Past Events

Join local businesses, groups and the team at the Wood Centre for Innovation (WCFI) for the very first event in this new networking series.

Numerous firms across industries have invested heavily in their R&D departments, while ignoring the broader organization where creativity and innovation beyond R&D occur. Although advice abounds recommending firms pursue an innovation strategy, little information exists demonstrating how to go about it.

We are bringing Oxfordshire’s small businesses together to celebrate the achievements of this vibrant community and also to look to the future of the business support available through OxLEP Business.

Google Digital Garage - Advice and support on getting more from digital advertising and analytics

Oxfordshire SOUP is Crowdfunding meets Dragons Den for small businesses. SOUP is a global movement which enables communities to disrupt the status quo and raise small scale investment for new businesses or ideas they collectively vote for.

The Big Gig is an Oxfordshire Business First initiative run by Paul Essery (i-products) and Frank Nigriello (Unipart). The Big Gig provides a unique model for businesses to interact, learn about each other and even more - help each other grow with expert advice and ideas.

‘Leading digital marketing company XIST2 will be at the Harwell Innovation Centre on Thursday 27th February. Come and see them for a FREE half an hour consultation to discuss all things digital marketing. How can you become more visible online? Is your website working hard enough for you? Could small…

A masterclass on developing skills in Leadership and improving performance using emotional intelligence About this Event A study by the World Economic Forum highlighted Emotional Intelligence as one of the key skills for successful business leaders to have in 2020. On the 6th of March David Berkeley from Elevate Founders…

Jointly organised by UK Export finance and Innovate UK, this Export & Customs workshop is to help companies get their shipping right, identify pitfalls and risks that they may encounter in international trade activities.

Join B4 Members and guests at Wood Centre for Innovation for an evening of casual networking. Wood Centre for Innovation offers more than just serviced offices. They've created a flexible, purpose-built hub for start-up and early stage businesses specialising in science and technology. Set in 15 acres of beautiful woodland,…