because it offers the specialist laboratory infrastructure essential for advancing our technology. Access to state-of-the-art experimental facilities, combined with the strength of the surrounding scientific community, enables us to carry out important experiments that underpin our work.”
Elaine Walder, Director of Operations at Begbroke Science Park, stated:
“We are delighted to welcome Ascension Earth Resources to Begbroke Science Park. Their pioneering technology could redefine how we source critical minerals sustainably. We look forward to supporting them with their vital work.”
Find out more about Ascension here.
