Oxentia and Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre launch landmark international programme: Oxford Gateway
This Global Entrepreneurship Week, we are thrilled to share that Oxentia has signed a landmark partnership with Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, marking the first time we join forces to deliver an international entrepreneurship programme: Oxford Gateway.
As part of this collaboration, Oxentia will lead the overall design and joint delivery of the international component of the programme, drawing on our global innovation expertise and extensive experience supporting entrepreneurs and innovators around the world.
The Entrepreneurship Centre will design and deliver the residential element of the programme, playing a pivotal role in elevating and strengthening the initiative through its world-class Oxford research, networks, and commitment to empowering founders.
Together, we will accelerate cohorts of exceptional international ventures on their paths to the UK and global markets.
This partnership reflects our shared mission: to inspire, elevate, and equip innovators across borders to scale their impact.
More details will follow soon but for now, we’re incredibly proud to begin this journey with the Entrepreneurship Centre and to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs around the world.
Here’s to global collaboration, shared expertise, and building what comes next.
‘I’m personally very excited about this programme and the outcomes it will deliver for entrepreneurs from across the world. It’s the perfect vehicle to galvanise the best of Oxentia’s expertise, Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre’s research, our combined networks, and the strengths of the Oxford innovation ecosystem into a unique opportunity.’ Dr Steve Cleverley, CEO, Oxentia
‘This collaboration aligns perfectly with Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre’s mission to equip entrepreneurial leaders with the skills needed to deliver positive social change through business impact. We are looking forward to working with Oxentia, utilising our entrepreneurial research in a programme which will drive innovation across sectors and borders.’ Professor Pinar Ozcan, Academic Director, Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre
If you have any questions, or are interested in knowing more about how this initiative can be brought to your ecosystem, you can contact us at info@oxentia.com.
Dr Steve Cleverley is the CEO of Oxentia Ltd, Managing Director of Oxentia Europe SL, and Director of the Oxentia Foundation. Since spearheading Oxentia’s management buyout in 2017, Steve has driven its expansion into 70+ countries, transforming the organisation into a global leader in innovation consulting across Higher Education, Corporate, and Government sectors. With over 28 years of expertise in sales, marketing, and strategic innovation, he has led high-impact projects such as the creation of new universities in Oman and Vietnam, running international technology accelerators, and driving corporate innovation initiatives. Steve holds a BA in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, a PhD in Immunology from UCL, and an MBA from Henley Business School.
Pinar Ozcan is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She is also the academic director of Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre and the Oxford Future of Finance and Technology (Fintech) Initiative. A globally recognised expert in fintech, strategy, AI governance, and digital transformation, Pinar advises governments, regulators, and boards on innovation strategy in fast-moving, highly regulated sectors. Pinar holds a PhD, MSc, and dual Bachelor’s degrees from Stanford University, and has received major accolades including the Thinkers 50 list, Poets & Quants Top 40 under 40, and the Global Women in Fintech Powerlist. She is fluent in five languages and actively supports innovation through board and advisory roles with organisations across Europe and Silicon Valley.
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Oxentia is a leading global innovation consultancy that empowers organisations, individuals, and ecosystems to transform ideas into impactful ventures. Established with roots in the University of Oxford’s renowned technology transfer expertise, Oxentia operates independently to deliver tailored solutions across Higher Education, Corporate, and Government sectors. With a presence in over 70 countries, the company is committed to driving innovation and positive change worldwide. For startups and spinouts, Oxentia offers venture support, helping entrepreneurs accelerate their journey from concept to market through business planning, funding strategy, and access to a global network of partners, investors and more.
Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre supports Saïd Business School students and the wider University of Oxford community to develop their entrepreneurial potential to tackle world-scale problems. The Centre equips learners with the skills and mindset needed to think and act entrepreneurially in the modern innovation economy, providing experiential learning, global and local networks, and thought leadership through specialised programmes and partnerships across the Oxford ecosystem. The Centre’s initiatives are designed to support and enhance the entrepreneurial journey from student to start-up founder and beyond.
