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Scout startups in Oxford
Learn where early startup activity happens in Oxford and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 162,100
- Time zone
- Europe/London
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Oxford ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | #85 | Down 8 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #89 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
27 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Oxford
Incubators 9
Incubator
IncubatorResidency program for founders in Oxford.
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs through innovative education.
The 3 most prominent of 9. Browse all incubators
Investors 9
InvestorTransforming scientific research into viable businesses.
InvestorInvesting in exceptional founders and high-potential scale-ups.
InvestorTransforming scientific research into commercial success.
The 3 most prominent of 9. Browse all investors
Accelerators 6
AcceleratorAccelerating climate tech ventures for a sustainable future.
AcceleratorAccelerating international startups and technology companies.
AcceleratorAccelerating impact-driven startups at Oxford.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 3
Venture studioTransforming healthcare through Bio-AI innovation.
Venture studioBuilding ambitious tech ventures.
Venture studioBuilding companies from innovative ideas.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Oxford
UniversityListed in 13 rankings
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Raising in Oxford
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Oxford
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Oxford
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Oxford
How does Oxford rank as a startup ecosystem?
Oxford is #89 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Oxford?
Superscout has profiles for 9 investors based in Oxford, including Oxford Science Enterprises, Oxford Capital Partners LLP and Oxford Investment Consultants.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Oxford?
Yes. Superscout lists 6 accelerators, 9 incubators and 3 venture studios based there, including Planet Positive Lab, OX1 Incubator and Panacea Innovation.
Which universities in Oxford are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: University of Oxford.
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- Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters), 2026
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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