Our purpose is to harness world-leading chemistry
for a cleaner and greener world

We develop ultra thin coatings using breakthrough approaches to surface modification

"God made the bulk;
the surface was invented by the devil"
Wolfgang Pauli, Nobel Prize winner in Physics in 1945

Exploring uncharted opportunities in surfaces

Most manufacturers focus on the bulk properties of materials, but the biggest defects in materials are their surfaces.

Surfaces define how materials interact with the world. Whilst surfaces can be barriers, they can also be bridges.

Our proprietary chemistry enhances or introduces bespoke functionality - unlocking a serviceable addressable market of over $10bn by 2030.

Surface Modification

/ˈsəːfᵻs ˌmɒdᵻfᵻˈkeɪʃn/

The intentional transformation of a material’s surface properties to optimise performance, functionality, and compatibility in specific applications.

Driving advances in frontier industries

Our purpose is to harness world-leading chemistry to deliver functional, scalable, value-added innovations for a cleaner and greener world.

We apply our technology to solve critical challenges in purification, bioprocessing, and high-value manufacturing.

Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, we enhance product performance and enable development of next-generation technologies.

Our chemistry unlocks transformative possibilities

Our ONTO™ technology is applied using conventional wet coating techniques and activated in a single step with heat and/or UV.

At its core, our chemistry leverages reactive carbenes, which chemically insert into inert substrates without altering its bulk properties.

By blending these carbenes with functional polymers and binders, we create coatings that introduce or enhance the precise functionality our customers need.

A deep tech chemistry startup

OXECO is an Oxford University spin-out, powered by a relentless team of world-class chemists and polymer scientists.

We combine deep scientific expertise with real-world insights and experience, ensuring our breakthroughs deliver tangible industry impact.

With ISO 9001 accreditation and our own ISO 7 cleanroom, we operate to the highest standards - enabling precision, scalability, and commercial viability.