About
Part of Headington’s Digital Health and Life Sciences Cluster, the Wood Centre for Innovation offers more than just serviced offices. We offer flexible workspace solutions for start-up and early stage businesses specialising in science and technology. Set in 15 acres of beautiful woodland, our state-of-the-art office space, R&D laboratories, technical workshop space, co-working space and meeting facilities create an inspiring business environment and a great community.
Part of Headington’s Digital Health and Life Sciences Cluster, the Wood Centre for Innovation offers more than just serviced offices. We offer flexible workspace solutions for start-up and early stage businesses specialising in science and technology. Set in 15 acres of beautiful woodland, our state-of-the-art office space, R&D laboratories, technical workshop space, co-working space and meeting facilities create an inspiring business environment and a great community.
Fully serviced office space in an easy location
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We're part of Oxford Innovation Space, a network of innovation centres throughout the UK and Ireland supporting businesses of all sizes with flexible workspace, expert business support and partnerships with local enterprise ecosystems.
Partnered with
The Wood Centre for Innovation (WCFI) is partnered and fully integrated with the Oxford Centre for Innovation (OCFI), already a well-established hub in the heart of Oxford. So this enables our businesses to tap into a larger network of science and technology companies, and allows the sharing of expertise and resources. Our resources include access to meeting rooms in a city centre location.
Owned by
The Wood Centre for Innovation (WCFI) and the Oxford Centre for Innovation (OCFI) are both owned by The Oxford Trust; an independent charitable trust founded in 1985 by entrepreneurs Sir Martin and Lady Audrey Wood. The Trust’s mission is to encourage the pursuit of science and enterprise.
Both innovation centres encourage enterprise by providing cost-effective, flexible office space, meeting and conference facilities and business support for tech entrepreneurs and start-ups. They have enabled hundreds of innovative companies to begin, develop and grow, including; Mirada Medical, Perspectum Diagnostics, Natural Motion and Oxford Computer Consultants.
The Trust’s sustainable business model means that income from WCFI and OCFI is reinvested in the Science Oxford Centre at Stansfeld Park and their Science Oxford education and engagement programmes. The strength of the Trust’s business model is that it supports both ends of the innovation ecosystem, from inspiring young children about the wonders of science, to helping start-ups develop and grow.
Managed by
Our centre is managed by Oxford Innovation, who ran Europe’s first ever innovation centre set up by The Oxford Trust – and now manage a growing network of over 20 centres across the UK.
As a high-growth business itself, the Oxford Innovation team understands the challenges that innovators, start-ups, entrepreneurs and emerging businesses face. They know what works and how best to support your business. Being a part of their network allows you to connect with over 1,000 businesses and gain access to facilities in any of their locations (subject to availability).
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Meet the team
Our team at the Wood Centre for Innovation are here to make your life easier. They’re experienced, friendly and they genuinely want to help.
Wendy Tindsley
Innovation Director
An experienced business support professional, Wendy has a scientific background and experience of running several businesses. She a wealth of experience in obtaining funding for R&D and capital investment. With extensive knowledge of innovative technologies across different sectors, Wendy’s passion is helping ambitious businesses to achieve rapid and sustainable growth.
Graham Monger
Centre Manager
An accomplished Centre Manager with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results across multiple sites. Graham excels in managing three dynamic centres within Oxford, providing flexible office and laboratory spaces and comprehensive business support services to SMEs mainly within Science and Technology. With a strong commitment to excellence and a track record of driving growth, Graham is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and businesses.
Cleopatra Chapple
Assistant Centre Manager
Cleo has a wealth of experience in customer service. She has worked in the energy industry for over 10 years, managing corporate and SME customers. Has also worked in a business centre managing offices as an assistant manager. Cleo is married with two boys. Likes driving out to the countryside with the family and going for walks. Enjoys shopping and eating out.
Abi Sule
Customer Experience Assistant
Abi is Nigerian but was born and raised in the city of Padova, Italy. She has just finished her law studies at Oxford Brookes graduating last year September. When Abi is not buried in her legal books, she is baking up tasty treats in the kitchen from cookies to making wonderful deserts like Tiramisu. Besides baking she likes to do DIY and creative crafting.
Owen Wheeler
Lab Supervisor
Owen has a background in GMP and lab management with a wealth of experience in lab operation and equipment servicing. He has experience in managing a variety of labs including category 3, tissue culture and PCR labs, he comes from a background in cell biology and lentivirus. Owens passion is being part of a company he knows is making a difference to lives.
