Move faster
Reduce risk
Make better decisions
Applied innovation for the public sector, by the public sector
Innovate Oxfordshire, part of Oxfordshire County Council, helps public sector organisations turn complex challenges into real-world change through specialist innovation expertise, deep sector experience and strong links with academia and industry.
Delivering measurable impact within
complex public sector environments
“The Accelerator opens up new market options, provides clear evidence of impact, and positions the council as a leader in innovation. The approach enables better use of data – supporting more informed decisions on care needs, demand and resource planning. It brings data together across services, improves access for decision-makers, and reduces reliance on dominant suppliers by opening up alternative solutions.”
Adult Social Care leadership, Oxfordshire County Council
Innovate Oxfordshire is uniquely positioned at the intersection of the public sector, academia and industry. We bring the right people together to deliver real change.
Turning ideas into
testable solutions
Running pilots in real-world settings
Reducing risk and informing decisions
Scaling solutions that
deliver results
We have a proven model for de-risked innovation in the public sector: Define, Deliver, Demonstrate.
Public sector insight, applied differently
We understand how change actually happens, from governance and procurement to politics and delivery. This allows us to design and deliver solutions that work in practice, not just in theory.
From idea to implementation
We don't stop at advice. We help shape, deliver and embed innovation in practice.
Faster and more cost-effective than traditional consultancy
Our model delivers value quickly, without the overhead of large consultancies.
Evidence-led decision making
We help organisations prove what is working and what is not, and make better decisions as a result.
Explore our latest case studies to see how innovative idea are being turned into practical solutions, measurable results and real-world impact across the public sector.
MultiCAV
We were involved in this project to bring safe, equitable, accessible and inclusive autonomous transport.
Frontier
Keeping the traffic and transport network moving, now and in the future.
Mind Foundry: developing AI tools for EV chargepoint location decision making
Working with an Oxford University spin-out company to develop innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) based tools to plan electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint networks.
Project Skyway: revolutionising drone operations in the UK
The world's first drone superhighway, connecting the midlands to the southeast of England.
Insourcing to deliver to schedule – Central Oxfordshire Movement and Place Framework (COMPF)
Supporting the delivery of the Central Oxfordshire Movement and Place Framework (COMPF).
Innovate Oxfordshire’s role in enhancing Oxfordshire’s public transport
From specification to implementation: a comprehensive insourcing approach.
Innovate Oxfordshire’s role in monitoring and evaluating Oxfordshire’s Local Transport and Connectivity Plan
Ensuring effective delivery and understanding travel behaviours.
Evaluating the impact of low-traffic neighbourhoods
Assisting local authorities with data-driven decision-making.
Smart medication boxes to increase independence upon hospital discharge
A new model of self-care in medicines management among older people.
Enhancing occupational therapy with robotic technology in Oxfordshire
A pioneering initiative to improve the understanding of touch in occupational therapy through the use of advanced robotic technology.