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Oxford Uni Business Plan Prize
StumbleUponExpanding businesses in - and those hatching a plan to enter - the digital technology and design sectors have a new opportunity to raise investment capital, in the shape of this business plan competition...
Oxford University Business Plan Competition 2005
Sponsored by: Apax, Infinium, Oxford Instruments, PWC, Prelude
Ventures.
New entrants to – and those hatching a plan to enter – the
digital industry's technology or deisgn sectors have a new
opportunity to raise investment capital. Entries are now
welcomed for the Oxford University Business Plan Competition
2005.
This is the largest competition of its kind in the UK and many
former entrants have used it as a launch-pad to raise investment
for successful commercial ventures. The competition welcomes
entries from individuals, teams, new companies, existing
companies creating spin-offs, scientists, students and
entrepreneurs; the idea should be for a business based on
science, technology or design.
This year the competition has its largest ever prize fund, a
total of 35,000, of which 20,000 will be awarded to the winning
business plan. All entrants can also take advantage of the free
workshops and advice that are provided by the Oxford Science
Enterprise Centre (OxSEC).
The Oxford University Business Plan Competition is the largest
technology-focused competition in the UK. Many former entrants
have used it as a launch pad to raise investment and form
successful commercial ventures. The competition seeks out the
best new marketable business ideas, as judged by a panel of
specialist investors.
Entries are invited from entrepreneurs, scientists, students and
new companies. The ideas must be original or a significant
improvement on an existing business and must make significant
use of science, technology or design. If you wish to be on the
mailing list to receive news and information about the 2005
competition please register.
Over 160 entrepreneurs, scientists, business people, sponsors
and competitors gathered at the Said Business School on Tuesday
25th January to mark the launch of the 2005 Oxford University
Business Plan Competition. This is the largest such competition
in the UK and is now well established as a prestigious launch
pad for new science and technology businesses.
The event was introduced by the Vice-Chancellor of the
University of Oxford, and guest speakers included Sue Kingsman
founder of Oxford Biomedica, 2004 winner Terry Sachlos and Dr
Tim Cook, serial entrepreneur and MD of Isis Innovation. Click
here for a full report of their comments and advice to
entrants.
For details of the 2004 final and the winner, click here.
In 2005 the competition has its largest ever prize fund, a total
of £35,000, including the Apax prize of £20,000 for the winning
business plan. The deadline for entries is 12 May.
Information & Entry Details:
For more information, visit
http://www.science-enterprise.ox.ac.uk/html/busplan_main.asp
or contact Elen Wade-Martins, Competition Manager, at elen.wade-martins@sbs.ox.ac.uk
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