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Founders & Funders: Entrepreneurship and Life Sciences<\/h1>
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\n Oxford Edge, 37 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LD <\/div>\n
\n \n 30th Sep 2026 16:00PM – 20:00PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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A curated event on innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Join Founders & Funders<\/a> for innovation and entrepreneurship-themed talks, followed by an informal networking social.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 30th September<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> Meet & greet with talks 16:00 – 18:00, Networking 18:00 – 20:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue:<\/strong> Oxford Edge, 37 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LD (meet & greet_, Lamb & Flag, 12 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3JS (networking social)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This edition is in special collaboration with Advanced Research Clusters (ARC Oxford) as they will discuss Motherlabs<\/a>, a new science accelerator space for early-stage science, technology, and innovation businesses in Oxford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a unique opportunity to connect with staff, students, and alumni from across the university with interests in tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the speaker:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sebastian Johnson – Director of Ecosystems, Harwell Campus and ARC Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A leader in the UK’s innovation and investment landscape, currently driving growth and collaboration as part of the ARC Group and Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. With a career spanning private, public and charity sectors, Sebastian previously played a pivotal role in Government bodies and local authorities, fostering economic development and supporting the Oxford region’s world-leading science and technology ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t

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\n 17th Sep 2026 | 10:00AM – 18:00PM <\/div>\n

Motherlabs & Adapt Open House<\/h3>\n
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\n Spires House, 5700 John Smith Dr, Oxford, OX4 2RW <\/div>\n
\n \n 17th Sep 2026 10:00AM – 18:00PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 17th Sep 2026 | 12:00PM – 13:30PM <\/div>\n

September Summer Party<\/h3>\n
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\n The Market Place, ARC Oxford <\/div>\n
\n \n 17th Sep 2026 12:00PM – 13:30PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 21st Sep 2026 | 12:00PM – 14:00PM <\/div>\n

Languages At Lunch: Autumn Schedule now live<\/h3>\n
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\n \n 21st Sep 2026 12:00PM – 14:00PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 23rd Sep 2026 | 12:15PM – 13:15PM <\/div>\n

Honey Extraction Workshop<\/h3>\n
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\n Oxford Works, ARC Oxford <\/div>\n
\n \n 23rd Sep 2026 12:15PM – 13:15PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 24th Sep 2026 | 8:00AM – 20:00PM <\/div>\n

The Future of Women’s Health Summit<\/h3>\n
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\n ARC West London, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RH <\/div>\n
\n \n 24th Sep 2026 08:00AM – 20:00PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 24th Sep 2026 | 12:15PM – 13:15PM <\/div>\n

Book Club: September<\/h3>\n
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\n \n 24th Sep 2026 12:15PM – 13:15PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 24th Sep 2026 | 16:00PM – 17:30PM <\/div>\n

Physical Computing Teacher Workshop: Coding with Crumbles<\/h3>\n
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\n \n 24th Sep 2026 16:00PM – 17:30PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 29th Sep 2026 | 8:30AM – 17:30PM <\/div>\n

BioForward 2026<\/h3>\n
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\n CO:LABS, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire <\/div>\n
\n \n 29th Sep 2026 08:30AM – 17:30PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 30th Sep 2026 | 16:00PM – 20:00PM <\/div>\n

Founders & Funders: Entrepreneurship and Life Sciences<\/h3>\n
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\n Oxford Edge, 37 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LD <\/div>\n
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\n 01st Oct 2026 | 12:30PM – 13:30PM <\/div>\n

WPA Healthcare Practice Discussion and Lunch<\/h3>\n
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\n Harwell Innovation Centre, Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus <\/div>\n
\n \n 1st Oct 2026 12:30PM – 13:30PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 06th Oct 2026 | 8:40AM – 9:30AM <\/div>\n

Regional Defence Cluster Networking Breakfast<\/h3>\n
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\n Quad Two, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0DF <\/div>\n
\n \n 6th Oct 2026 08:40AM – 09:30AM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 08th Oct 2026 | 10:00AM – 17:00PM <\/div>\n

ENGINE SUMMIT<\/h3>\n
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\n Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire <\/div>\n
\n \n 8th Oct 2026 10:00AM – 17:00PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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