Welcome to September’s Innovation Insights
Your monthly round-up of business support, innovation news, and events from across our Oxfordshire innovation centres.
Whether you’re scaling a start-up, leading a growing SME, or exploring new ideas, this newsletter brings you the latest opportunities, inspiring stories, and practical resources to help you thrive.
Spotlight on Innovation
T-Squared Builds Momentum at Harwell Innovation Centre
T-Squared, specialists in fast-track complex facilities for high-tech sectors, are thriving at Harwell Innovation Centre.
“Being here is a stepping stone to establishing an onsite presence on the wider campus,” says Director Connor McAleer.
Active Needle: Vibrations That Could Change Everything
From cancer diagnostics to aquaculture, Culham Innovation Centre customer Active Needle is pushing boundaries with ultrasonic needle tech.
Witney Business & Innovation Centre: A Launchpad for Impact
Witney Business and Innovation Centre continues to be a launchpad for impactful businesses like Visiba and SimCentric.
“It’s a place where businesses make real impact,” says Community Manager Amy Waller.
Velocity Couriers: Greener Deliveries Across Oxford
Electric cargo bikes and zero-emission vans are helping Velocity redefine urban logistics.
Contact Sarah to learn more >>
BetterPoints Oxfordshire App
Encourage active travel and support local traders with this free rewards programme.
✅ Record walking, cycling, and public transport journeys
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Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Strategy Masterclass for High-Tech Leaders
25 Sept | 09:00–17:00 | 📍 Grassroots Workspace, Oxford
A one-day MBA-style masterclass tailored for tech leaders.
THE HEAT: Climate Innovation Festival
19 Sept | 10:00–22:00 | 📍 Harwell Campus
600+ climate tech innovators, artists, and scientists in one place.
Sales & Marketing Workshop for Startups
16 Oct | 12:00–13:00 | 📍 Harwell Innovation Centre
Hosted by Cath Gordon from Rapt – practical, jargon-free advice.
Contact the team to sign up >>
Free Hot Desking Friday
26 Sept | 08:30–17:00 | 📍 Witney Business & Innovation Centre
Try out our new Business Lounge – free tea, coffee, Wi-Fi, and networking.
Five Hot Tips for Your Digital Marketing
25 Sept | 12:30–13:30 | 💻 Online
Learn how to generate leads and create content that converts.
Funding & Opportunities
Government Innovation Funding
R&D, collaborations, and testing new ideas — see what you’re eligible for: Search current grants
Referral Scheme: Get Vouchers
Know someone who needs workspace or coworking? Refer them and earn up to £200 in vouchers.
Free OBN Membership for Life Sciences Companies
If you’re with Oxford Innovation Space and in Life Sciences — don’t miss your free membership to Oxfordshire Bioscience Network (OBN).
👉 Join OBN
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More Blog Articles
The Wire turns one: bringing our innovation community together
One year after its launch, The Wire has grown into a thriving community connecting businesses across the Oxford Innovation Space network. Created to help customers share knowledge, find support and build valuable relationships beyond their own centre, The Wire now brings together more than 1,600 members from 30 innovation centres […]
Welcome to September’s Innovation Insights
From advancing fusion education and supporting future entrepreneurs to helping high-growth businesses scale, this month’s edition highlights the many ways innovation continues to create impact across our communities. We’re also sharing leadership insights and upcoming opportunities to help your business stay ahead. News & Updates Cultivate Growth Podcast – Episode […]
His Majesty The King Officially Opens The UK Space and Defence Gateway at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
His Majesty King Charles III visited the UK’s largest space cluster today to officially open the UK Space and Defence Gateway, an initiative aligned with the principles of the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s (SMI) Astra Carta, a global framework launched by His Majesty, as Prince of Wales, to ensure the space […]
