About 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 at a glance:
43k
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.
#1
The University of Oxford scoring number one in global university rankings for an eighth consecutive year (THES).
#1
The highest concentration of science research facilities in Western Europe.
£850m
funding for university spinouts via Oxford Sciences Enterprises, the largest in Europe.
2,950
high-tech firms in Oxfordshire.
Considering 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, Enterprise Oxfordshire offers an ‘Invest in Oxfordshire’ service to support businesses and has developed a range of publications highlighting Oxfordshire’s strengths.
About our service:
Invest in Oxfordshire is the inward investment promotion service operating on behalf of Oxfordshire and managed by Enterprise Oxfordshire.
We are responsible for attracting and facilitating the investments required to drive the county’s sustainable economic growth, innovation and job creation.
Contact the team directly via: [email protected].
Our 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.
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: Invest in Oxfordshire: The UK’s science & technology superpower DOWNLOAD: Living in Oxfordshire DOWNLOAD: AI in Oxfordshire 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
Oxfordshire is home to many world-leading businesses across several transformative technologies, critical to innovation globally.
Take a look through our key sectors.
