Following a highly successful launch in April, Silicon Valley is back in Oxford this December!
Join us for a transformative five-day course at Keble College, University of Oxford, from December 1–5, 2025. This immersive bootcamp is designed for students aged 18 to 25, offering a rare opportunity to explore the mindset, mechanics, and momentum behind Silicon Valley’s most disruptive innovations.
Why Attend?
Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when “shifts” occur—technological, legal, cultural, or market changes that disrupt the status quo and spark opportunity. This dynamic course will help you:
- Understand how to identify and capitalise on emerging trends
- Learn how successful founders harness disruption
- Develop a growth mindset and a strategic vision for the future
- Collaborate in an interactive environment of lectures, workshops, and practical exercises
Highlights include
Expert-led sessions on innovation and scaling
Team-based projects and mentoring
Pitching your start-up ideas to a panel of experts
Exclusive insights from successful entrepreneurs
This programme is perfect for you if:
- You’re aged (18–25)
- An aspiring entrepreneur with a startup idea or prototype
- A student eager to apply technology in new ways
- A student interested in commercialising research
- Or simply curious about how innovation works in the real world!
Ready to take your start-up dreams to the next level? Don’t miss this transformative experience!
Apply now
Delivered in partnership with Gigi Wang – a leader in global entrepreneurship and innovation. She is an Industry Fellow & Faculty at UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Chair Emeritus of the VLAB (formerly MIT/Stanford Venture Lab), and on the advisories board of Mobility Ventures, iGlobe Partners and others. Gigi is a frequent conference speaker and conducts entrepreneurship/innovation workshops for start-ups, corporates, incubators, and universities around the world, along with offering biz dev services to help companies scale. She has mentored and advised hundreds of start-ups from around the world.
What to expect?
A 5-day intensive course designed for those interested to learn how to turn their ideas into scalable businesses. Delivered by world-class mentors, this course combines global expertise with practical guidance to help you refine your startup and prepare for success.
| Day | Theme | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Entrepreneurial Culture & Vision | Introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship |
| Team formation and initial pitches | ||
| Day 2 | Leadership & Customer-Centric Thinking | Workshops on leadership and team building |
| Understanding customer needs and developing value propositions | ||
| Day 3 | Business Models & Go-to-Market Strategies | Learn how to create effective business and revenue models |
| Develop a go-to-market plan | ||
| Day 4 | Startup Finances & Fundraising | Introductory financial planning for startups |
| Learn how to pitch to investors | ||
| Day 5 | Pitching & Final Presentations | Practice pitching with feedback from mentors |
| Final presentations to a jury of investors and experts |
Organisers and partners
Organised by Cherwell College Oxford, in partnership with UC Berkeley SCET and Keble College, University of Oxford.
