Join us on Wednesday May 26th for the Oxford final of IMAGINE IF! 2020-21 where start-up teams supported by the programme will be pitching to an investor panel of judges and showcasing their innovations. The local Final represents the culmination of the IMAGINE IF! programme of workshops and bespoke mentorship. This event is a perfectaaa

In 2017, Søren Thomsen of Oxford-based start-up BioMe Oxford was one of the winners of the global IMAGINE IF! competition. This global accelerator provides a platform to translate scientific start-up ideas into reality. How can IMAGINE IF! help creative and passion-driven start-ups to progress and grow? With applications for this year’s competition now open, weaaa

Written by: Dr Mira Kassouf IMAGINE IF! in Oxford Oxford continues to top the World University Rankings, a testament of the excellence and impact in academic and innovative pursuits. Innovation Forum Oxford (IFO) is embedded in this exquisite environment that keeps on giving; when you think the place is saturated with support for startups, thenaaa

“Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs” IMAGINE IF! Idea Competition OXFORD PITCHING FINAL Are you interested in what 10 teams of Oxford science entrepreneurs have identified as problems and needs? And how they went about addressing them by applying their science and expertise? Join us on Thursday 12th October 2017 at 18:00, at the Centenary Room, Careers Serviceaaa

Academics more and more often think beyond publishing their discoveries in top journals and consider the commercial potential of their findings. This is particularly prominent at the University of Oxford, where last year, scientists span out 21 discoveries into companies, attracting ~£50 million in early-stage funding grants, investment and partnerships with pharma. This year, start-upaaa

Have you made a new discovery, developed a technique, a device, or want to learn what aspects of your research may have a commercial potential? Or you simply struggle with a common scientists’ dilemma: publish or patent? Join Innovation Forum Oxford on the 10th of January at the JR Hospital for a two-part lecture: Theaaa

So, you’ve developed an idea for a business, have begun to build a small team and are preparing to raise initial capital. But what’s missing? Surprisingly, many ventures don’t succeed because actually, they fail to properly define their target market at the outset. If you don’t know precisely whom you’re aiming to sell to andaaa

Oxfordshire – the place to drive innovation! Has the innovation ecosystem in Oxfordshire been changing over the recent years? What lessons can we learn from the stories of successful biotech companies? An audience of nearly 100 academics and young entrepreneurs gathered on 12th October in the lecture theatre of John Radcliffe Hospital. There, Sir Johnaaa

Join the global IMAGINE IF! network of Innovators across 16 branches world wide, competing for the non-dilutive $30,000 award. The participation is free, don’t miss this opportunity and apply now! Registration deadline for local finals will vary. If you miss your local deadline you can still apply through the independent stream by the 14th of July 2016. Are you interested in innovation? Are youaaa