Oxford Student Venture Showcase

Event Overview

The Oxford Student Venture Showcase celebrates the most exciting student ventures emerging from across the University of Oxford. Hosted jointly by Oxford Edge and EnSpire Oxford, the event will give founders the chance to pitch live to a panel of senior university leaders and industry experts, in front of an audience of fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters.

Following the pitches, a panel discussion will bring together inspiring voices from Oxford's entrepreneurial community. The top ventures will compete for prizes of £5,000 (1st place) and £2,500 (2nd and 3rd place). The event will take place on Wednesday, 27 May, 3.00–5.00 PM at the Oxford Mathematics Institute.

Who is it for?

We’re looking for Oxford-based student founders who are currently enrolled students (undergraduate or postgraduate), building a startup, venture, or commercially viable idea, and are ready to clearly articulate their problem, solution, and impact. Alumni within two years of graduation who started their venture during their time at Oxford are also eligible to enter.

10 teams will be selected to pitch at the 2026 Oxford Student Venture Showcase. Each selected team will receive:

Two mandatory training sessions to help you refine and strengthen your pitch
- Wednesday 22 April, 5:30–7:30pm
- Wednesday 13 May, 5:30–8:00pm
The opportunity to pitch live in front of an audience (5 minutes + Q&A)
Live feedback from a panel of expert judges
Exposure to the broader Oxford innovation ecosystem

The winning team will receive £5000 to take their venture further, with two runner up prizes of £2500.