How Oxford University Innovation Bridges Science and Business with Mairi Gibbs, CEO of OUI

Описание: How does a world-leading university turn groundbreaking research into businesses that change the world?


In this episode, Susannah de Jager (  / susannah-de-jager-2b980b27  ) speaks with Mairi Gibbs (  / mairi-gibbs-76a298  ) , CEO of Oxford University Innovation (OUI), about how Oxford transforms cutting-edge science into real-world solutions. Mairi shares her experience leading OUI, the importance of innovation within universities, and the challenges and opportunities in bridging academia and business.




• (00:00) - How Oxford University Innovation Bridges Science and Business with Mairi Gibbs, CEO of OUI


• (00:18) - Meet Mairi Gibbs: CEO of Oxford University Innovation


• (01:30) - Mairi's Journey from Chemistry to Technology Transfer


• (03:57) - The Mission and Impact of Oxford University Innovation


• (08:03) - Different Models for Research and Technology Transfer


• (13:35) - Challenges and Opportunities in University Tech Transfer


• (29:11) - Building a Culture of Entrepreneurship at Oxford


• (34:08) - Future Goals and Closing Remarks




About the Guest:


Mairi Gibbs is the CEO of Oxford University Innovation (OUI), Mairi has over 20 years of experience in technology transfer and innovation. She holds a PhD in Chemistry and previously worked in the chemicals industry before transitioning to technology transfer in 2002. Mairi is an expert in spin-out formation, licensing, and managing intellectual property, with a strong focus on maximising the societal impact of Oxford’s research.


Connect with Mairi on LinkedIn (  / mairi-gibbs-76a298  )






About the host:
Susannah de Jager is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.


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