Software development in Oxford

Web development agency in Oxford

Expert web development and software solutions for Oxford businesses

A Little Big is a leading web development agency delivering custom web applications and software development to help Oxford businesses thrive in this world-renowned academic and innovation hub.

Software development services in Oxford

100+

Projects delivered

15+

Years experience

2012

Year founded

100%

UK-based team

About Oxford

Software Development for Oxford's Academic Spin-out Ecosystem

Oxford's eight-hundred-year academic tradition has made it one of the world's most productive centres for technology commercialisation. The university's Innovation arm manages a portfolio of over 200 spin-out companies, including Oxbotica (autonomous vehicles), Vaccitech (the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine company), and Oxford Nanopore Technologies. The Oxford Science Park and Begbroke Science Park provide specialist lab and office space for deep-tech ventures. The city's Headington campus houses the Oxford BioEscalator, linking academic biomedical research to commercial development. The Westgate shopping centre redevelopment and ongoing improvements to the city's transport network are making Oxford increasingly attractive as a business location, not just an academic one.

Why choose us

Why Oxford businesses choose A Little Big

01

Academic & Innovation Excellence

Understanding Oxford's unique position as a global academic and innovation centre with sophisticated solutions.

02

Modern Technology Stack

We use cutting-edge technologies like .NET and cloud platforms to build future-proof solutions.

03

Agile Development

Our agile approach ensures rapid development cycles, regular updates, and flexibility to adapt to your changing needs.

04

Transparent Communication

We believe in clear, honest communication throughout the development process, keeping you informed every step of the way.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about working with us in Oxford.

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Oxford's spin-out culture means businesses here often face unique challenges: translating cutting-edge research into production-ready software under tight funding timelines. We have experience building MVPs and scalable platforms for deep-tech companies and understand the university commercialisation landscape.
We work with university spin-outs, biomedical companies at the BioEscalator, academic publishers including OUP, and autonomous-vehicle firms. Our projects range from genomics-analysis pipelines and publishing platforms to perception-system tools and lab-management software.
Yes. Oxford is a straightforward drive from our Warwickshire base via the M40, and we regularly visit clients at the Oxford Science Park, the BioEscalator, Begbroke, and city-centre offices for workshops and sprint reviews.
We specialise in .NET, Azure, AWS, and modern cloud-native technologies. Our team has deep expertise in building enterprise-grade applications, CRM systems, reporting dashboards, and AI-powered solutions.
Project timelines vary based on scope and complexity. A focused MVP can be delivered in 4–8 weeks, while larger enterprise solutions typically take 3–6 months. We provide a clear timeline estimate during the initial consultation.
Yes. We offer flexible support and maintenance packages to keep your software running smoothly, handle updates, and scale as your business grows. We’re a long-term partner, not just a one-off vendor.

Location

Serving Oxford

Providing software development services across Oxford and Oxfordshire.

Industries we serve

Software development for Oxford's key industries

We build bespoke software for the sectors that drive the Oxford economy — bringing deep domain knowledge to every project.

Academic Technology & Spin-outs

The University of Oxford has produced more spin-out companies than any other UK university. Lab-management systems, research-data platforms, and commercialisation tools help translate academic breakthroughs into market-ready products.

Biomedical & Genomics

The Oxford BioEscalator and Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics drive demand for genomics-analysis pipelines, clinical-informatics platforms, and biobank-management systems.

Publishing & Digital Media

Oxford University Press is the world's largest university press, and the city hosts numerous academic and trade publishers. Digital-first publishing platforms, content APIs, and rights-management systems are core infrastructure.

AI & Autonomous Systems

Oxbotica and other Oxford spin-outs are leaders in autonomous-vehicle software. Perception pipelines, simulation environments, and safety-validation frameworks support this frontier technology.

Areas we cover

Serving businesses across Oxford

From innovative startups at Oxford Science Park to established enterprises in the city centre, we provide expert software development with local Oxford knowledge.

City Centre

Supporting Oxford's business district with enterprise software solutions and innovative web applications.

Oxford Science Park

Delivering modern software development to Oxford's innovation hub with cutting-edge technology solutions.

Oxfordshire

Providing scalable web applications and cloud solutions to businesses across Oxford and Oxfordshire.

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