National Doughnut day
2023-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
In honour of the Salvation Army Lassies (the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI), Grassroots is celebrating National Doughnut Day too!
A sweet treat for the workspace members.

Oxford Pride 2023
2023-06-03
Oxford Pride is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year on the 3rd June at University Parks! There will still be a parade through the city centre, ending up at the pride site. The organisers are now accepting applications for groups to join the parade.

In the run up to the main pride event, Oxford Pride are holding 20 events for the local community to celebrate 20 years of pride in the city. A full list of the events can be found on their website and social media pages.

Several UK Prides have already had to cancel events this year due to a lack of funds and volunteers – to get involved please visit and be apart of something bigger.

Oxfordshire’s Innovation Engine 2023 - launch event
2023-06-06 17:00 - 19:30
Advanced Oxford and the Elsevier International Centre for Study of Research are pleased to invite you to join the launch of a new innovation dashboard for Oxfordshire and the publication of our research report – Oxfordshire’s Innovation Engine 2023; a scientific supercluster, looking back, looking forward. The report provides a stocktake and recommendations relating to the development of the Oxfordshire region, as part of the UK Scientific Superpower.
The Oxfordshire Innovation Engine reports, published in 2013 and 2016 respectively, provided a critique of the region’s commercial scientific and technology landscape, along with a set of recommendations for the development of the region. This new research will assess how much progress has been made, a decade on from the original Oxfordshire Innovation Engine report, and will identify areas requiring new or further action.
Prof Sir John Bell and Baroness Nicola Blackwood will join the event as speakers.
5 – 5.30 pm Arrival, registration, refreshments
5.30 – 6.30 pm Launch event
6.30 – 7.30 pm Networking drinks reception

How to Deliver High-Value Results Using the Latest Features and Generative AI from Google Workspace
2023-06-07 | Online
“Join us to keep up with the product updates and AI experiences from Google Workspace.”
Join our webinar “How to Deliver High-Value Results Using the Latest Features and Generative AI from Google Workspace” to keep up with the latest product updates and harness your collaboration with cutting-edge AI solutions. Date & Time: June 7, 2023, at 10 AM CET.

Highlights

Entering the new era of AI: The full potential of Google Workspace’s latest available features
What’s next: The upcoming generative AI experiences to streamline your teams’ collaboration
Get more done in less time: Product enhancements to increase the helpfulness of Google Workspace
Customer Success Case: Learn practical insights from Jooble, an international job search company

Pride Lunch
2023-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Join us for an extraordinary Pride Month lunch celebration as we come together for a vibrant and enchanting lunch at Grassroots! Immerse yourself in an exuberant atmosphere filled with joy, love, and acceptance, while treating your taste buds to a diverse and enticing menu that beautifully embodies the spirit of our community. Indulge in a delightful array of rainbow-inspired dishes alongside beloved traditional favourites, creating a culinary experience that truly celebrates diversity. Save the date and join us for this unforgettable Pride Month Lunch, where cherished memories are certain to be created!
LGBT pride represents a profound commitment to the promotion of self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals as a vibrant and valued social group. Pride is about overcoming prejudice, and hatred, reducing isolation, and showing members of the LGBTQI+ community that they are not alone.
Happy Pride Month!

Exit Right 2023 – A tale of two exits: an IPO and a trade sale
2023-06-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Wood Centre, Wood Centre for Innovation Quarry Road Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8SB, United Kingdom
Come and Listen to the personal experiences of two different types of company exits. Matthew Walls, CEO of GENinCode, will share his journey of transitioning from a private to a public company through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Meanwhile, Andrew Luers, Co-Founder and CEO of Habitat Energy, will discuss the growth of his company that eventually led to its acquisition by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners in 2021.
Speakers:
Andrew Luers, Co-Founder & CEO, Habitat Energy
Before founding Habitat Energy, Andrew helped to start a lead software and data company, serving the US healthcare industry. Previous to that he was a Principle at BCG, advising distributed energy business models and acquisition in the UK and US. He has a Masters in Aerospace Engineering from MIT and PhD in Physics from the University of Oxford.
Matthew Walls, CEO, GENinCode
Matthew became CEO of GENinCode on incorporation in 2018. Prior to that he was CEO and Executive Chairman of Atlantis Healthcare, an international patient behavioural change company, and CEO of Epistem Holdings plc, a personalized medicine and diagnostics company, which was listed on AIM in 2017. He started his career at ICI, helping to lead its transition to AstraZenica where he became Global Commercial Director. He is a qualified accountant and studied at Manchester University.

Trinity college panel discussion
2023-06-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Trinity College, Trinity College Auditorium, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BH, United Kingdom
To be apart of World Oceans day, Trinity college are holding a panel discussion about how we should rebuild the connection between the ocean and society.
Bridging the divide between our oceans & society: Why should we care?
Panel Summary & Aims:
The oceans are a mystery, as foreign to us as outer space but crucially intertwined with all life on Earth, playing a pivotal role in climate regulation and food production. Yet there has long been a divide between humans and the world beneath the sea surface — a chasm that is not merely physical, but emotional and psychological as well. This perceived distance between our existence and the oceans has made urgent policy decisions — such as the protection of ocean ecosystems and the regulation of fishing practices — less attainable, especially when the consequences are often unknown to the public. How can members of the scientific community, along with policymakers and media professionals committed to exploring and understanding the importance of our oceans, help to bridge that gap in perception? To make the ocean deep as tangible as our gardens and forests?
Join us as we discuss these and other questions related to better caring for our marine environments.
This session is free and open to all. In-person and online tickets available.

British Beer Day
2023-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
At Grassroots, we’re excited to invite you to join us in style for the highly anticipated return of Pizza and Beer Week. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable fusion of British beer and pizza, featuring tantalizing flavors and refreshing brews.

We believe in accommodating all diets, so this exciting event promises an unforgettable fusion of beer and pizza, with options for everyone. Whether you’re a meat lover, a vegetarian, or have dietary restrictions, we’ve got you covered.

Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering adventure that will leave you craving more. Don’t miss out on the perfect combination of great beer and delicious pizza at Grassroots. Join us for Pizza and Beer Week and celebrate British Beer Day like never before!

#StartedinOxford Demo Night 14th June 2023
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Weston Library, Weston Library, Oxford, OX1 3BG, United Kingdom
The #StartedinOxford Demo Night is a celebration of the Oxford startup scene and a showcase of some of the best early stage startups in and around Oxford, and will be held in the Blackwell Hall, Weston Library, Oxford on Wednesday 14 June 6-8pm. This event is a truly pan-Oxford event; there will be a variety of ventures linked to the University of Oxford and Oxfordshire.
Come along to the event and choose your favourite startup by “investing” in them. Each attendee will be given $1,000 #StartedinOxford dollars to invest with and the startup with the most investment at the end of the evening will receive a prize!
If you want to get plugged into the startup community in Oxford, then the #StartedinOxford Demo Night is the place to be!
As an attendee you will get:
• The opportunity to engage with Oxford-linked ventures from a range of sectors
• Serendipitous networking with other attendees, including keyservices, connectors, and supporters in the Oxford-linked entrepreneurship ecosystem
Join us and find out!

Oxford Business Expo
2023-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | kassam stadium, Grenoble road, Oxford, OX4 4XP, United Kingdom
Oxford Business Expo 2023

Thursday 15 June 2023
10:00am – 2:00pm
Kassam Stadium

Event Overview
Join hundreds of local businesses at the Oxford Business Expo which is taking place on Thursday 15th June 2023 at the Kassam Stadium.
Enjoy the opportunity to openly network with over 250 attendees from across Oxfordshire at Oxford’s largest business show, whilst exploring the exhibition packed with a variety of local exhibitors showcasing their services and promoting their latest products.
As well as a busy exhibition, there will also be free seminars and workshops from Oxfordshire’s leading keynote and business speakers as well as a speed networking session.
This event is completely free to attend – simply pre-register online today!
Venue Information
This event will be taking place at the Conference & Events Centre at the Kassam Stadium. Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, the venue has over 500 free car parking spaces and is set in the prestigious grounds of the football stadium.
How to Get There

The Kassam Stadium is easily accessible by car and public transport including buses. The venue is located just off the A4074 and is easily accessible from Reading, Newbury, Swindon and Milton Keynes.

OxfordBusiness Expo2023
2023-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | kassam stadium, Grenoble road, Oxford, OX4 4XP, United Kingdom
Event Overview
Join hundreds of local businesses at the Oxford Business Expo which is taking place on Thursday 15th June 2023 at the Kassam Stadium.
Enjoy the opportunity to openly network with over 250 attendees from across Oxfordshire at Oxford’s largest business show, whilst exploring the exhibition packed with a variety of local exhibitors showcasing their services and promoting their latest products.
As well as a busy exhibition, there will also be free seminars and workshops from Oxfordshire’s leading keynote and business speakers as well as a speed networking session.
This event is completely free to attend – simply pre-register online today!
Venue Information
This event will be taking place at the Conference & Events Centre at the Kassam Stadium. Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, the venue has over 500 free car parking spaces and is set in the prestigious grounds of the football stadium.
How to Get There
The Kassam Stadium is easily accessible by car and public transport including buses. The venue is located just off the A4074 and is easily accessible from Reading, Newbury, Swindon and Milton Keynes.

Oxford Blockchain Conference 2023
2023-06-18 09:00 - 18:00 | Oxford Town Hall, Oxford Town Hall, Oxford, OX1 1BX, United Kingdom
Oxford Blockchain Conference is the premier blockchain event in collaboration with Oxford University, where founders, researchers and executives of leading blockchain companies and institutions share their view on the industry.
Sponsored by leading firms in the industry like Coinbase, Cardano, Solana and AAVE, the conference is the flagship event of Oxford Blockchain Society.
We shine light on the intersection of research and industry in the blockchain space, taking in a unique perspective from a world-class research institution.
Oxford Blockchain Conference brings together global researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, developers and global media – and creates unparalleled networking opportunities. In partnership with University of Cambridge and Imperial College London, this is the community that will define the next generation of the blockchain space for the wider world.
Get a chance to stand in front of a crowd of world-class VCs in a founder pitching competition and launch your own company.

🌟 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:ford university
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– Stani Kulechov (founder AAVE & Lens Protocol)
– Eli Ben-Sasson (founder Starkware & ZCash)
– Arthur Breitman (founder Tezos)
– Prof. Bill Roscoe (ex-Head of Computer Science Department @ University of Oxford, Lead at the Oxford Blockchain Research Centre)

Not technical? No problem! There is a no-code hackathon (hosted and sponsored by Popcorn).
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your blockchain knowledge and connect with world-class researchers and students.
Tickets are free for students (ID required) and £8 for non-students (£3 if retweeted!). Get your tickets now and immerse yourself in the world of blockchain!

In partnership with EduDAO: https://www.oxfordblockchain.xyz/conference

Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
2023-06-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, 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 the Grassroots Kitchen.

The Speaking Retreat
2023-06-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Witney Business & Innovation Centre, Windrush House, Windrush Industrial Park, Burford Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7DX, 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 the audiences who will listen to you?
Or are you getting great feedback from your presentations at networking and business events – and want to learn how to find clients who will pay you to speak?
Or maybe you’re already speaking, and want to find more clients, and better clients too?
This one day course – The Speaking Retreat, delivered live to only eight attendees, will help you develop your presentation skills and, crucially, show you how and where to find paid speaking gigs too.
Are you already speaking – but not being paid?
Creating your keynote, the presentation you’ll be known for, is just part of the process. There are thousands of amazing speakers out there who aren’t being paid! That’s why we’ll spend the second half of the day looking at the business of speaking, and where and how to find the right clients for you, willing to pay you to educate, inspire and entertain their audience.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
– How to build your reputation and profile with the right people.
– Ensuring that your audience know exactly what you stand for, and why you’re the right speaker for their teams, their event, or their audience.
– Let’s build a presentation for you which perfectly captures the messages you know your audience will benefit from.
– We’ll take your audience on a journey from understanding the problem they need to solve, to coming away at the end with the answers they need.
– We’ll ensure that the people who book speakers know exactly what they’re getting when they book you, and know exactly why they should book you.
– It is a massive deal to put someone on stage for an annual conference or major event. So let’s help you to build the trust with your potential clients, so that they have that trust in you which leads them to being confident to book you.
– Then, we’ll train you to deliver, so that clients rave about you, and more clients want to book you as a result.
– I’ll show you how to make money by being paid to speak – and turning your presentation into other products too.
You see, as well as being paid to deliver keynotes at conferences and events, it is also perfectly possible to create courses, workshops and other products from your knowledge, that you can also be paid for.
As well as being a paid keynote speaker, I also write books, run retreats and workshops (like this one for example) and am paid to run training events for the companies I work for, expanding on the issues I’ve touched on in my keynote. You’ll learn how to build the value around everything you do, to get paid for everything you do.
Virtual – opening up the world from your desk
I have been paid for many virtual events over the last few years, and that world is open to you too.
Sure, they don’t pay as much as ‘real life’ events, but to be able to speak to a captive and appreciative audience anywhere in the world, and then 45 minutes later be able to come downstairs and make a cup of tea, sure has some advantages over the travel and the time taken to get to face to face events.
Build your reputation as a virtual speaker, and you’ll open up even more opportunities – and at times to suit you too.
Promoting yourself – being your own agent
Learn how to build your own PR and publicity, putting yourself in front of the people who actually book speakers. You’ll find out exactly how I’ve been able to get booked by major multinational companies directly, and not through an agent.
Being brilliant at what you do is one thing, making sure that other people know about it and understanding how to turn that into paying clients, is exactly how we’ll finish the workshop The Speaking Retreat.

3) Exit Right 2023 - 22nd June 17:30 - An exit dilemma: should we sell, or should we grow?
2023-06-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Wood Centre, Wood Centre for Innovation Quarry Road Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8SB, 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 business, have bought and sold many companies. They will share their experiences of successful growth strategies and tips for acquisitions and business exit. In addition, Matt Brown, Co-Founder of Quorbit, workforce management experts, will talk about the acquisition of his company by UKG and his dilemma about whether to sell or grow.
Speakers:
Marcus Exall, Partner, Endeavour
Marcus is a serial entrepreneur, investor and board advisor. He was part of the early wave of digital pioneers after a career in marketing in both London and Tokyo. He built a successful digital agency, exiting to IPG in 2011. Since his first exit, he has been involved in building many successful tech businesses, either as an investor, founder or operator. Businesses in which he has been directly involved have scaled to hundreds of employees and over $1 billion in venture funding. He is a trusted adviser and mentor to technology and agency founders across the UK and Europe.
He is a long-term supporter and trustee of the charity Project Hello World which aims to bridge the digital divide by connecting hard-to-reach communities to online education and WIFI connectivity.

Oxford Festival of Arts
2023-06-23 09:00 - 2023-07-16 17:00 | Oxford City Centre, Cowley Pl, Oxford, OX4 1DZ, 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 16 July.
This year’s theme is People. Stories. Histories. with events including the Rosie Holt: The Woman’s Hour, and the BBC Big Band with vocalist Claire Martin in a spectacular evening of jazz in the Festival Marquee. More events will be revealed over the coming weeks.
Much of the festival will take place in the Festival Marquee on the grounds of Magdalen College School (MCS), with events also taking place across the city at locations such as Christ Church Cathedral, Sheldonian Theatre, and SJE Arts Oxford.

About the festival
The Oxford Festival of the Arts is a month-long celebration of arts and culture with a vibrant mix of music, art, dance, theatre, big-name speakers and more. It was founded by Magdalen College School and the first festival took place in 2009.
Events take place across the city each summer, from the third week of June onwards, attracting nationally and internationally renowned performers and artists, as well as exciting newcomers and home-grown talent.
Through its many cultural partnerships, the festival is able to make use of the buildings, open spaces, and performance venues that the beautiful city of Oxford has to offer.
The festival’s mission is to offer a broad programme of performances, events, and experiences embracing music; classical, contemporary and new, theatre, visual art, film, dance, comedy, and literature.
The festival celebrates Oxford’s diverse communities and offers something for everyone, whatever their age, background or artistic experience, and the school remains the lead sponsor and greatest supporter of the festival.

BUSINESS STARTUP BOOTCAMP: MEDTECH
2023-06-27 13:00 - 14:00 | 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, this Business Startup Bootcamp will introduce you to many of the tools, methodologies, and approaches that will enable you to design, test, and de-risk your business model hypotheses.
Date: Friday 7th July – 12:30 – 4 pm – Virtual via Zoom
What to expect?
Building on Lean Startup methodology, the workshops will introduce you to the tools and techniques successful companies use to progress innovative new business ideas. The outcomes of the programme will include ways to define and articulate the business story concisely, which will increase the chances of commercial funding success.
Participants will also benefit from networking opportunities with industry experts, help and advice on how to approach potential development partners, access to Bruntwood SciTech events during the course of the programme and support and guidance from the Bruntwood SciTech Innovation Services team.
*By attending this workshop you’ll be the first to know about future Accelerator programmes run by Bruntwood SciTech and will be provided with support for your application.
*Joining a boot camp is necessary to apply for full accelerator programmes in future, though following on to the next accelerator isn’t compulsory.
In partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and supported by Cancer Research Horizons, Marks and Clerk and Lucid Group.

OBN C-Suite Breakfast
2023-06-28 08:30 - 10:30
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 C-Suite leaders (or equivalent) from life sciences organisations, whether R&D or those involved in providing critical support services to the industry.
Programme:
08.30 – 09.00 Guest arrival and breakfast served
09.00 – 09.30 Introduction from Stuart Rose, CEO, OBN, followed by keynotes from:

Matthew Beard PhD, Senior Director External Innovation at Ipsen
Sarah Pollitt, Independent Pharma & Healthcare Strategic Advisor
Joe Illingworth, Research and Co-founder of DJS Antibodies

09.30 – 10.30 Moderated round table discussion
Free for OBN Member, Complimentary – C-Suite Only
£50 OBN Non-Member – C-Suite Only
Address: IPSEN UK
102 PARK DR, MILTON,
OX14 4RZ
ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE
BOOKINGS: https://obn.glueup.com/event/79786/register/

Wine tasting at Grassroots
2023-06-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, 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 moment. Indulge your senses with a carefully curated selection of exquisite red and white wines, perfectly complemented by a selection of delectable nibbles that will tantalize your taste buds.
We can’t wait to welcome you as you join us to this delightful afternoon at Grassroots! Cheers!

Wimbledon Strawberries and cream celebration
2023-07-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, 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 and heavenly cream, all in celebration of this amazing tennis tournament.
As always the event will be held in our kitchen area in Grassroots – for all our members to enjoy!

OBN Lunchtime Power Hour : New Technology for Better Drug Discovery - Organoids & Advanced Models
2023-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 models in advancing drug discovery, and how harnessing the power of these technologies will increase the development of novel therapies and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
The webinar will include several case studies highlighting the application of these models, along with any challenges of use and limitations with functionality and reproducibility.
register here to reserve your space: https://obn.glueup.com/event/81499/register/
Registration ⇽ OBN Lunchtime Power Hour : New Technology for Better Drug Discovery – Organoids & Advanced Models | OBN (UK) Ltd‌ on Glue Up
Non-member ticket £25
Free for members

OxBOoSt Network
2023-07-04 16:00 - 17:00 | tap social, North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, OX2 0LX, 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 providing knowledge, advice and other business development support. But until now there hasn’t been an easy way to help these businesses to network. Problem solved…
The OxBOoSt network will meet on the first Tuesday of every month from 4pm to 5pm and is open to all Oxfordshire based businesses to join (and its free!).
Each meeting will include up to 5 pre-arranged slots for businesses to share their story or pitch for collaboration and a forward look of business support from OxLEP. And of course there will be plenty of time for networking.
You can request one of the business story slots on the booking form.
This meeting will be in-person at Tap Social – in their Tap Room! OxBOoSt Network drinks will be available afterwards (it will be a chargeable bar).

Exit Right 2023 - 6th July 17:30 - Buying a company: what is the purchaser looking for?
2023-07-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Wood Centre, Wood Centre for Innovation Quarry Road Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8SB, United Kingdom
In order to prepare for exit, it is important to create a business that purchasers are excited to buy. So, what exactly is a purchaser looking for and what can you do to increase your chances of success? David Tomlinson has considerable experience in building, buying and selling his own companies and will share personal insights and effective approaches to exit. You will also hear from David Peddy who set up SIGH to acquire other companies with long-term view of exiting.
Speaker:
David Tomlinson, Managing Director, Anda Health
After studying maths at Gonville and Keyes, David started work with McKinsey in the US, travelling widely and maintaining a study programme up to, and including, post-doctoral research. He returned to the UK and headed up Fujitsu and Virgin Media and subsequently moved into building, buying and selling his own companies.
David is now a member of a philanthropic group of individuals, under Anda Health, that are looking to support innovative medical research with seed funding and access to clinical, governance and commercial expertise. Their focus is on Motor Neurone Disease, respiratory diseases, paediatric oncology and antimicrobial resistance. They have a track record of providing seed funding of £350m.
David Peddy, Managing Director, SIGH Ltd
After a corporate career in sales and marketing at AC Nielsen, MÖLNLYCKE and Meadox, David worked with medical device businesses such as Surgicraft, AMBA Medical and Zeppelin. He is an experienced businessman with extensive knowledge of marketing, promotion, pricing, corporate lawyers and business acquisition. David is now a business advisor and helps with growth plans as well as assisting and mentoring in their sale process.

Tour de tech
2023-07-06 18:00 - 19:30
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, cycle for about 1.5 hours, and come back to the pub for some food. All informal, friendly, and fun. Please visit www.tourdetech.co.uk for more information.
We meet from 6 pm at The Talkhouse Pub in Stanton St John, OX33 1EX. We will ride for about 90 mins (c. 35km) and take in Brill Hill. So yes, it is the mountain stage! Don’t worry, we will wait at the top for the last rider and take in the view at the windmill. Then a nice flat-ish loop back to the pub for some hearty food.
All are welcome – just RSVP to let us know you’re joining, and to choose your meal.
www.tourdetech.co.uk
See you soon,
David, Chris, Richard, and the Tour de Tech team

World Chocolate Day Networking
2023-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Discover a delightful escape at GrassRoots, where chocolate-based wonders await. Step into our inviting open-plan space, where rich flavors harmonize and tempt your taste buds. Experience a world of indulgence, where each bite is a sweet and satisfying treat. Join fellow chocolate enthusiasts in a haven of culinary bliss. Come, relax, and savor the scrumptious offerings at GrassRoots today.

BUSINESS STARTUP BOOTCAMP: MEDTECH
2023-07-11 09:45 - 17:00
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, this Business Startup Bootcamp will introduce you to many of the tools, methodologies, and approaches that will enable you to design, test, and de-risk your business model hypotheses.
Date: Tuesday 11th July
Time: 9:45 – 5 pm
Address: Citylabs 1.0, Nelson St, Manchester M13 9NQ
What to expect?
Building on Lean Startup methodology, the workshops will introduce you to the tools and techniques successful companies use to progress innovative new business ideas. The outcomes of the programme will include ways to define and articulate the business story concisely, which will increase the chances of commercial funding success.
Participants will also benefit from: networking opportunities with industry experts, help and advice on how to approach potential development partners, access to Bruntwood SciTech events during the course of the programme and support and guidance from the Bruntwood SciTech Innovation Services team.
*By attending this workshop you’ll be the first to know about future Accelerator programmes run by Bruntwood SciTech, and will be provided with support for your application.
*Joining a bootcamp is necessary to apply for full accelerator programmes in future, though following on to the next accelerator isn’t compulsory.
In partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and supported by Cancer Research Horizons, Marks and Clerk and Lucid Group

‘How can we foster better collaboration between centres of excellence in the UK to further support life sciences innovation’.
2023-07-12 08:30 - 10:30
During this round-table discussion our speakers will share their thoughts on:

How well do the UK’s leading academic institutions currently work together?
The importance of strong collaboration in supporting the translation of innovation out of academic institutions – what difference can it make in real life terms?
How well does the UK Government support academic institutions in the translation of innovation into industry, and how can this be improved?
How well does industry support academic institutions to commercialise innovation – what can be done better?

Programme:
08.30 – 09.00 Guest arrival and breakfast served
09.00 – 09.30 Introductions & keynotes from:

Prashant Shah, Co-founder, o2h Group
Fiona Reid, Associate Professor & Programme Director, MSc Bioscience Entrepreneurship​, UCL School of Management
Steve Silvey, Senior Investment Manager, Oxford University Innovation​
Hannah Sore, CEO, PharmEnable​, Cambridge

09.30 – 10.30 Round table discussion with all guests and speakers, facilitated by OBN
Please note that places are limited and will be offered on an approval-only basis.
For further assistance please contact organiser at; jane.odriscoll@obn.org.uk or events@obn.org.uk
To register visit : https://obn.glueup.com/event/74535/
Venue:
o2h ventures
Hauxton House,
The Mill SciTech Park,
Mill Lane
Hauxton
Cambridge
CB22 5HX
England, United Kingdom

BUSINESS STARTUP BOOTCAMP: MEDTECH
2023-07-12 09:45 - 17:00
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, this Business Startup Bootcamp will introduce you to many of the tools, methodologies, and approaches that will enable you to design, test, and de-risk your business model hypotheses.
Date: Wednesday 12th July – 9:45 – 5 pm
Address: Citylabs 1.0, Nelson St, Manchester M13 9NQ
What to expect?
Building on Lean Startup methodology, the workshops will introduce you to the tools and techniques successful companies use to progress innovative new business ideas. The outcomes of the programme will include ways to define and articulate the business story concisely, which will increase the chances of commercial funding success.
Participants will also benefit from: networking opportunities with industry experts, help and advice on how to approach potential development partners, access to Bruntwood SciTech events during the course of the programme and support and guidance from the Bruntwood SciTech Innovation Services team.
*By attending this workshop you’ll be the first to know about future Accelerator programmes run by Bruntwood SciTech, and will be provided with support for your application.
*Joining a bootcamp is necessary to apply for full accelerator programmes in future, though following on to the next accelerator isn’t compulsory.
In partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and supported by Cancer Research Horizons, Marks and Clerk and Lucid Group

Hotdog lunch fundraiser
2023-07-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Hotdog lunch fundraiser at Grassroots!
Join us for a sizzling hotdog fundraiser aimed at raising funds for prostate cancer research. We invite you to be part of this incredibly delicious event that not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports a crucial cause.
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience on 18th July. This fundraiser is more than just a culinary delight; it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact in the fight against prostate cancer. In order to participate, we kindly request that you bring a generous contribution of one pound. Your contribution will not only allow you to indulge in a delectable feast of freshly prepared hotdogs, but it will also contribute to advancing vital research efforts.
Prostate cancer affects countless lives, and by joining us, you become a part of the solution. Every bite you take and every pound you contribute will bring us closer to breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Your support is essential in raising awareness, supporting patients and their families, and ultimately finding a cure.

Join us at the OBN Summer Drinks Party
2023-07-19 18:00 - 21:00
Join us in London for OBN’s 2023 Summer Drinks – a wonderful evening of networking, entertainment, drinks, and nibbles hosted from the stunning setting of Taylor Wessing’s Roof Garden, boasting magnificent views over central London.
The event is taking place on 19 July and is an ever-popular evening where OBN members and non-members can meet and relax, reflect on the year so far and look forward to future growth and development within this exciting industry.
The evening will feature a selection of hand-picked entertainment, plenty of drinks, and some delicious food.
OBN members are entitled to one free ticket, with additional tickets available for £50 plus VAT each. Non-OBN members are welcome to attend as well, with tickets available for £100.00 plus VAT.

Venue: New Street Square

Address: 5 New St Square, London EC4A 3TW

Phone: 020 7300 7000

Contact organiser at: events@obn.org.uk
