Oxbridge Bootcamp - December 2025 — Oxbridge Foundation

UPCOMING

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP – DECEMBER 2025

Following a highly successful launch in April, Silicon Valley is back in Oxford this December!

Join us for a transformative five-day course at Keble College, University of Oxford, from December 8–12, 2025. This immersive bootcamp is designed for local and international students offering a rare opportunity to explore the mindset, mechanics, and momentum behind Silicon Valley’s most disruptive innovations.

WHY ATTEND?

Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when “shifts” occur—technological, legal, cultural, or market changes that disrupt the status quo and spark opportunity. This dynamic course will help you:

Understand how to identify and capitalise on emerging trends
Learn how successful founders harness disruption
Develop a growth mindset and a strategic vision for the future
Collaborate in an interactive environment of lectures, workshops, and practical exercises

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Highlights include

Expert-led sessions on innovation and scaling

Team-based projects and mentoring

Pitching your start-up ideas to a panel of experts

Exclusive insights from successful entrepreneurs

A student
An aspiring entrepreneur with a startup idea or prototype
A student eager to apply technology in new ways
A student interested in commercialising research
Or simply curious about how innovation works in the real world!

Ready to take your start-up dreams to the next level? Don’t miss this transformative experience!

This programme is perfect for you if:

Delivered in partnership with Gigi Wang – a leader in global entrepreneurship and innovation. She is an Industry Fellow & Faculty at UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Chair Emeritus of the VLAB (formerly MIT/Stanford Venture Lab), and on the advisories board of Mobility Ventures, iGlobe Partners and others. Gigi is a frequent conference speaker and conducts entrepreneurship/innovation workshops for start-ups, corporates, incubators, and universities around the world, along with offering biz dev services to help companies scale. She has mentored and advised hundreds of start-ups from around the world.

What to expect?

A 5-day intensive course designed for those interested to learn how to turn their ideas into scalable businesses. Delivered by world-class mentors, this course combines global expertise with practical guidance to help you refine your startup and prepare for success.

  
Day
Theme
Activities

Day 1
Entrepreneurial Culture & Vision
Introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship

Team formation and initial pitches

Day 2
Leadership & Customer-Centric Thinking
Workshops on leadership and team building

Understanding customer needs and developing value propositions

Day 3
Business Models & Go-to-Market Strategies
Learn how to create effective business and revenue models

Develop a go-to-market plan

Day 4
Startup Finances & Fundraising
Introductory financial planning for startups

Learn how to pitch to investors

Day 5
Pitching & Final Presentations
Practice pitching with feedback from mentors

Final presentations to a jury of investors and experts

Day	Theme	Activities
Day 1	Entrepreneurial Culture & Vision	Introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship
Team formation and initial pitches
Day 2	Leadership & Customer-Centric Thinking	Workshops on leadership and team building
Understanding customer needs and developing value propositions
Day 3	Business Models & Go-to-Market Strategies	Learn how to create effective business and revenue models
Develop a go-to-market plan
Day 4	Startup Finances & Fundraising	Introductory financial planning for startups
Learn how to pitch to investors
Day 5	Pitching & Final Presentations	Practice pitching with feedback from mentors
Final presentations to a jury of investors and experts

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Past Students’ Feedback

Vira

“The bootcamp was really well-structured, making complex topics feel approachable and practical. The hands-on approach made the concepts stick and helped our projects evolve meaningfully.”
Sofiia

“It felt like we were all on the same level—undergrads, PhDs, professionals—learning and growing together.”
Owen

“The speakers were a major highlight—deeply knowledgeable, inspiring, and approachable.”
Lorraine

“I now believe I can contribute to a team, that I have ideas worth exploring, and that starting something of my own is within reach.”
Lisa

“I’m even exploring a collaboration with a teammate I met during the programme—a reminder of how powerful these environments can be.”