The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session & an opportunity to network with fellow attendees. Refreshments will be provided.
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As part of Ox Tech Week 2026, join us on 27 May, 10am–12 noon, for a panel event showcasing the journeys of 4 innovative companies based here at Begbroke. Learn about their growth trajectories from startups to spinouts & how their technologies are addressing some of society’s most urgent challenges.
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A lawn and flowering bushes surrounded by a blue building
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Spring is in full swing at Begbroke 🌸
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The company develops innovative 3D X-ray solutions which are used for medical, veterinary & industrial imaging, with the Adaptix Ortho350 technology currently deployed in a trial for early detection of arthritis at the University of Exeter.
Discover more about their imaging solutions: adaptix.com
Meet the Begbroke Community with the Adaptix logo
Meet the Begbroke community:
Headquartered in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise here at Begbroke, Adaptix is working to transform radiology by making high-quality diagnostic imaging more accessible, safer & more affordable.
King Charles III meeting with a group of OXCCU employees
The King’s visit featured a demonstration of the company’s fuel production technology as well as a discussion with the wider team about the role that their technology can play in reducing aviation emissions & supporting industrial resilience.
Image credit: OXCCU
King Charles III meeting with a group of OXCCU employees
OXCCU, an @ox.ac.uk spinout, develops novel catalysts & reactor designs to convert waste carbon into liquid hydrocarbons with high conversion & selectivity for use as fuels, chemicals & plastics.
King Charles III meeting with a group of OXCCU employees
On Friday, Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke was honoured to host His Majesty King Charles III & The Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, for a visit to tenant company OXCCU.
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Last October, Begbroke-based Nekton partnered with the Government of the Comoros to launch the first systematic exploration of its ocean. The waters around the islands represent one of the most biodiverse yet least studied regions of the global ocean. Read more: www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk/news/nekton-...
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OXCCU was recently recognised as one of the UK’s most promising new businesses, ranking fourth in the Startups.co.uk 100 Index and also winning the Startups 100 Sustainability Award 2026. Find out more about their innovative work here: www.oxccu.com
The wording Meet the Begbroke Community with the OXCCU logo inside a cog
Meet the Begbroke community: OXCCU is an Oxford University spinout with operations here at Begbroke. With a mission to reduce the impact of aviation on the climate, the company focuses on developing technologies to convert captured waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel, chemicals and plastics.
From the archive: an aerial view of Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke in 1963 🕰️
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Tenant Spotlight: OXECO
Based at Begbroke, OXECO is an Oxford University spin-out and chemistry technology company developing innovative solutions for a cleaner and greener world.
In our interview, CEO Vass shares the story behind the company and what’s driving its work forward: buff.ly/xzQVT6c
Professor Peter Dobson, who founded OUSP, reflects on what innovation means in practice and how the park evolved into a centre for innovation.
Drawing on his experience of launching three spin-out companies and supporting many others, he writes from first-hand experience:
Recently, Nekton partnered with the Government of the Comoros to launch First Descent: Comoros, the nation’s first systematic exploration of its ocean from the surface to depths of 900 metres. Read more about the work they do here: buff.ly/tl9KC96
Meet the Begbroke community: Nekton is a not-for-profit organisation that spun out of the University of Oxford. They undertake scientific exploration of the ocean, working with international partners and scientists on missions and programmes to deepen understanding and help secure a thriving ocean.
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Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
We spoke with three women from across Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke, about their journeys in industry, research, and leadership.
Read the full interviews here: buff.ly/jl4oGZz
The East West Railway Company were on site at Begbroke today, with a stand in the coffee shop, speaking with our community about the plans for the Oxford–Cambridge rail link.
The project represents an important opportunity for the region, and we welcomed the chance to learn more about it.
On this grey February day, we’re looking forward to sunnier days outdoors.
We’re lucky to be surrounded by green spaces and wildlife at Begbroke, including our pond, home to koi, carp and goldfish.
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Recently they were recognised in the Startups 100 Index 2026. buff.ly/fSYBYls
Meet the Begbroke community: A&B Smart Materials is a start-up based in our AgileLab at Begbroke. They’re working on biodegradable alternatives to fossil-based superabsorbent polymers used across hygiene products, agriculture and packaging.
Congratulations to both our tenants OXCCU and A&B Smart Materials, recognised in the Startups 100 Index 2026. #AgileLab tenant A&B Smart Materials featured in the Top 100, while OXCCU ranked fourth overall and won the Sustainability Award.
Read more:
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🎄Christmas at Begbroke 🎄
Autumn colours at Begbroke 🍂🍁
We’re thrilled to share that two members of the Thomas Franks team at Begbroke have been shortlisted for their People Awards:
Hayden, Operations Manager – Operator of the Year
Cerys, Catering Assistant – Catering Assistant of the Year
Wishing them both the best of luck at Monday’s ceremony!
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📷 © Major Moments / Cherwell Business Awards
📷 © Major Moments / Cherwell Business Awards
At the recent #CherwellBusinessAwards, two of our tenants took home three awards:
Vassilis Ragoussis (OXECO) won Business Person of the Year
Dr Bryan Ng (Repolywise) won Young Business Person of the Year
Repolywise won the Innovation Award
Congratulations to each of them on these fantastic wins!
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NEW: We’re honoured to be ranked number one in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the tenth consecutive year. 👏