Oxford Uncovered
Thursday 25 June
Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) and Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) are co-hosting Oxford Uncovered — an exclusive, invitation-only side event taking place alongside the GCV Symposium for CVCs and wider corporate investors.
Why attend?
Taking place in Oxford on Thursday 25 June, this curated event is designed to provide a deeper look into one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. Attendees will gain an insider perspective on investing in Oxford’s deep tech landscape, hear directly from leading Oxford academics, and experience pitches from a selection of OSE’s most promising portfolio companies.
The programme also offers dedicated opportunities for 1:1 meetings with founders, as well as curated networking with OSE investors, entrepreneurs, and the wider team—creating space for high-value conversations beyond the main Symposium.
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This is a limited-capacity event designed for CVCs and wider corporate investors. If you feel you fit into either of those categories and are interested in attending, please submit an application via the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Agenda
12.30pm–1pm | Arrival, Registration & Light Lunch
Networking over sandwiches and refreshments.
1pm–1.15pm | Welcome & Introduction to Deep Tech at OSE
Sam Harman, Partner, Head of Deep Tech at OSE
1.15pm–1.35pm | Introduction to the OSE EiR Team
Venetia Jennings & James Finlayson, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, Deep Tech at OSE
Overview of the programme and key focus areas.
Academic Spotlights
1.35pm–1.50pm | Robotics in Oxford
Featuring Nick Hawes, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Co-Founder & Chief Scientist at Stateful
1.50pm–2.05pm | Earth Sciences in Oxford
Mike Kendall, Professor and Chair of Geophysics, St Cross College
2.05pm–2.20pm | Break
2.30pm–3.45pm | 1:1 Company Meetings
Curated 10-minute 1:1 meetings between CVCs and selected Oxford portfolio companies.
3.45pm–5pm | Drinks & Networking Reception
Informal networking and continued discussions.