Begbroke Science Park

Begbroke Community Coffee Morning: March
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Cherwell Room
Join us for the March Community Coffee Morning. This event is open to members of the Begbroke community only and will be a great opportunity to meet others across the site and enjoy a cup of coffee together.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 25 March
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Cherwell Room (CIE)
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International Women’s Day Brunch Networking Event with Enterprise Oxfordshire Business
2026-03-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Hilton Garden Inn
Enterprise Oxfordshire Business are partnering with Oxfordshire Women in Business and Athena Networking to bring the county’s businesswomen a morning designed to inspire, connect and energise.
Date: 6 March 2026
Time: 9.30am to 1pm
Venue: Hilton Garden Inn, Marcham Rd, Abingdon, OX14 1TZ
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Begbroke Community Coffee Morning: February
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Cherwell Room
Join us for the February Community Coffee Morning. This event is open to members of the Begbroke community only and will be a great opportunity to meet others across the site and enjoy a cup of coffee together.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Cherwell Room (CIE)
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Nestworking: Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre
2026-02-18 17:00 - 20:00
Join Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre at the Nest for our networking event over drinks and pizza.

This event is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and start-up support organisations to connect, share insights and build meaningful relationships within the entrepreneurial community across Oxford.
Whether you’re a researcher with an idea, a founder searching for a partner or an entrepreneur curious about building lasting startup teams, join us for food, drinks and the chance to make new connections.

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East West Railway Company
2026-02-04 11:30 - 14:00 | Begbroke Coffee Shop
The East West Railway Company team will be in the Coffee Shop on Wednesday 4 February, 11.30am–2pm, to share plans and answer questions about the new rail link between Cambridge and Oxford. Drop in to find out more.

Begbroke Community Coffee Morning: January
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Cherwell Room
Join us for the January Community Coffee Morning. This event is open to members of the Begbroke community only and will be a great opportunity to meet others across the site and enjoy a cup of coffee together. Please ensure you register in advance for this event.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 28 January
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Cherwell Room (CIE)
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Begbroke Community Christmas Quiz
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Blenheim Room
Join us for the Begbroke Community Christmas Quiz, co-hosted by Begbroke and Opsydia, in support of Crisis, the national charity helping people experiencing homelessness. This event is open to members of the Begbroke community only.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 3 December
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm (quiz will begin promptly at 12:15pm)
Location: Blenheim Room
Entry: Register your team below and make a £2-per-person donation (maximum 6 people per team – first come, first served)
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Exit Right: Stepping up from founder to strategic leader
2025-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Oxford Centre for Innovation, 9 Alfred Street, OX1 4EH
Exit Right is a practical, expert-led event programme for founders and senior leadership teams of start-ups and SMEs aiming to scale and achieve a successful exit. Developed by The Oxford Trust, Barclays Eagle Labs and Oxford Innovation Space, the series brings together experienced senior leaders and industry experts to share essential knowledge and insights.
Hosted by Freeths LLP, this masterclass explores what it takes to shift from hands-on founder to long-term strategic leader. It will cover transitioning from instinctive to structured decision-maker; communicating your vision clearly; managing tough conversations; understanding what VCs look for in leadership; and knowing when to bring in additional leadership support.
Whether you’re in the early growth phase or preparing to scale, this session will help you lead with confidence.
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Begbroke Community Coffee Morning: November
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Cherwell Room, Oxford University Begbroke Science Park
Join us for the November Community Coffee Morning. This event is open to members of the Begbroke community only and will be a great opportunity to meet others across the site and enjoy a cup of coffee together.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 19 November
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Cherwell Room (CIE)
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Exit Right: Navigating a successful property move
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Wood Centre for Innovation, Quarry Road, Oxford OX3 8SB
Exit Right is a practical, expert-led event programme for founders and senior leadership teams of start-ups and SMEs aiming to scale and achieve a successful exit. Developed by The Oxford Trust, Barclays Eagle Labs and Oxford Innovation Space, the series brings together experienced senior leaders and industry experts to share essential knowledge and insights.
Hosted by Sarah Haywood from Advanced Oxford and with advice from local experts from Savills, Bidwells and CBRE, this masterclass will help to unpack the critical steps to successfully transition your business from cosy start-up space to the next phase of your growth. It will cover recognising the right time to move; managing the relocation process; designing your new space for productivity, culture and growth; and key considerations for international expansion.
Freeths will also look at the small print – heads of terms, contract pitfalls and notice obligations – while company leaders will share valuable lessons from their own moves.
Whether your office or lab is bursting at the seams or you are just planning ahead, this session will give you the tools and insights to manage a property move for your company.
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Exit Right: Developing a winning share capital strategy
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Oxford Centre for Innovation, 9 Alfred Street, Oxford OX1 4EH
Exit Right is a practical, expert-led event programme for founders and senior leadership teams of start-ups and SMEs aiming to scale and achieve a successful exit. Developed by The Oxford Trust, Barclays Eagle Labs and Oxford Innovation Space, the series brings together experienced senior leaders and industry experts to share essential knowledge and insights.
Get to grips with the essential building blocks of share capital from the first funding round to a successful exit for your company. Hosted by Richardsons chartered accountants, this masterclass will explain how to get your equity structure right from day one; use share options to retain top talent; unlock tax reliefs such as SEIS and EIS; and prepare the legal obligations that come with issuing and managing shares, ensuring compliance at every stage.
Whether you are just starting a company or preparing for an exit, this session will help you make smart strategic decisions about your company’s share capital.
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Begbroke Community Coffee Morning: October
2025-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Cherwell Room, Oxford University Begbroke Science Park
Join us for the next Begbroke Community Coffee Morning. This event is open to members of the Begbroke community only and will be a great opportunity to meet others across the site and enjoy a cup of coffee together.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 22 October
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Location: Cherwell Room (CIE)
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Accelerate Impact: Oxford Impact Acceleration Account Conference 2025
2025-10-09 09:30 - 17:30
On Thursday 9 October, the Oxford Impact Acceleration Account Conference will bring together researchers from across the University of Oxford working on Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) projects, alongside external project partners. The event, Accelerate Impact, is a chance to celebrate and explore the range of economic, social, and policy impacts these collaborations have achieved to date. The conference is free. Begbroke Science Park will be at the event and have a stand.
Find out more details here.

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BioForward 2025
2025-09-30 08:30 - 18:00 | Oxford Technology Park
Now in its seventh year, and themed this year “Where Companies Go to Grow,” BioForward is a one-day event designed to support your R&D company as you grow and scale by connecting you to trusted suppliers who provide critical support to research-focused companies across the life sciences industry. Begbroke Science Park will have a stand at the event.
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Begbroke Community Coffee Morning: September
2025-09-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Cherwell Room, Oxford University Begbroke Science Park
Join us for the next Begbroke Community Coffee Morning. It will be a great opportunity to meet others across the site and enjoy a cup of coffee together.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 24 September
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Location: Cherwell Room (CIE)
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Cherwell Business Awards 2025 Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony
2025-09-19 18:30 - 23:45 | The Chesterton Hotel
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 celebrate business excellence and innovation in the Cherwell District.
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Marketplace and Celebration Event 2025
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Oxford Town Hall
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 2025
Venue: Oxford Town Hall, Oxford
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
If you would like to exhibit at the Marketplace or to nominate your business for an award you can request more information when you book your place.
If you are interested in becoming an event supporter for the Marketplace and Celebration 2025, please email business@enterpriseoxfordshire.com for more information.
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Science Wonder Garden Party 2025
2025-06-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Oxford University Begbroke Science Park
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 lots of new surprises – suitable for all ages.
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#StartedinOxford Showcase
2025-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Blackwell Hall, the Weston Library, Oxford
The #StartedinOxford Showcase is a celebration of the thriving early-stage startup scene across the University, the city and the county.
Join EnSpire, the University of Oxford’s entrepreneurship hub, for one of the most exciting and inspiring nights in Oxford’s entrepreneurial calendar – the #StartedinOxford Showcase.
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 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.
🕕 Doors open: 6 PM
📍 Venue: Blackwell Hall, the Weston Library, Oxford
What to expect on the night:

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

Whether you’re looking to support local talent, scout for investment opportunities, or just soak up the inspiration – the #StartedinOxford Showcase is an unforgettable night of ideas, energy, and community.
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Begbroke Community Coffee Morning
2025-06-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Cherwell Room, Oxford University Begbroke Science Park
Join us for the next Begbroke Community Coffee Morning. It will be a great opportunity to meet others across the site and enjoy a cup of coffee together.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 18 June
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Location: Cherwell Room (CIE)
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Blueprint for Success – Mastering Your Business Strategy
2025-06-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Oxford Eagle Lab Main Space
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.
Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025
Time: 11am to 1pm
Location: Barclay’s Eagle Labs, Wood Centre for Innovation, Headington, OX3 8SB
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OxBOoSt Network - April
2025-04-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join this OxLEP meet-up for Oxfordshire businesses who want to connect, collaborate and exchange ideas.
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Celebrating Business Start-Up and Success
2025-03-27 12:30 - 16:30 | Leonardo Royal Hotel, Oxford
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.
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Foundations Of Intellectual Property
2025-03-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Barclays Eagle Labs, Oxford Eagle Lab Main Space, Stansfeld Park, Quarry Rd, Oxford, OX3 8SB
This session, hosted by Barclays Eagle Labs, is to provide founders with basic knowledge on how to safeguard the value they are building in their Intellectual Property (IP). During this session, they will cover the basic tools available to the founder for protecting their intellectual property, the value of confidentiality, the pitfalls of ownership of IP and an overview of the passive and registered rights that can be used to protect your IP.
IMPORTANT: Transport Links
Bus: The Nuffield Orthopaedics and Wood Farm Primary School bus stops are 5-10 minutes walk from the centre, services bus routes 900, 700 and 10
Bicycle: Showers and bicycle storage available
Parking: There is no parking available on-site
Please contact Kester Matthew if you have any further queries via email: kester.matthew2@barclays.com
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Cherwell Business Awards 2025 Launch Event!
2025-03-12 08:30 - 10:30 | Oxford Technology Park, Technology Drive, Kidlington, OX5 1GN
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.
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Trouble Shooting Your Pitch Deck
2025-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
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.
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OxBOoSt Network - March
2025-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Online

Understanding Intellectual Property (IP) at Oxford University
2025-02-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
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.

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Lunch and Learn: Unlock the benefits of apprenticeships
2025-02-12 12:00 - 13:30 | BioEscalator
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GROW: Meet the Science Founders with Wilbe
2025-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Careers Lounge, Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PA
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