Unlocking innovation: problem-solution-fit for STEM ventures
Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre in collaboration with the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division.
Part of the GROW programme, this session helps you to unlock the true potential of your STEM ideas by focusing on evidence-based approaches to entrepreneurship.

Whether you’re refining an ongoing project or pursuing a completely new venture, this workshop will provide actionable insights and tools to help you improve your research, proposals, pitches and strategic direction.

Through proven frameworks, interactive examples and a collaborative environment, you’ll learn to identify unmet market needs, strategically refine your concepts, and build innovations that deliver genuine value, not just incremental improvements.

This workshop is designed for D.Phil. students, researchers and anyone interested in turning ideas into scalable startups.

Shannon Collins is the Co-founder of Lightwork Enterprise and serves as Global Director of Entrepreneurial Learning at GraphIQ, offering extensive expertise in customer discovery, value proposition development, and business model innovation. Shannon leverages her extensive experience to drive global entrepreneurial learning initiatives, fostering innovation and guiding the next generation of business leaders in navigating the challenges of the modern business landscape.
Date: 3 December 2025, 12:30
Venue: Saïd Business School, Park End Street OX1 1HP
Venue Details: Online
Speakers: Speaker to be announced
Organiser: Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/events/unlocking-innovation-problem-solution-fit-stem-ventures
Cost: Free
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Amy Winder