What's On

Events, funding calls and opportunities across the University of Oxford, the community and Oxfordshire — continually updated. Most are open to everyone.

Programmes and events available to you — led by EnSpire, our partners, divisions and departments across the University.

Nexus Presenting at The Oxford Moonshot Demo Day

The Oxford Moonshot: Applications Open

25 September 2026 to 30 October 2026

Applications close Fri 30 Oct · Oxford — Four months of pre-seed support for DPhils and early-career researchers building deeptech ventures. Free, no equity.

CXO School

07 October 2026 to 25 November 2026

Wednesdays from 7 Oct, 1.30–2.30pm · Kavli Oxford — Eight sessions on the roles that turn research into impact. Register by 5 Oct.

Startup Idea Competition (Michaelmas window)

12 October 2026 to 09 November 2026

12 Oct to 9 Nov · Online. Share your business idea in a 250-word summary and a one-minute pitch video. Cash prizes and follow-on support. Applications close Mon 9 Nov.

EnSpire Idea Lab: Registration is Open

31 October 2026

Sat 31 Oct · Oxford. A one-day, in-person bootcamp that turns your idea into a testable business plan using the Lean Canvas. Register by Wed 28 Oct, 12pm.

From Vision to Venture: An Afternoon of Entrepreneurship

04 November 2026

Wed 4 Nov · Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre — Explore your entrepreneurial potential with Stanford lecturer, investor and entrepreneur Jack Fuchs. Free, places limited.

Oxford Climate Ventures 2026

06 November 2026 to 31 January 2027

Bootcamp 6–8 Nov, then Wednesday evenings · Saïd Business School — A free 12-week pre-accelerator for climate and energy-transition ideas. Apply by 21 Oct.

Oxford Applied AI Hackathon

07 November 2026

Sat 7 Nov · OX1 Incubator with Hack-Nation and Aurametis Partners, supported by EnSpire Oxford and Oxford Edge — Spend a day building an industry-focused AI application in a team, with investor feedback, mentoring and prizes. No idea or startup needed.

From First Idea to Lasting Impact: a conversation on innovation and the ecosystems behind it

09 November 2026

Mon 9 Nov, 3.30–4.30pm · Weston Library — Ideas to impact, with Checkout.com founder Guillaume Pousaz, in conversation with Professor Constantin Coussios on innovation and the ecosystems behind it.

BioEscalator Mini Supplier Show

10 November 2026

Tue 10 Nov, 10am–3pm · BioEscalator, Oxford — November's drop-in supplier showcase. Free, no registration, come and go as suits.

Building a Cleantech Venture: A Venture Studio Approach

10 November 2026

Tue 10 Nov, 5–7.30pm · Central Oxford (venue TBC) — Founder and venture-studio routes to building a cleantech company, with Mission Zero Technologies and Marble.