Events

The course is delivered by our experienced trainer Ed Zanders and is predominantly aimed at non-scientists working within the Life Sciences industry in non-research roles.

17.30, Thursday 8th June A tale of two exits: an IPO and a trade sale Matthew Walls, CEO, GENinCode Andrew Luers, Co-Founder & CEO, Habitat Energy Book tickets

This Award is open to any business based in Oxfordshire with a turnover of less than £5million, irrespective of size.

Entrants must be able to show how their business has progressed in line with their business plan to achieve strong growth in the sector in which the business operates.

The judges will be looking for evidence of:

Commercial success during the last 12 months

Strong financial performance and profitable growth

A business plan with strategy and vision

Dynamic leadership and management with the ability to drive the business forward

Environmental awareness and commitment to the community

Staff development and an inclusive values-based culture where employees can thrive and achieve their full potential

Innovation and ambition – the ‘stand out’ quality that differentiates the business from its competitors

Are you an entrepreneur looking to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network? If so, come join us at Culham Science Park, where we're hosting an exciting event that you won't want to miss! Not only will you have the chance to enjoy complimentary beer and pizza,

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Exit Right 2023 is a free expert-led, must-attend event series for any entrepreneur looking to drive their business from start-up to exit.

Following on from the successful 2022 Exit Right events, this year’s talks are from founders and directors who have successfully exited their businesses as well as M&A experts.

Founders will tell you first hand about their exit journey – what went well and what didn’t go quite so well. You will find out the best strategies to employ and what it takes to be one of the successful 10% of businesses that exit – whether it’s through an acquisition or IPO.

We also have M&A experts who will give you the inside track on what purchasers are really looking for when they are buying companies.

It is never too early to hear how others did it and to start planning an exit strategy for your start-up or SME.

The events are aimed at founders, directors and senior management of start-ups and SMEs. Each talk is 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

For those who want to meet the speakers, events will be held at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington (OX3 8SB). Each event will be followed by drinks and networking at the Centre. The event series starts on Thursday 25th May and will run every two weeks. Start time is 17.30 at the end of the working day. Events will also be livestreamed.

The series is sponsored by Marks & Clerk and organised in partnership with The Oxford Trust, Oxford Innovation Space and Barclays Eagle Labs, Oxford.