About

What is Equinox?

Equitable
Innovation
Oxford

Equinox (Equitable Innovation Oxford) is an initiative created by the University of Oxford in partnership with regional stakeholders and government. It aims to unlock and accelerate regionally anchored, nationally significant growth for Oxfordshire.

Equinox brings together investors, corporates, local communities, policymakers and researchers to position Oxfordshire as a globally competitive innovation hub and attract inward investment.

Equinox represents a shared ambition to harness the region’s collective strength and global influence. Powered by partnership, it connects world-class innovation with real-world impact — improving lives, creating opportunity, and driving sustainable growth.

By aligning effort and amplifying our voice, Equinox celebrates achievement and champions inclusive innovation, ensuring Oxfordshire’s success resonates nationally and globally as a model for collaborative, high-impact growth.

A Shared Vision

Unlocking
Regional
Potential

Equinox represents a new chapter in Oxfordshire’s story of innovation - one rooted in collaboration, ambition and impact. Working with leaders across research, industry and government, we will 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.