CXO School
Who does what when research becomes a company? Eight weekly hours with the people doing it.
What it is
A practitioner-led pilot introducing researchers to the executive roles involved in turning research into impact — six CXO functions, Oxford's IP and equity process, how companies are actually run, and what the money conversation looks like. Each session is an hour: a 25-minute talk, then 20 minutes of open discussion.
It isn't only about founding a spinout. The competencies it builds strengthen research impact whichever direction you take, including a stronger grant or fellowship application. No idea needed, no business background, no need to call yourself a founder.
Full session breakdown, eligibility and registration are on the CXO School programme page.
Details
| Registration closes | 12pm, Monday 5 October 2026 |
| When | Eight weekly sessions, Wednesdays 1.30–2.30pm, 7 October to 25 November 2026. |
| Where | Kavli Oxford |
| Cost | Free |
| Who it's for | Anyone in the Oxford community curious about where their research could lead — postgraduates, DPhils, researchers and staff. No prior experience needed. |
| Organiser | MPLS and Kavli Oxford, with EnSpire Oxford and Oxford University Innovation. |
Register
Eight weekly sessions, one hour each, from 7 October.
Registration closes at 12pm on Monday 5 October. Places on the pilot cohort are limited.
