Past Event
The Oxbridge Foundation Hosts Groundbreaking Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Oxford
The Oxbridge Foundation proudly hosted its Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Keble College, University of Oxford, during the week beginning 7th April 2025.
This one-of-a-kind, immersive 5-day experience brought together aspiring entrepreneurs and changemakers for a dynamic programme where creativity met strategy and the future of innovation took shape. Students were challenged to think beyond traditional startup models, develop forward-thinking solutions, and pitch their ideas to seasoned experts.
With hands-on workshops, high-impact networking opportunities, and insights from industry leaders, participants left equipped with the skills, mindset, and confidence needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced world of innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Highlights included
Expert-led sessions on innovation and scaling
Team-based projects and mentoring
Pitching your start-up ideas to a panel of experts
Exclusive insights from successful entrepreneurs
This programme welcomed A-Level students, as well as undergraduates and postgraduates from Oxford and London universities.
Delivered in partnership with Gigi Wang - a leader in global entrepreneurship and innovation. She is an Industry Fellow & Faculty at UC Berkeley's Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Chair Emeritus of the VLAB (formerly MIT/Stanford Venture Lab), and on the advisories board of Mobility Ventures, iGlobe Partners and others. Gigi is a frequent conference speaker and conducts entrepreneurship/innovation workshops for start-ups, corporates, incubators, and universities around the world, along with offering biz dev services to help companies scale. She has mentored and advised hundreds of start-ups from around the world.
Programme Timeline
| Day 1 | Entrepreneurial Culture & Vision | Introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship |
| Team formation and initial pitches | ||
| Day 2 | Leadership & Customer-Centric Thinking | Workshops on leadership and team building |
| Understanding customer needs and developing value propositions | ||
| Day 3 | Business Models & Go-to-Market Strategies | Learn how to create effective business and revenue models |
| Develop a go-to-market plan | ||
| Day 4 | Startup Finances & Fundraising | Introductory financial planning for startups |
| Learn how to pitch to investors | ||
| Day 5 | Pitching & Final Presentations | Practice pitching with feedback from mentors |
| Final presentations to a jury of investors and experts |
Organisers and partners
Scholarship places were provided by the Oxbridge Foundation and delivered in partnership with experts from UC Berkeley SCET and Cherwell College Oxford. Ukrainian innovation partner — YEP Accelerator. Oxford innovation partner - Oxford Entrepreneurs.
