Ignite Demo Day 2025

From all entrepreneurial minds, from aspiring start-ups to creative founders, the Brookes Enterprise Support team runs a year-round calendar of activities for those wanting to bring their ideas to life.

Oxford Brookes Enterprise Support

Get ready to witness the most innovative startups in action at Ignite Demo Day 2025 - where the future is being shaped!

Oxford Brookes University

Thrive Festival

Brookes Enterprise Support welcomes all to a collection of workshops/networking events and online talks to celebrate the Global Entrepreneurship week to celebrate inspiration, creativity and innovation.

Experience the excitement of Ignite Demo Day, where Oxford Brookes students and graduates step into the spotlight to pitch their business ideas and showcase the progress of their ventures.This is more than just a presentation, it’s the culmination of their hard work, from developing their Minimum Viable Products to testing, refining, and growing their businesses. Each founder will share their journey so far and make the case for why their venture deserves to win.At stake is £5,000 in grant funding, awarded to the most promising pitch of the evening.📅 Date and time: Thursday, 20th November 2025, 6:00pm (registering your attendance and networking), 6:30pm to 8:30pm (pitches and networking)📍 Location: Sir Kenneth WheareBe part of a dynamic evening that celebrates innovation, determination, and the future of entrepreneurship.Refreshements will be provided.If you are driving you to the event, we have free parking for you within the gipsy lane campus. Please do not park across the road as this will result in you receiving a ticket.