Oxford Venture Builder

Oxford Venture Builder is a free programme for all members of the University of Oxford - including students, staff, faculty members and researchers - who are looking to develop their business ideas, whether individually or as a team.

The programme is designed to provide you or your team with the tools, knowledge and experience you need to research the market, test the viability of your ideas and develop your products and services.

Top-performing teams will have the opportunity to compete for a share of a cash grant.

The programme is supported by EnSpire Oxford , a University initiative, and delivered by Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre.

The programme is designed to address the most common needs of entrepreneurs in the idea stage and provide ‘how-to’ skills.

These include:

We do not take any equity from your participation in the programme.

Applications for 2026 are now closed.

Our three-day in-person bootcamp will be an intensive learning experience where you can develop your ideas, collaborate with others and receive coaching.

You will attend weekly after hours sessions on various business-related topics. During this period, you will be matched with mentors to help you develop your ideas and tackle your challenges.

At the end of the programme, you will have the opportunity to pitch your ideas to our network. This is also a chance to access further support or funding.