Join the Oxfordshire ecosystem:
The city of Oxford, and our surrounding region, is where academic research meets a thriving business community.
Key sectors such as life sciences and energy sit alongside quantum, robotics, AI and future mobility. Our region’s science and business parks, with their mix of laboritories, offices and sophisticated advanced manufacturing spaces, are continuing to expand.
It’s where entrepreneurs, researchers and professionals find the perfect balance between carrying out stimulating work to meet the world’s future challenges and a lifestyle offered by the vibrant Oxford and its peaceful surrounding countryside across Oxfordshire.
It’s a unique combination that attracts both investment and exciting young talent.
At the heart of the Golden Triangle, Oxfordshire is a key part of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor – one of the UK’s most significant long-term investment opportunities, combining world-leading research, deep talent pools and thriving places where businesses can start, grow and scale.
The county benefits from direct links to London, the Midlands and major airports, while East West Rail is set to connect Oxford and Cambridge by 2030.
Key components of Oxfordshire’s economy at a glance:
3k
high-tech businesses call Oxfordshire home.
51%
of the working age population qualified to degree level or above.
#1
The University of Oxford scoring number one in global university rankings for 10 consecutive years (THES).
#1
The highest concentration of science research facilities in Western Europe.
£400m
raised by Oxford Science Enterprises’ portfolio of companies in 2025.
1.9m
sq ft. of new office and laboratory space was delivered between 2023 and 2025.
Considering Oxfordshire?
Whether you are looking to start up, scale or establish a global base, Oxfordshire offers the perfect environment to power your ambitions – a diverse and resilient economy, world-class talent, exceptional connectivity and an unrivalled quality of life.
Contact our Inward Investment team to discuss your requirements and how Oxfordshire could support your plans.
Take a look at our sector profiles:
Download our sector profiles that are relevant to your business and your interest in the Oxfordshire economy.
Firstly, our ‘Invest in Oxfordshire’ and ‘Living in Oxfordshire’ publications gives key information on the county’s economic performance and standing, as well as outlining what living and working in Oxfordshire is like.
In addition, we have created a number of sector publications, championing Oxfordshire’s key, world-leading sectors.
Our brochures outline:
- How Oxfordshire leads the way globally in these areas
- The opportunities available within Oxfordshire for investment, collaboration and growth across these sectors
- The stories behind some of the businesses, leading their respective sectors, based in Oxfordshire
Please download a publication that is relevant to your business and your interest in the Oxfordshire economy.
DOWNLOAD: Advanced Manufacturing in Oxfordshire 2025 DOWNLOAD: AI in Oxfordshire 2025 DOWNLOAD: Oxfordshire Creative Industries 2025 DOWNLOAD: Oxfordshire Future of Mobility 2025 DOWNLOAD: Invest in Oxfordshire Prospectus 2025 DOWNLOAD: Oxfordshire: Life Sciences and Healthcare 2025 DOWNLOAD: Living In Oxfordshire DOWNLOAD: Oxfordshire for Energy 2025 DOWNLOAD: Oxfordshire’s Pioneering Robotics DOWNLOAD: Oxfordshire: Leading The Way to a Quantum Future
Oxford Calling:
We created Oxford Calling, showcasing the incredible strength, depth and world-leading position taken by Oxfordshire’s innovation ecosystem.
Equinox Charter Member:
Equinox (Equitable Innovation Oxford) is an initiative created by the University of Oxford in partnership with regional stakeholders and government.
It represents a new chapter in Oxfordshire’s story of innovation. One rooted in collaboration, ambition and impact.
It works with leaders across research, industry and government to unlock the region’s full potential as a place where breakthrough ideas scale, and prosperity is shared.
This collective effort builds on Oxfordshire’s deep scientific and creative strengths, connecting talent, infrastructure and investment to deliver innovation that matters – for people, business and society.
Oxfordshire Story:
The Oxfordshire Story articulates the distinctiveness, character and characteristics of Oxfordshire highlighting what makes us special and the opportunities for the sustainable development and promotion of the county.
Oxfordshire is home to many world-leading businesses across several transformative technologies, critical to innovation globally.
Take a look through our key sectors.
