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‘Don’t miss out’ – Successful Peer Networks initiative makes...
The OxLEP Business-run programme Peer Networks has called on businesses to grab the last few places available before time runs out.
OxLEP and TheHill urging SMEs to seize health and...
A drive to help small businesses make the most of their research collaborations has been launched by OxLEP, Oxfordshire’s local enterprise partnership and TheHill, the innovation centre at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
OxLEP comment: Oxford United Football Club stadium statement
OxLEP have issued a statement following news that Oxford United Football Club have identified a site for a potential new stadium.
Innovators, investors and entrepreneurs set to come together at...
Venturefest Oxford is set to return on Thursday 25 November, bringing together the county’s greatest minds in discussion as to how the county’s ‘world-class ecosystem’ can remain at the forefront of enterprise, innovation, development of cutting-edge technology and new industries.
EV charging hubs for Oxfordshire receive £1.2m funding from...
Bicester based Charge Point Operator; EZ Charge have announced that a funding agreement for a £1.2m investment into the Park and Charge Oxfordshire project has now been signed by Oxfordshire County Council.
Major Local Growth Fund project will play critical role...
The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership has announced the opening of the hospitality and catering facilities at Activate Learning’s City of Oxford College, with £2.17million funding secured by OxLEP through the government’s Local Growth Fund.
Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2022 set to launch this week,...
The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) have announced that the prestigious Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards are set to launch later this week, ahead of the 2022 awards – set to take place next May.
COP26: OxLEP hosts official event in Oxford on ‘science...
As key officials from across the globe continue critical discussions in Glasgow at COP26, the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) has played its role during the second week of the major climate change conference, hosting an official COP26 event of its own.
Oxfordshire celebrates businesses as a force for good
Organisations from across Oxfordshire are coming together to celebrate business as a force for good at POP2021: Power of Purpose Week (15th-19th November).
UK showcases green dozen at Global Investment Summit –...
The UK Government has this week revealed 12 businesses from across the UK who will showcase their green technology and innovations at the Global Investment Summit. And Oxfordshire businesses will be leading the charge.
Oxford University contributed £15.7bn to the UK economy in...
The University of Oxford contributed a total of £15.7 billion to the UK economy in 2018/19, a report by the economic research consultancy London Economics has revealed.
OxLEP urge businesses from around the county to share...
With less then a month to go until the beginning of COP26 fortnight, the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership have launched a new survey to help better-understand the county’s business community’s attitudes towards the drive to a zero-carbon future.
New UK space strategy launched in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire hosted the launch of a new UK space strategy at the home of Western Europe’s biggest space cluster, namely Harwell Campus.
Interview with Nigel Tipple, Chief Executive of OxLep
Nigel Tipple, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire LEP, talks to B4’s Richard Rosser about how OxLEP has, and continues to, support companies across the county, as well as highlighting key themes that the county’s businesses should engage with.
Business Support Opportunities in Oxfordshire – OxLEP
Welcome to B4TV where we showcase our members expertise to the wider business community. In today’s video we have Rob Panting, Communications Manager from OxLEP, the local enterprise partnership for Oxfordshire.
Upcoming OxLEP event: ‘The Oxfordshire Plan 2050 – why...
Businesses from across the county are being encouraged to sign-up to an upcoming online panel event, critical as the Oxfordshire Plan 2050 moves closer to its consultation period.
OxLEP-backed project – set to be a key player...
Confirmation of a new pilot project for an innovative energy systems accelerator – one of several schemes to have benefitted from government funding secured by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) – has today (30 June) been announced.
General Fusion to build its fusion demonstration plant at...
The UKAEA and General Fusion have this week announced an agreement under which General Fusion will build and operate its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP) at the UKAEA’s Culham Campus.
Autonomous shuttles coming to Harwell Campus
An autonomous shuttle controlled by 5G and satellite connectivity will transport members of the public around the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, with a second shuttle to be introduced later. The electric shuttles, which do not have a steering wheel, will operate 24/7 to capture data in different light and weather conditions.
Boost to Oxford rail travel following £69m funding confirmation
Oxford station is set to be transformed thanks to a £69m funding boost to improve capacity and journey times and develop plans for a new platform and entrance which will mean more trains will be able to serve the station in the future.
Peer Networks – “Do it! Don’t give it a...
That was a recent quote from one of our 153 Business leaders and Managing Directors who have been part of the OxLEP Peer Networks programme over the last 8 months.
Funding for OxLEP-backed construction centre – set to play...
Confirmation of a new, innovative green skills centre – one of several schemes to have benefited from funding secured by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) – has been announced.
OxLEP-backed Local Growth Fund supported project set to further...
The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) have today (27 April) revealed that works on phase one of a new project – set to boost ‘cleaner’ modes of commuting in Oxford, as well as connectivity options in-and-out of the city – continues to make positive progress.
Businesses focus on employability skills
With employability looming as one of the major issues for 2021, a group of Oxfordshire business representatives have started working on how the next generation of employees can be better prepared for work.
B4 People and Strategy Day
It’s B4 People and Strategy Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
B4 Responsible Business Day
It’s Responsible Business Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
Keeping you up to date with the latest in...
OxLEP Business aims to help small and medium-sized businesses to find the support they need.
Supporting Oxfordshire’s Businesses with Richard Byard & Helen Brind,...
Did you know that the OxLEP’s Growth Hub provides business support to SME’s across Oxfordshire? The Growth Hub aims to simplifying the business support landscape and help individuals and businesses to easily connect as well as leading a c£10m business support programme.
Apprenticeships Panel with Oxfordshire LEP
Apprenticeships Panel with Oxfordshire LEP with Shilpa Bhatt – OUH NHS Foundation Trust & David Martin – OAS & UKAEA.
Visitor and hospitality sectors adapting and innovating to take...
The COVID-19 crisis hit hospitality, tourism, and events businesses hard. The visitor industry alone is worth £2.2 billion a year to Oxfordshire and thousands of people work in it. So how can it rebuild?
Oxfordshire businesses show flexibility and adaptability in response to...
Rod Macrae has been hearing about the way businesses have responded to the challenge of COVID-19 – and the support available for SMEs from OxLEP.
COVID-19 Business Resilience Fund
Grant Process and Panel Requirements: Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) have created a business resilience fund to help support businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Engaging the Next Generation at BIO2020
At a time when the next generation is facing considerable uncertainty, B4, organisers of BIO2020, Oxfordshire’s largest B2B event, is delighted to announce that one hundred complimentary tickets for this year’s event, from 2nd to 4th June, will be made available to students and career leaders in Oxfordshire.
Support ‘Hubs’ will boost Oxfordshire’s growing social enterprise sector
eScalate, the newest programme from OxLEP Business, is creating 6 ‘hubs’ to nurture social entrepreneurship across the county.
SME growth is vital for Oxfordshire’s economy
Rod Macrae has been hearing about the business journey to achieving significant growth and why Oxfordshire is a great place to scale up a business.
Getting Your Bright Idea To Market Requires Help
Rod Macrae looks at a programme that’s helping small businesses with innovative ideas
Intellectual Property Office invests in new support role for...
The Intellectual Property Office has partnered with Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership to create new business support job role – application window now open
Oxfordshire’s Apprentices, businesses and schools celebrate success at county...
The third annual Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards took place on Thursday 4th April at Jurys Inn Oxford, where Apprentices, schools and employers were celebrated for their significant achievements.
How the Oxfordshire SME community is pulling together in...
Oxfordshire’s Growth Hub, run by OxLEP Business, is helping Oxfordshire’s SMEs face the future confidently.
2019 Oxfordshire Business Awards launch celebrates 25 years of...
Dozens of Oxfordshire businesses attended the event on 10 January at Oxford Science Park.
Small really is big in the world of business
Rod Macrae has been finding out how OxLEP Business is helping Oxfordshire’s small businesses to punch above their weight.
£5.2 Million Programme Launched to Boost Innovation in Oxfordshire
A £5.2 million programme to encourage innovative business ideas within small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) was launched today by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) and its partners before a gathering of the county’s business community at Venturefest 2018.
Small in size, big in ambition & ideas How...
No one says it’s easy turning your innovation, idea or creative solution into a business reality. Breakthroughs and changes can be time consuming, expensive and need careful research and specialist know-how.
How can Oxfordshire harness its booming economy to benefit...
OxLEP’s debate explores why a ‘sense of place’ is key to the county’s success
Boosting Oxfordshire’s SMEs with support that is priceless
Small businesses are a huge part of Oxfordshire’s economy. 93% of jobs are in SMEs.
How can Oxfordshire attract develop and retain world-class talented...
A suggested ‘Oxford salary weighting’, the need to foster engagement between business and education and the value of investing in employee development were three key themes to emerge at the inaugural Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) Business Leaders’ Q&A event.
OxLEP Chief Executive Says Recent Growth ‘reaffirms’ Oxfordshire’s World-leading...
Multiple studies say Oxfordshire is benefiting from a strong economy – optimism backed by a recent OxLEP survey of business leaders
New Year Presents New Opportunities for Oxfordshire’s Business Leaders...
The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership searches for three senior business leaders to join its ambitious Board
Budget Response from Nigel Tipple – Chief Executive of...
As is the case each year, the Budget announcement sets the tone as to how our economy could perform – from an Oxfordshire perspective, today’s news (22 November) from the Chancellor of the Exchequer reinforces our position as a key driver of ‘UK PLC’.
Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards give star Apprentices the chance to...
Oxfordshire’s talented Apprentices and the organisations behind their success will be recognised at a special event at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1st March, in the run up to National Apprenticeship Week.
OxLEP Chief Executive Says Westgate Oxford is a ‘welcome...
As Westgate Oxford yesterday opened its doors to the public, the chief executive of the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership has welcomed its arrival and says the £440million redevelopment is a major boost to the city.
Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2018
We are delighted to announce that the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2018 are now open for entries and nominations! We’re getting in touch with you as an employer of Apprentices to invite you to…
Oxfordshire Business Support announces first winners of Elevate grant...
37,000 in grants have been awarded to local SMEs from the ELEVATE programme to boost start-up and growing enterprises. Businesses can now apply for a second round of grants: deadline November 30th.
Oxfordshire’s Tech Cluster a Lynchpin for UK Economy’s Competitiveness...
Quantum computers, autonomous vehicles, digital health and space and satellites all identified as key strengths of Oxfordshire’s science and innovation ecosystem.
