Welcome to October's Innovation Insights
Oxford Innovation Space
We help transform local economies by creating environments where dynamic and innovative businesses thrive
Get ready for a power-packed newsletter that's here to fuel your business growth and success! Whether you're a start-up founder, small business owner, or seasoned entrepreneur, we've got something special in store just for you. Our workshops and events will cover a wide range of topics, helping you achieve your business goals effectively. Be inspired by success stories and case studies from our Innovation Centres, showcasing what's possible and motivating you to reach new heights. We hope you find our newsletter valuable and informative. So read on, and don't forget to let us know your news!
News & Updates
OxLEP Programme: West Oxfordshire Business Spark
The West Oxfordshire Business Sparks programme will help people to start their own successful business. We will be running three cycles of support through to February 2025.
What's included:
A final celebration event will be planned and delivered in February 2025 involving all supported entrepreneurs.
UK IPO Launches New SME Financial Support Scheme, IP Advance
IP Advance is a tiered funding programme?designed to provide the right support to?SMEs?at the right stage in their innovation journey.?It provides targeted advice and support to help businesses better understand their IP,?develop an IP strategy, and where appropriate, support to implement that?strategy.
There are two levels of support available, and applications can be submitted at any time. Businesses can apply for one or both levels of funding. ?
OxTS Moves Into New Headquarters, Marking a New Era of Growth
Oxford Technical Solutions?(OxTS), a leading developer of advanced navigation and positioning systems, has announced its relocation from Heyford Park Innovation Centre (HPIC), to its own newly acquired premises. This strategic move is a significant milestone in OxTS’s history, symbolising their growth and continued commitment to innovation.
Alison Smith, CEO of OxTS, commented on the move: “Our time at HPIC has been invaluable, providing us with the space to grow and innovate.?
Raising Money With a Pizza & Raffle Event?at Harwell Innovation Centre
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in our recent event at Harwell Innovation Centre, the turnout was truly extraordinary, and it was a delight to share pizza while supporting a meaningful cause.
The raffle was dedicated to one of our customers Will from?AgaMatrix?who is undergoing treatment for Glioblastoma Multiforme, a grade 4 brain tumour. We are thrilled to announce that as a Centre we raised an impressive ￡1,280 to contribute to Will’s treatment, thank you all for your generosity and support!
Rural Cherwell Businesses to Benefit From Grants up to ￡20k
OxLEP Business will be delivering Cherwell District Council’s Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Business Grant Scheme – a new fund that aims to back capital projects for rural-based small businesses in the Cherwell area, providing?grants ranging from ￡5,000 to ￡20,000 per application.
The 21st October grant scheme launch webinar will support those with an interest in applying for a grant to find out more, plus gain guidance on how to apply as well as how decisions around the allocation of grants will be made.
Events
West Oxfordshire Accelerator - Mastering Operational Efficiency
October 16th, 13:00 - 15:00
Online
Are you ready to transform how you manage your business? Join James, for a groundbreaking 2-hour Masterclass where we delve deep into uncovering operational efficiencies that can significantly boost your bottom line. This session is tailor-made for SMEs. Whether you’re in tech, retail, or services, the strategies we discuss will revolutionise your approach to business management.
Key topics include:
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Witney Business & Innovation Centre Pink Party
17th October, 08:00 - 17:00
Witney Business & Innovation Centre
Join us for a pink party to raise awareness and donations for breast cancer awareness month.?Wear your pink outfits and enjoy delicious treats and beverages all day.
Sales Club: Grabbing Attention and Active Listening
9th October, 10:00 - 12:00
Oxford Eagle Lab Main Space, Oxford
Part networking, part learning, and part of Sales Geek’s mission to change the way the world perceives sales. You will leave this session with tools and techniques you can immediately use to increase revenue in your business.?This session covers ethical approaches to influencing people’s judgements, the science of decision making, and maximising effectiveness in communication.?
vEM Technology Forum
21st - 24th?October
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Harwell
The inaugural?Volume EM Technology Forum?will be hosted by the Rosalind Franklin Institute at the ESA Conference Centre on Harwell Campus.
The three-day conference will focus on sharing and, hopefully, resolving technical issues, as well as fostering the volume EM community. Attendees can expect technical presentations, posters, and panel discussions, as well as hardware and software demo lounges and social activities.
Defibrillator Awareness Training
3rd &?21st?October, 14:30 - 15:30
Wood Centre for Innovation
WCFI is offering two Defibrillator Awareness Training sessions for customers. These life-saving sessions will cover Primary Survey, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), safe use of a defibrillator and awareness of your unit, and the Recovery Position.
At the end of both sessions participants will receive a First Aid summary card and wristband.
To find out more, email [email protected].
Doing Business in the USA
5th November,?17:30 - 19:00
Online Workshop
As part of Tech Business Connected’s?Global Ambition Initiative,?we're running an?online?workshop about?Doing Business in the USA?on?Tuesday 5th November 5.30pm to 7pm UK. ? At the event you will hear from?the following 3 CEOs?who have previously done business in the US market. ?
They will be talking about:
To register, email?[email protected].
Upgrade your business location
Do you know of someone looking for office space or coworking space? Introduce us to them and if they take an office space in one of our centres then you will receive ￡200 worth of vouchers of ￡50 if they sign up for coworking. With over 32 locations your friends will have plenty to choose from! (T&Cs apply, see website for more info).