Upcoming
Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp April 2025: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Join us for an immersive 5-day bootcamp where creativity meets strategy, and entrepreneurs shape the future. This dynamic program will challenge you to think like a startup founder, develop innovative solutions, and pitch your ideas to seasoned experts. With hands-on workshops, high-impact networking, and insights from industry leaders, you’ll gain the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced business landscape.
Ready to take your start-up dreams to the next level? Don’t miss this transformative experience at Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire.
Highlights include
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 program is perfect for you if:
You’re a student (18–25) with a science- or tech-based idea or prototype.
You want to refine your startup and prepare it for commercialisation.
You’re eager to learn from global experts and build a network in the startup ecosystem.
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
| January 31 | Application deadline for participants from Ukraine | online |
| February 10 | Selection Pitch for participants from Ukraine | online |
| March | Travel arrangements, preparations | online |
| April | AI, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp | on-site |
NB! Mainstream applicants need to meet a different application deadline.
Please submit your applications as soon as possible via Apply Now button to maximise your chances of success.
Course Fees
Residential p.w. (five nights): £2,250+VAT (students arrive Sunday evening and depart Friday after presentations) - please note that the course fee is subject to 20% VAT.
The best participants of the AI, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp will get the opportunity to travel to UC Berkeley for additional training.
What to expect?
A 5-day intensive program designed for aspiring tech entrepreneurs to learn how to turn their ideas into scalable businesses. Delivered by world-class mentors, this program combines global expertise with practical guidance to help you refine your startup and prepare for success.
| 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 are provided by the Oxbridge Foundation and delivered in partnership with experts from Berkeley UC and Cherwell College Oxford. Ukrainian innovation partner — YEP Accelerator.