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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

June 2023
Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

June 20, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Grassroots Workspace 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

A healthy Breakfast is all you need to start a beautiful morning. Yogurt Breakfast Bowl is served on Tuesday Morning, with a selection of cereals, fresh fruit and Yogurt in ... Read more

Free
The Speaking Retreat

June 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Witney Business & Innovation Centre Windrush House, Windrush Industrial Park, Burford Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

About The Speaking Retreat Do you KNOW you have a message people should hear? Do you absolutely know that you can help other people – and you need to find ... Read more

£395
3) Exit Right 2023 – 22nd June 17:30 – An exit dilemma: should we sell, or should we grow?

June 22, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Wood Centre Wood Centre for Innovation Quarry Road Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

There are lots of factors to consider when deciding whether to grow or sell your business. Serial entrepreneur Marcus Exall & M&A expert Andy Maher from Endeavour, an M&A advisory ... Read more

Free
Oxford Festival of Arts

June 23, 2023 @ 9:00 am - July 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Oxford City Centre Cowley Pl, Oxford, United Kingdom

About Oxford Festival of Arts 2023 The Oxford Festival of Arts 2023 (OFA 2023) will be back in venues across Oxford this year, with events running from 23 June to ... Read more

Free
BUSINESS STARTUP BOOTCAMP: MEDTECH

June 27, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Online

Early-stage MedTech businesses with a spark of an idea or an established MedTech company looking to launch innovative products or services. Run over two and a half days in July, ... Read more
OBN C-Suite Breakfast

Featured June 28, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

OBN C-Suite Breakfast: 'What does success look like for growing life sciences companies; is it aligned with what industry needs?' OBN's round table C-Suite Events are designed exclusively for senior ... Read more

£50
Wine tasting at Grassroots

June 30, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Grassroots Workspace 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Embark on a delightful journey of wine appreciation at our monthly wine tasting event Grassroots co-working space. Join us on the last day of each month for a delightful wine-down ... Read more

Free
July 2023
Wimbledon Strawberries and cream celebration

July 3, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Grassroots Workspace 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Yay! With Wimbledon just around the corner, we're super excited to host our very own strawberries and cream party! It's going to be a deliciously light feast of juicy strawberries ... Read more

Free
OBN Lunchtime Power Hour : New Technology for Better Drug Discovery – Organoids & Advanced Models

July 4, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online

The next edition of the OBN Lunchtime Power Hour series is hosted by our Corporate Sponsor Merck. This fascinating session will explore the potential applications of organoids and advanced 3D ... Read more

Free
OxBOoSt Network

July 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

tap social North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, United Kingdom

OxBOoSt Network is a new regular meet-up for Oxfordshire businesses who want to connect, collaborate and exchange ideas. OxLEP Business engages with thousands of business owners and leaders every year ... Read more

Free