by Admin | Jul 24, 2019 | Developing an Idea or Early Stage, External Resources, Finance, Funding & Competitions, Growing my Company, Programmes & Events, Social Enterprise
Bethnal Green Ventures invests in and supports great teams with new ideas to help build solutions to social and environmental problems through an intensive three-month programme.
by Admin | Jul 24, 2019 | Articles & Information, Blog & Case Studies, Oxford, Personalised, Programmes & Events, Science & Technology
Many initiatives have been undertaken to promote entrepreneurial spirit amongst women scientists, but very few can boast of doing so in a concerted manner between Oxford and Cambridge.. The RisingWISE programme is a new Oxbridge network fostering long-term...
by Admin | Jun 13, 2019 | Articles & Information, Blog & Case Studies, Exploring Opportunities, Funding & Competitions, Oxford, People & Organisations, Programmes & Events, Social Enterprise
Without student social action, both this city and Oxford University would look and feel very different. The Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Awards, now in their tenth year, are a joint initiative between the university and Oxford Hub to celebrate the efforts made by...
by Admin | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog & Case Studies, Developing an Idea or Early Stage, Exploring Opportunities, Growing my Company, Oxford, People & Organisations, Personalised, Programmes & Events, Social Enterprise, Students
Do social impact and entrepreneurship go together? If stereotypes are anything to go by, no. Social impact comes with a sense of altruism – a privileging of what’s best for a community. Entrepreneurs think only of themselves, grasping opportunities that come their...
by Admin | Nov 13, 2018 | Articles & Information, Blog & Case Studies, Developing an Idea or Early Stage, Oxford, Programmes & Events
4,412 businesses were started in Oxfordshire in 2016 (the latest year for which statistics are available from StartUp Britain). Have you ever wondered what those businesses do? The #StartedinOxford demo nights offer a rare window into their world, showcasing...
by Admin | Aug 9, 2018 | Articles & Information, Blog & Case Studies, Developing an Idea or Early Stage, Programmes & Events
When Martha was introduced as “Baroness of Soho”, it felt for a moment like we joined the set of the UK edition of the TV series “Silicon Valley”. This must be the most creative startup title ever, beating “Chief Connector of Dots” hands down. However, it didn’t take...
