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Community & Events

When you’re starting out in business you need a team on your side. When you’re a science or tech innovator, you need a community.

Grassroots is a hub of creativity and innovation, teeming with ambitious minds looking to make an impact on the world. Our network fosters collaboration, helping early-stage science and technology entrepreneurs come up with ingenious solutions and make the breakthroughs they are looking for.

To enhance these opportunities for growth, we host a range of regular networking socialising events are – giving you the chance to rub shoulders with your soon-to-be successful peers who could help propel your future projects.

Surround yourself with inspiration and expertise and tap into a community that specialises in science and technology – and turning it into a thriving business.

Leverage the know-how of our skilled in-house business support team, who are here to support you on your growth journey. From questions on the logistics of running of your business to strategic decision-making advice, we have the expertise and connections to push your business forward.

Upcoming Events

Members Only

March 2025
Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day 2025

March 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

When? 4th of March Where ? G_R Kitchen Time ? 9am-5pm What is Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day? Shrove Tuesday, often referred to as Pancake Day, is a Christian tradition that ... Read more
St. Patricks Day at G_R

March 17, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bring out your green! St. Patrick’s Day—observed every March 17—is packed with parades, good luck charms, and all things green. The event started as a religious holiday, but over time ... Read more
March Wine-Down with G_R team

March 28, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dear Members, It’s that time of the month again! We are excited to invite you to our monthly office wine-down , where we’ll celebrate all our hard work and the ... Read more
March 2026
Unlock Opportunities in the UK Defence Sector – Lunch with Make UK Defence

March 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Grassroots Workspace 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Join us for a casual lunch to explore how Make UK Defence can open doors in the UK defence sector! Unlock Opportunities in the UK Defence Sector – Lunch with ... Read more

Free
Scale by Design: Building Systems for Sustainable Growth

March 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online

Growing a business shouldn’t feel like holding everything together with sheer willpower. In this masterclass, we explore what it truly means to scale with intention rather than by accident. Drawing on real ... Read more

Free
August 2026
Wine Down

August 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Grassroots Workspace 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

We’re excited to announce the return of our Wine Down event! Join us on Friday 21st August from 3–4pm for an hour of great conversation, community spirit, and a well‑deserved ... Read more

Free
September 2026
Grassroots Summer BBQ

September 3 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Keble College 25 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Join fellow Grassroots members for an exclusive afternoon of exceptional food, drinks and networking at our Summer BBQ. 📅 Thursday 3 September 2026 🕛 12:00pm – 3:00pm 📍 Keble, Parks ... Read more

Free