Investing in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is the county surrounding Oxford, the city that for centuries has been a global centre of learning and innovation.
Today, it continues its pioneering work in the sectors that are vital for the world’s future health and sustainability. It is a powerhouse for the study and application of life-changing technology in health, energy, space, future mobility and quantum computing.
Throughout uncertain times, Oxfordshire has continued to accelerate business innovation. It has one of the strongest economies in the UK, generating £23.5 billion GVA annually (2023 Oxfordshire Strategic Economic Plan).
Key components of Oxfordshire's economy include:
- 430,000 jobs in the county
- 51% of the working age population qualified to degree level or above
- 4% GVA growth in nominal term year-on-year since 2006
- The University of Oxford scoring number one in global university rankings for an eighth consecutive year (THES)
- The highest concentration of science research facilities in Western Europe
- £850m funding for university spinouts via Oxford Sciences Innovation, the largest in Europe
- 2,950 high-tech firms in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire will continue to garner significant international interest, thanks to the county's standout innovation ecosystem.
To support investors, decision makers as well as businesses looking to relocate to Oxfordshire, OxLEP has created a range of publications.
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.
Download: 'Invest in Oxfordshire: The UK's science and technology superpower'
Download: 'Living in Oxfordshire: What it's like to live and work in our county'
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 you and your interest in the Oxfordshire economy.
Download: 'Oxfordshire future mobility'
Download: 'Oxfordshire's pioneering robotics'
Download: 'Oxfordshire: Leading the way to a quantum future'
Download: 'Oxfordshire for energy'
Download: 'Oxfordshire life sciences and healthcare'
Oxford Calling:
To further showcase Oxfordshire's innovation ecosystem, OxLEP has developed the 'Oxford Calling' platform.
Oxford Calling aims to:
- Show just why Oxfordshire is seen as a major global hub for innovation and investment, by bringing it together in one online space
- Help connect Oxfordshire with similar clusters worldwide
- Provide a virtual showcase for emerging technologies, cutting-edge research and growing companies based in Oxfordshire
- Showcase the science and technology talent, that call Oxfordshire 'home'
Take a moment to enter the Oxford Calling platform, to be launched in May 2024.
