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.
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.
3 rides this summer, so save the dates Thu 6 July Wed 9 August Wed 6 September What is it? Est in 2017, the Tour de Tech is a cycling network for founders, investors, professionals, and senior execs in the tech sector. We meet once a month during the summer at a pub near Oxford, ... Read more
Celebrating the value of property across Oxfordshire WALKS See the City of Oxford at street level and view the changing property and architectural vernacular as it strives to become one of the most innovative and progressive regions in northern Europe. FULL PROGRAMME AWARDS Returning to Keble College as our venue in 2023, these awards are ... Read more
Unpacking the Paradox of the Perfection Trap with speaker Thomas Curran. We live in a society that continually broadcasts the need to want more, from our personal to our working lives, it incessantly promotes this idea of desire. And the way we achieve this goal? We must be perfect. We're also witnessing an alarming surge ... Read more
Digital Technology and the Natural Environment Speaker Prof. Gordon S. Blair, Head of Environmental Digital Strategy, UKCEH. Agenda 7:30pm - Presentation begins. 9:00pm - Event ends. Synopsis Contemporary digital technologies can make a profound impact on our understanding of the natural environment in moving toward sustainable futures. Examples of such technologies included sources of ... Read more
The expert-led event and thought leadership series serves as a platform for entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore opportunities within the science and technology sectors. The carefully curated sessions will cover a broad range of topics relevant to spin outs (existing and future) and fast growth companies, including business ... Read more
3 BioForward is OBN's 'Roadmap for Growth' Life Sciences event, designed to provide the support, skills, know-how and industry connections required to build a commercially successful business. Now in its fifth year, BioForward is attended by leaders and decision makers of growing R&D companies across all therapy and technological areas, alongside companies who provide services ... Read more
Macmillan's Coffee Morning is our biggest fundraising event to support people living with cancer People all over the UK host their own Coffee Morning and donations raised on the day are made to Macmillan. A Coffee Morning can be whatever you want it to be. It could be at home, on your driveway, a hall ... Read more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When we talk about the causes of breast cancer and how we can act to prevent it as well as to bring awareness to the people and families lives it affects everyday. Sadly not all breast cancer cases are preventable. But studies show that at least 30% of breast cancer cases are ... Read more
Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. It also serves as an opportunity to inspire and empower future generations. This year, Black History Month will be dedicated to honouring the achievements of black women who are often forgotten, heroines. We want to ... Read more
The Oxford science and ideas Festival is a cost-effective and powerful way to bring people together. We inspire curious minds of all ages and backgrounds to access and help shape new ideas. Highlight academic and business capabilities within IF Oxford to show career pathways in an informal learning context. IF Oxford helps build science, social and cultural ... Read more
Put down roots in a well-established business community of science and technology innovators.
