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INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP – DECEMBER 2025

Post-Event Press Release

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Post-Event Press Release

Oxford, UK. December 19th, 2025

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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

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Team-based projects and mentoring

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Pitching your start-up ideas to a panel of experts

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Exclusive insights from successful entrepreneurs

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  • 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:

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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
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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.”

The Importance of Interdisciplinary Teams | Oxbridge Bootcamp with Gigi Wang

A Live Footage from Oxford Bootcamp in April 2025

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Organisers and partners

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Organised in partnership with Cherwell College Oxford, UC Berkeley SCET and Keble College, University of Oxford.

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