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Calling all University of Oxford staff and student

Calling all University of Oxford staff and students - Have you applied for our Entrepreneurship Events Grant yet? 💡💰

We love #entrepreneurship here at Enterprising Oxford, which is why we want to support more #entrepreneurial training and #networking opportunities. This £500 grant could help towards your entrepreneurship event, whether that be a:

💡 Founder talk
💡 Panel discussion
💡 Pitching workshop

...or something else! We want to hear your ideas!

📝 Application deadline - 5pm, 27 March 2023. Apply now 📲 click the link in our bio

#Grant #Entrepreneur #Events #Founder #Pitching #Workshop

📚 Huge thanks to everyone who attended the #IDE

📚 Huge thanks to everyone who attended the #IDEA Book Club on Tuesday evening, and to Professor Abigail Williams for leading the event.

It was a great success with over 20 participants in attendance. If you missed it, don't worry - we're already planning the next Book Club event and look forward to sharing details on how you'll be able to sign up. Watch this space! 💡

#BookClub #IWD23 #EmbracingEquity #InvisibleWomen

🎉 Pitch @ the Pub is TOMORROW! There's still ti

🎉 Pitch @ the Pub is TOMORROW! There's still time to book your place and join us!

Pitch @ the Pub is a fun and engaging way to find out about new up-and-coming startups, spinouts and social enterprises in Oxford. Join us at our next event:

💡 Pitch @ the Pub
📍 Business & IP Centre (BIPC)
📅 March 15th, 6-8pm

Our chosen pitchers will have a few minutes each to talk about their startups and show the audience what they are working on. Book your place to reserve a spot 👉 click the link in our bio!

#Pitch #BusinessIdea #NewVenture #StartUp #SocialEnterprise

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🚀 Entrepreneurship Events Grant - apply now! W

🚀 Entrepreneurship Events Grant - apply now!

We love #entrepreneurship here at Enterprising Oxford, which is why we want to support more #entrepreneurial training and #networking opportunities for all University of Oxford students and staff. This £500 grant could help towards your entrepreneurship event, whether that be a Founder talk, panel discussion or pitching workshop - let us know your idea!

📝 Application deadline - 5pm, 27 March 2023 ➡ click the link in our bio!

@theoxstu @ox.west @oxwib @oxfordafrica @oxfordbiosoc

⏳ Oxford Venture Builder - Deadline tomorrow! ⏳

The application deadline for the Oxford #Venture Builder is looming! Open to all University staff and students looking to develop their business ideas, this programme will provide you with the tools, knowledge and experience you need to:

💡 Research the market
💡 Test the viability of your ideas
💡 Develop your products and services

Make sure to get your applications in by March 10! 👉 click the link in our bio to apply!

#BusinessIdea #NewVenture #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Spinout

🎉 Your favourite #pitching event is back - Pitc

🎉 Your favourite #pitching event is back - Pitch @ the Pub! 🎉

Pitch @ the Pub is a fun and engaging way to find out about new and up-and-coming startups, spinouts and social enterprises in Oxford. Join us at our next event:

💡 Pitch @ the Pub
📍 Business & IP Centre (BIPC)
📅 March 15th, 6-8pm

Our chosen pitchers will have a few minutes each to talk about their startups and show the audience what they are working on. Book your place to reserve a spot 👉 click the link in our bio and select 'Pitch @ the Pub'.

#Pitch #BusinessIdea #NewVenture #StartUp #SocialEnterprise

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! 👩‍🎓 👩‍

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! 👩‍🎓 👩‍🏫 👩‍🔧 👩‍🔬 ⭐

Today we're ending our #IWD23 countdown with some words of wisdom from Danae Maragouthakis, Founder and CEO of @yoxlyhealth.

🗨 "Believe in yourself, your idea, and what you can accomplish – if you don’t believe, nobody else will. Remember that diversity adds value. Your perspective adds value. Don’t let others minimize what you bring to the table."

Read the full interview with Danae and explore the entire Wonder Woman series to hear more from many #inspirational #women #entrepreneurs right here in #Oxfordshire. ▶ click the link in our bio and select ‘Wonder Woman’ series.

#EmbracingEquity #IWD23

📚 There are just a few days left to sign up for

📚 There are just a few days left to sign up for the March 14th #IDEA Book Club.

Network and engage with like-minded people within the IDEA community as we discuss chapter one of 'Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men' by Caroline Criado Perez. The event will be by Professor Abigail Williams, Professor of Eighteenth-Century Studies, Associate Head of Research for the Humanities Division, St Peter's College, University of Oxford.

📅 14th March
🕛 5.30-7.00pm
📍 Royal Oak Pub, 42-44 Woodstock Road, OX2 6HT

Spaces are limited to 20 spots, so make sure to secure your place. RSVP by March 10th 👉 click the link in our bio and select ‘IWD23 Events’.

#EmbraceEquity #IWD23

🗨 "I recommend surrounding yourself with people

🗨 "I recommend surrounding yourself with people who demonstrate the qualities you love and want to step into. Follow strong female role models and join empowering women’s networks."

With just one day left to go until #IWD23, meet our penultimate #inspirational #women #entrepreneur; Donna Ward-Higgs of DWH Coaching & Consultancy. 🤝

We caught up with Donna to find out more about her business, the challenges she has faced as a woman entrepreneur, and the advice she'd give to any aspiring entrepreneur. Read the full interview ➡ click the link in our bio to access the Wonder Woman series!

#EmbracingEquity

📢 #Entrepreneurship Events grant - opening TODA

📢 #Entrepreneurship Events grant - opening TODAY! 📢

Open to all University of Oxford #students and staff, now's your chance to secure funding in order to bring your #startup event to life!

For more information and apply by 27 March with your event ideas ➡ Click the link in our bio to apply!

#Event #Grant #Venture #Business #Entrepreneur

📅 March 7th, 12.30pm - #IWD23 event: Increasing

📅 March 7th, 12.30pm - #IWD23 event: Increasing Gender Diversity in Enterprise.

@oxford_uni has made a commitment to supporting entrepreneurship, but there are still inequalities in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Hosted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey, this event will open a discussion around how this picture can be changed for current and future generations of women.

Sign up now to attend online and join the discussion 👉 click the link in our bio and select 'International Women's Day Events' #EmbracingEquity

📢 Calling all University of Oxford students and

📢 Calling all University of Oxford students and staff - are you ready to unlock your #entrepreneurial potential? 📢

If you're looking to develop a #businessidea, either by yourself or as part of a team, the Oxford Venture Builder is for you! This short programme is designed to address the most common needs of entrepreneurs in the idea stage while providing vital ‘how-to’ skills, including:

◾ Understanding customers
◾ Validating business ideas
◾ Understanding how to develop products
◾ Networking with mentors, experts and other entrepreneurs
◾ Gaining experience in starting a new business
◾ Learning how to find the right team.

With only a week left to enter, there's no time like the present to make your application. Apply by March 10 to secure your place 👉 click the link in our bio.

#entrepreneur #venture #business #entrepreneurship #venture

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