#StartedinOxford Showcase
Sign up for one of the most exciting and inspiring nights in Oxford’s entrepreneurial calendar – the #StartedinOxford Showcase, hosted by EnSpire Oxford, the University of Oxford’s entrepreneurship hub.

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.

Come celebrate the future of Oxford entrepreneurship. We can’t wait to welcome you.
Date: 18 June 2025, 18:00
Venue: Weston Library, Broad Street OX1 3BG
Venue Details: Blackwell Hall, Weston Library, Oxford, OX1 3BG
Speakers: Professor Irene Tracey (University of Oxford), Dr Olga Kozlova (Research Services, University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: enspire@admin.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startedinoxford-showcase-2025-tickets-1321047050289?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Azv2jyw%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTIwNjQwMTY1OC4xNzQ0NzIzMTY4%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AMTc0NDcyMzE2OC4xL
Cost: Free
Audience: Members of the University and public
Editors: Emily Parkes, Diana Lee