Competition
Startup Idea Competition
A competition for Oxford students, researchers, staff and recent alumni to submit a startup idea as a short summary and a one-minute video. A panel awards cash prizes, and all entrants get a digital certificate and follow-on support and workshops.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- EnSpire Oxford, University of Oxford
- Deadline
- November 9, 2026
- Cycles
- Michaelmas: 12 October – 9 November 2026 · deadline November 9, 2026; Hilary: 18 January – 22 February 2027 · deadline February 22, 2027; Trinity: 26 April – 25 May 2027 · deadline May 25, 2027
- Opens
- October 12, 2026
- Amount
- Prize
- Open to
- Not stated
- Stages
- Idea
- Sectors
- Any sector
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about Startup Idea Competition
Who can apply to Startup Idea Competition?
Startup Idea Competition is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea. Incorporation is not required. Other requirements: Open to Oxford students, researchers, staff and alumni within two years of graduating; Submit a 250-word summary and a one-minute pitch video.
When is the Startup Idea Competition deadline?
The Startup Idea Competition deadline is November 9, 2026. Upcoming cycles: Michaelmas: 12 October – 9 November 2026 · deadline November 9, 2026; Hilary: 18 January – 22 February 2027 · deadline February 22, 2027; Trinity: 26 April – 25 May 2027 · deadline May 25, 2027. Applications open on October 12, 2026.
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