Marketplace and Celebration Event 2025
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | 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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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: 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 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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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 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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