Welcome to June’s Innovation Insights

Welcome to Innovation Insights, our monthly round-up for entrepreneurs, founders and forward-thinkers across the Oxford Innovation Space community.

This isn’t just another update – it’s a glimpse into the people, ideas, and opportunities shaping business and innovation from the ground up. Whether you’re scaling a start-up, navigating new markets, or building a more sustainable business, there’s something here for you.

🎉 25 Years of Harwell Innovation Centre

Celebrating a legacy of innovation
Harwell Innovation Centre marks 25 years, having supported over 300 businesses in sectors like space tech, energy, and healthtech.

“Harwell highlights the power of innovation centres to build communities of SMEs and support groundbreaking technologies.” – Jo Stevens, MD

👉 See how the celebration unfolded 

💡 New Arrival: The Dare2Dream Foundation

Empowering young people through wellbeing and education
Now based at Heyford Park Innovation Centre, Dare2Dream supports vulnerable communities with resilience-building programmes.
Innovation is about people, not just products.

👉 Read their story

☕ Community at Witney Business & Innovation Centre

“It starts with a chat by the kettle…”
The Witney team shares how casual conversations spark big ideas — from funding wins to new hires.

👉 Take a look inside

🌱 Going Green: Support for Sustainable Business

• Carbon Calculator: Measure your business emissions.
• DJS Antibodies: Leading lab sustainability at the Wood Centre with the My Green Lab programme.

👉 Learn more

📅 Events You Won’t Want to Miss

• #StartedinOxford Showcase – 18 June
• 👉 Event details & registration
• Digital Accountancy Matchmaking – 24 June
• 👉 Event details & registration
• Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow – 16 July
• 👉 Event details & registration

💰 Funding & Growth Opportunities

• Innovation Grants: Explore current government funding.
• 👉 Find out more
• Referral Scheme: Earn up to £200 in vouchers.
• 👉 Find out more
• Free OBN Membership: For Life Sciences companies in our network.
• 👉 Find out more

📣 Got news to share?
We’d love to feature your story in next month’s edition. Whether it’s funding, a product launch, or a community win — this space is yours.

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