External Events

This session will help you to understand what IP is, who "owns" it, and the things to think about when you think you have created IP.  

Join this OxLEP meet-up for Oxfordshire businesses who want to connect, collaborate and exchange ideas.  

This OxLEP trouble-shooting session is all about you sharing a little of your pitch deck, asking questions and learning from the experts and your peers.

Join the official launch of the Cherwell Business Awards 2025. The event is open to the local business community within Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington and the surrounding areas.

OxLEP is hosting this event for entrepreneurs and small business leaders to celebrate success, share ambitions and build meaningful connections. The afternoon kicks off with a networking lunch from 12:30, where attendees can mingle, exchange ideas, and lay the foundation for future collaborations.

Join this OxLEP meet-up for Oxfordshire businesses who want to connect, collaborate and exchange ideas.

Join Lucinda Martin and Barclays Eagle Labs for a fast-track Business Planning Essentials workshop, where they’ll lay the groundwork for your business’s future success. You’ll walk away with the essential foundations and key drivers to develop — or refine — a business plan that’s ready to guide you, align your team, and impress your investors. […]

The Science Wonder Garden Party is back for 2025! Take part in science experiments, interactive talks, trails, exploratory games and creative workshops. Discover the research and innovation taking place at Begbroke Science Park, across Oxford University and throughout Oxfordshire. The Walled Garden will be filled with free, fun hands-on activities with popular favourites returning, plus […]

Enterprise Oxfordshire Business will be hosting its yearly Marketplace and Celebration in September 2025.  The event is designed to bring together and celebrate Oxfordshire’s business community, showcasing the Oxfordshire SMEs that have been supported by Enterprise Oxfordshire (formerly OxLEP Business) since April 2022 through both a Marketplace and an Awards evening. Date: Thursday 18th September […]

The 2025 Cherwell Business Awards Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony will be held on Friday 19th September at The Chesterton Hotel. Now in its thirteenth year, the CBAs serve to showcase and celebrate the excellent business people and organisations we have here in Cherwell District. This must-attend event gives entrants and industry professionals the opportunity to network and […]