Challenge
Oxford Oracle was engaged to conduct an analysis to scope out the opportunities and barriers for University-Business engagement in the social sciences for the Social Science Division at the University of Oxford.
The Oracle's Solution
The project included competitive analysis, focus groups with researchers and interviews with business representatives, as well as business development and commercialisation teams. Oxford Oracle completed an analysis to scope out the opportunities and barriers for University-Business engagement in the social sciences. The project, commissioned by the Social Science Division at the University of Oxford, included competitive analysis, focus groups with social science researchers, interviews with industry representatives, and interview with business development and commercialisation teams from across the University. The final report which identified potential areas for improved engagement, greater impact, and income generation was used by the division to inform their business engagement strategy and the scope of a potential support offering.
Consequential Impact
The final report which identified potential areas for improved engagement, greater impact and income generation was used to inform the business engagement strategy.