Startup Case Studies

#StartedinOxford Demo Night '24 - That's a Wrap!

14 June 2024

Get the highlights from the entrepreneurship celebration event of the summer - #StartedinOxford Demo Night 2024!

Meet the 2024 #StartedinOxford Demo Night Startups!

05 June 2024

We have over 20 of the newest most exciting early-stage startups pitching at this year's #StartedinOxford Demo Night. Read more about their business idea here.

The Power of Learning - the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Oxford

22 April 2024

To mark Stephen Lawrence Day on 22 April, second-year law student and recipient of the Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship Scheme, Stephen Appiah Kubi discusses the power of learning & entrepreneurship.

All-Innovate Showcase Event 2024

08 April 2024

Read more about the 2024 All-Innovate showcase event, the competition process and most importantly, the winners!

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IDEA Entrepreneurship for All: Data, Delivery & Diversity Conference 2024

26 March 2024

On 26th March 2024, we held the very first IDEA 'Entrepreneurship for All: Data, Delivery & Diversity' conference at Pembroke College, Oxford

New Academic Champion for Women and Diversity in Entrepreneurship

07 March 2024

Professor Dame Molly Stevens, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience and Deputy Director of the Kavli Institute is the new Academic Champion for Women and Diversity in Entrepreneurship. 

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International Women's Day 2024 Events

23 February 2024

Take a look at a roundup of events taking place in Oxford, on the run up to and around International Women's Day 2024.

9 Top tips when hiring into your startup

28 November 2023

Take a look at the top 9 things to think about when you're just starting out, from the best interview approach to salary negotiation, there's much to think about!

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Startup Case Study: Il Corno

27 November 2023

DPhil student in Italian culture at the University Oxford, fellow of the 2022 OUI Entrepreneurs Fellowship and member of the 2023 IDEA Peer mentoring program, Fanny Clemente is the creator and founder of Il Corno.

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Questions to ask yourself when you have that big idea

25 November 2023

What are the things every entrepreneur need to think about after that Eureka moment and before you invest significant time and effort on turning that idea into reality?

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Have an idea related to research?

09 September 2023

As a student or researcher, you need to ensure you understand the rules around intellectual property (IP) in the university if you have an idea related to research.

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What does it mean to be entrepreneurial?

18 August 2023

What does it mean to be Entrepreneurial? It is not just about starting a business, or spinning out a company from research. It's a mindset, or a way of thinking.