An Oxford base
Research and executive programmes connect OCTD’s work with Oxford’s innovation ecosystem.
Knowledge & relationshipsWho we are
We are the Oxford Centre for Technology and Development: researchers, analysts, operators, strategists and builders connecting climate technology with the conditions it needs to succeed.
Climate technology rarely fails only in the laboratory. It can struggle between pilot and market when financing and ownership models do not fit the task.
We explore that gap through five connected workstreams: Knowledge & Convening, Materials, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Finance and Animation. They share a research base, a network and a focus on practical commercialisation.
Our portfolio spans 14 ventures across eight countries, in energy, materials, hydrogen, agritech and the circular economy. From our Oxford base, we work with representatives in Türkiye and Indonesia and partners across emerging and frontier markets.
Our approach
Deploying technology means understanding a place: the people, the market, the available evidence and the institutions that can act.
Research and executive programmes connect OCTD’s work with Oxford’s innovation ecosystem.
Knowledge & relationshipsOCTD representatives work in Türkiye and Indonesia, building understanding and relationships in the market.
People on the groundPartners in the UAE, the Philippines, India, the United States and Zambia extend the context of our work.
Global perspectiveThe people behind the work

Founder & Director
OCTD brings together academic insight, commercial work and a network across climate technology and finance. Emre leads the organisation as Founder and Director.
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Programme and Partnership Manager
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Artificial Intelligence Lead
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Finance Lead
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Materials Lead · Türkiye Representative
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Research Lead · Africa and China Lead
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Health Lead
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