OxTalks will soon move to the new Halo platform and will become 'Oxford Events.' There will be a need for an OxTalks freeze. This was previously planned for Friday 14th November – a new date will be shared as soon as it is available (full details will be available on the Staff Gateway).
In the meantime, the OxTalks site will remain active and events will continue to be published.
If staff have any questions about the Oxford Events launch, please contact halo@digital.ox.ac.uk
Healthcare continues to undergo rapid transformation, driven by advances in technology, scientific discovery, and evolving system pressures. In this context, early-stage ideas and the environments that enable them to develop are increasingly important.
This panel discussion will explore how initial concepts gain traction, the role of early-stage funding, and the support structures that help researchers and founders progress towards innovations with genuine clinical impact. The panel will share perspectives from across science, investment, and entrepreneurship, offering practical insights into the earliest stages of the innovation pathway.
Speakers
Moderator: Dr Christiaan de Koning – Associate Fellow at Green Templeton College and Chair of the Founders & Funders Foundation, a network supporting researchers & entrepreneurs at Oxford through mentorship, events, and venture collaboration.
About the Oxford Health Innovation Forum
The Oxford Health Innovation Forum is a university-wide initiative piloted at Green Templeton in 2025. It builds on the college’s strong legacy in medicine, medical sciences, business, and management. The forum exists to bring together students, alumni, researchers, clinicians, start-up representatives, investors, and industry professionals to explore the future of medical and life sciences innovation. It aims to serve as a platform through which the college fosters entrepreneurship and drives dialogue on innovation in medical research, healthcare delivery and global health.
More information
Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be served from 17:00 in the Stables Bar. The speaker event begins at 17:30. Drinks and nibbles will be served in the Stables Bar at 18:30.
Places are limited, so early registration is highly recommended.
As this Forum places particular emphasis on networking and informal discussion, the event will be held in person only.
