Oxfordshire Greentech

Finding the right investors to fuel your startup's journey is super important! That's why I'm excited that GREENTECH FESTIVAL is heading to London on the 4th and 5th of September, where we’ll be holding a 'Green Investors Crunch'. Insufficient funds are responsible for the failure of 38% of startups. This dedicated networking lunch is designed to bring together the finest selection of green startups and impact VCs. Whether you're seeking investment or looking to invest, this event provides a unique opportunity to connect with the right partners to make your next big move. Applications for our Green Investors Crunch are open until the 16th of August, with outcomes announced at the end of the month. Don't miss out – places are limited! (link in comments) In addition to the Investor's Crunch, this year's festival will feature Startup Slams, showcasing emerging startups. The winner from London will be invited to compete in Berlin next year against other international winners from Singapore, Los Angeles, and Berlin, highlighting the global reach and competitive edge of our participants. Another cool highlight of the festival is Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who will speak at the Opening Panel on "Leading in a Changing World—Turning Crisis into Opportunity." If you have a startup, let me know how you capture the attention of investors and leverage events like GTF to your advantage. And if you're an investor, what stands out to you about startups that you invest in? Share your strategies and experiences in the comments below! #greentech #investors #startups #investment

Join us on Thursday, 12th September 2024, from 16:30 to 18:30 at Oxford Brookes University for an impactful event on Gender Inclusivity: A Catalyst for Innovation. Over the past three years, a PhD research study conducted by Oxford Brookes Business School, in collaboration with Advanced Oxford, has delved into how workplace culture, structure, and practices influence innovation. The findings highlight a significant gap: our current ecosystems aren't inclusive enough to foster the diversity needed for true innovation. At this event, we’ll share the research findings, discuss practical applications, and explore how building a culture of inclusive innovation not only empowers employees but also drives better innovation outcomes. Agenda: Introduction by Professor Simonetta Manfredi & Sarah Haywood Presentation of research and actionable insights by PhD student Hannah Isabelle T. Q&A session Networking drinks For more information and to register, click here- https://lnkd.in/eU74m_vJ

🌿 Eden Project 🌿 We are beyond excited to announce the Eden Project as our newest client! The Eden Project has been running a non-tech returnable cup scheme for a while now, and they turned to re-universe to strengthen their scheme. Implementing the re-universe platform will lead to a seamless user experience and remove the need to queue to return the cup over the counter. In addition, re-universe will provide real-time accurate and meaningful data to strengthen business intelligence. Eden Project we can’t wait to work with you! #Augustlaunch #reuniverse #sustainability #edenproject #reusable #returnable #circularity

It's been a few months since our #ClimateSolutionsConference... but seeing this video of the day from one of our Oxfordshire Greentech members (the brilliant Mario Crispino of Videoworkx) has brought it all back! Featuring two streams - our "climate tech zone" and the "sustainability transition zone" - our conference featured a range of solutions to the climate and ecological crisis, from retrofitting black cabs to sustainable aviation fuel to nationally-leading energy transition projects to a sustainability action planning workshop led by experts. And we had lots of great panel discussions, exploring how we can build on and accelerate climate action as a community. The day was full of positivity and what one delegate called "proper solutions". Bingo, mission achieved. 😎 We've got so much to offer in Oxfordshire - from our powerful universities, to our innovative business community, to our climate-focused local authorities. Oxfordshire Greentech is proud to champion, join up the dots, and help facilitate the great stuff happening here! Watch this space for what's next... Thank you for interview contributions: Martin Reeves, CEO at Oxfordshire County Council Adam Samuel and Chintan M., co-founders of CapChar Eleanor Maciver, Partner at Mewburn Ellis Shruti Iyengar, Investment Manager at Future Planet Capital Rachel Warren, CEO of re-universe Isha Lakhani Francesca Marialba Marino #climatesolutions #climatetech #energy #lowcarbon #netzero #zerocarbon #sustainability #energytransition #localgovernment #oxfordshire #innovation #collaboration #oxford #climatecrisis #climateaction