#StartedinOxford Showcase

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Event overview 
A large hall full of people at a showcase event

Whether you're a founder, investor, student, researcher, or startup enthusiast, this interactive event is your chance to experience Oxford’s innovation scene up close. Meet the brilliant minds behind 16 early-stage ventures and take part in a fun ‘investment’ experience that puts you in the investor’s seat.

Each attendee receives £1000 in #StartedinOxford pounds to invest in their favourite startups, and your choices will shape the outcome of the night. The top three startups with the most audience investment will win prizes and funding.

What to expect on the night:

  • Live pitches from exciting early-stage startups
  • A dynamic founder panel discussion, where local entrepreneurs share what it really takes to build a business
  • An audience-led investment showcase where attendees help decide the winners
  • Plenty of time to connect and network with founders, investors, and fellow innovators

As an attendee you will get the opportunity to engage with Oxford-linked companies from a range of sectors and stages, as well as network with other attendees, including investors and key connectors in the Oxford-linked entrepreneurship ecosystem.

As a pitching startup, you'll get your venture in front of over 200 people, with a chance to win one of three prizes and funding. This is an excellent opportunity for any new founder to grow their network and visibility.

Whether you're looking to support local talent, scout for investment opportunities, or showcase your startup – the #StartedinOxford Showcase is an unforgettable night of ideas, energy, and community.

Who can apply to be an exhibiting startup? 

We take applications from student, staff, alumni and community startups, spinouts and social enterprises. Applications open on April 23rd and close on May 16th.

Applications open soon!

More information 

#StartedinOxford Showcase 2025 Timeline

 

Startup Applications open – Wednesday 23rd April

Applications are open to startups who would like to exhibit and pitch during the 2025 #StartedinOxford Showcase.

Applications opening soon!

Register to Attend  – Monday 12th May

On May 12th, registration to attend the 2025 #StartedinOxford Demo Night will open. Whether you are a member of staff at the University, a student, a member of the community or perhaps a local investor, we welcome everyone! There is no cost to attend this event, so book your place to hear from the newest startups coming out of Oxford, meet businesses from the local ecosystem, network and to vote for your favourite startup with your #StartedinOxford Showcase pounds! 

Startup Applications close – Friday 16th May

If you'd like to be considered to pitch, share your business idea and be in with a chance of winning one of three prizes, make sure to get your application in by this date.

Startup Applications notified – by Friday 30th May

All applicants will be notified by this date as to whether their application has been successful or not. At this point, the Startups that have been chosen to exhibit and pitch will be given more information on next steps.

Pitch Workshop and Briefing Session – Monday 2nd June, 5.30 - 8.30pm

If your application has been successful, you will be invited to a Pitch Workshop and Briefing Session which is mandatory to attend. This will take place at Oxford Edge, 37 St Giles, and ideally both members of your team should attend.

#StartedinOxford Showcase 2025 – Wednesday 18th June

On the 18th June, we'll be ready to welcome all event attendees, startups and volunteers at the Weston Library, Oxford for the 2025 #StartedinOxford Showcase! 

Applications open soon!

 

Startup applications are open from Wednesday 23rd April - Friday 16th May

To submit your application to exhibit and pitch at the 2025 #StartedinOxford Showcase, please complete the submission form by clicking the link below.

Please note, as well as letting us know information about yourself and your startup, you will need the following to complete your application:

  • A link to your startups' website/Linkedin page
  • Your company strapline and a short blurb on your startup (20 words)

Book your free ticket to attend the 2025 #StartedinOxford Showcase on June 18th!

Please click the button below to reserve your place. Once tickets are gone you will be added to a the waitlist and notified once a space becomes available.

Ticket booking opening soon!

 

Would you like to volunteer to help on the night?

We are always very grateful for the help of volunteers at the #StartedinOxford Showcase event.

If you would like to express your interest in volunteering, please click the button below and we will be in touch!

Volunteering applications are opening soon!

The 2024 #StartedinOxford Showcase event

Want to find out more the #StartedinOxford Showcase? Read more on the 2024 event by clicking the link below.

#StartedinOxford Showcase 2024 

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