EnSpire in Numbers

Stat 1 - 25+ programmes across the ecosystem
Stat 4: 74 people supported  - some with an idea, some just curious
Stat 2:  267 ideas we engaged with, some just starting, some already companies
Stat 3: £87K — equity-free funding awarded through our programmes, 25/26 - not counting NatWest Accelerator or StEP

Programme count reflects the EnSpire ecosystem portfolio; participation and funding figures are drawn from EnSpire's internal records for the 2025-26 academic year.

Where are you starting from?

DPhil Student presenting his idea at The Oxford Moonshot Demo Day 2026

"Could my research have more impact?"

You don't need to know yet.

Curiosity is the only entry requirement.

Female Student at OSVS Showcase Networking

“Entrepreneurship isn't for my subject.”

Your subject is not a barrier.

Founders here come from every division.

STUDENT CELEBRATING THE END OF AN EXAM BY TOSSING HIS MORTAR BOARD

"Have I left it too late to start something?"

There's no expiry date on an idea.

Your Oxford network travels with you.

Founder celebrating his win at The Oxford Moonshot Demo Day 2026

"I've got an idea. Where do I take it?"

Test it before you commit.

Validation, first customers, investor-ready.

This week at EnSpire

Wilbe x Oxford Build Week

Wilbe × Oxford Build Week

25 September to 02 October
Fri 25 Sep, 5–6pm kickoff · Online — Seven-day venture-building cohort for scientists and engineers. Free to join, no equity taken.
BioForward 2026 Harwell

BIOForward 2026

29 September
Tue 29 Sep, 8.30am–5.30pm · Harwell Campus — A day of targeted networking for life science R&D teams. Free for scientists and R&D companies.
SW LOGO 2026

SeedWISE

05 October to 13 November
Mon 5 Oct to 23 Nov · Careers Service, Banbury Road — An online welcome and three full days for women DPhils in STEMM. Apply by 18 Sep.

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