Celebrate a decade of igniting ideas and accelerating innovation at Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre’s flagship conference.

This milestone year commemorates the Forum’s evolution into the must-attend event for anyone passionate about entrepreneurship.

The Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum (OSEF) connects you with trailblazing startups, global thinkers and high-calibre entrepreneurs driving change across industries.

Whether you’re a founder, funder or future innovator, OSEF 2025 isn’t just another conference, it’s a front-row seat to the future of innovation.

Date: Friday 28 November

Time: 09:00 – 21:00

Venue: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HP

Cost: £30 – £95

The annual Pitching Competition will take place at the Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum on Friday 28th November 2025.

This year, up to five teams will be selected to present their ventures to a panel of investors and the global OSEF audience, for the chance to win a cash prize. Ventures not chose to pitch may still be invited to exhibit at OSEF.

Applications from ventures in all sectors may apply until 10:00 on Wednesday 5 November.

Who is eligible?

• Applications may be from individuals or teams with at least one University of Oxford student, alum or staff member.
• Your business must be incorporated.
• Your business must not have raised beyond seed funding (i.e. no Series A or later).