Fusion energy expert Prof Dennis Whyte appointed next UKAEA CEO
Professor Dennis Whyte has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Group (UKAEA) following an open international recruitment process, taking up the role this autumn as the UK progresses its work to commercialise fusion energy technologies. Professor Whyte will steer UKAEA at a pivotal moment, […]
The Wire turns one: bringing our innovation community together
One year after its launch, The Wire has grown into a thriving community connecting businesses across the Oxford Innovation Space network. Created to help customers share knowledge, find support and build valuable relationships beyond their own centre, The Wire now brings together more than 1,600 members from 30 innovation centres […]
Networking and Support at Culham Science Centre helps Rideo Systems build compact plasma devices for fusion education and research.
At a glance Company: Rideo Systems Ltd Founded: 2003 Sector: Fusion technology, plasma science, photonics and scientific instrumentation Technology: Minimak (SPM1) compact magnetised torus platform, laser systems, diagnostics and control systems Location: Culham Science Centre. Current Scale: Specialist founder‑led company with systems deployed worldwide and ongoing technology development. The […]
New insights from Oxford Innovation Space’s latest customer survey highlight the role targeted business support plays in helping businesses grow, adapt and move forward with confidence.
Drawing on feedback from over 200 businesses across the network, the results show a clear and consistent pattern: businesses that engage with support achieve stronger outcomes. A clear link between engagement and satisfaction Businesses that have used our business support services report an average satisfaction score of 8.6 out of 10, compared […]
Precision Innovation: How Active Needle Is Transforming Ultrasound Guided Procedures
Early-stage support and a specialist innovation ecosystem help Active Needle advance a breakthrough in medical device technology. Active Needle Technology is a UK-based medical device company that has developed a new generation of precision needles for ultrasound-guided interventional procedures. Built on research originally developed at the University of Dundee, the […]
Help to Grow Your Business with Oxford Brookes University
Help to Grow: Management – Starting 2 June Small business leaders across Oxfordshire now have the opportunity to join a proven, government‑backed leadership programme designed to support ambitious growth. Oxford Brookes University Business School is recruiting for the next cohort of Help to Grow: Management, a 12‑week leadership and management programme created specifically for SME leaders […]
