OXFORD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oxonica (AIM:OXN), a leading international nanotechnology group, has been named one of four nanotechnology startups offering the greatest value for potential corporate partners. In a study released October 17, 2006, Lux Research measured 136 venture-capital backed nanotech companies using a comprehensive, quantitative methodology for determining suitability for partnership. Oxonica received an overall score of 85, tied with two other nanotech leaders and one point behind the overall highest scorer.