Oxford University Innovation highlights latest incubator programme intake

Oxford University Innovation (OUI) said it had welcomed 20 new teams to its 'Startup Incubator' programme, which started last month.

The free, Phase 1 programme is designed to guide startups through the business validation process and is aimed at members and ex-members of the university who want to start or grow entrepreneur-driven ventures that are not university spinouts.

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Some highlights from the latest cohort, which started in September, are:

ArkSUS, a venture, which is developing a tailored architectural plan, which integrates environmental, client preference, demographic, regulatory and financial factors seamlessly, reducing costs and speeding up the process. The aim is it allows for faster and more affordable green building.

Another is OmniPlane, a portable and cost-effective alternative to a tablet, this product is in part stylus, in part touch panel, and is designed to enhance digital interaction across various sectors.

Also started on the incubator was SpareMeal - a social enterprise aiming to end food insecurity by connecting donors, restaurants and people in need.

The platform allows donors to buy meals in advance, which are then prepared by partner restaurants and distributed to beneficiaries – ensuring everyone has access to nutritious meals, while supporting local businesses.

Since 2011, when it started, the incubator has taken in over 80 startup ventures ranging from the medical domain to social media data analysis and supported incubator ventures in attracting over US$70 million from a range of public and private sources.

OUI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the university of Oxford. It manages the university’s technology transfer and consulting activities.

See more on the incubator HERE or to join the next cohort.