Oxford Guild, the careers society of Oxford University, has established an accelerator aimed at boosting student entrepreneurship.
Noting a growing appetite on campus for entrepreneurship over traditional career paths, the Guild has raised a six-figure sum and partnered a number of organisations for the accelerator. The accelerator will provide investment, skills training, mentoring, and networking events.
The Guild, which is aiming to turn Oxford into the entrepreneurial capital of the UK, has grown rapidly since its relaunch in 2011, and boasts 12,000 members, 60 sponsors, and hosts 120 events per year.
A spokesperson for the Guild said it has partnered with a range of venture capitalists, angel investors and investment funds, including Keitetsu, Downing Ventures and Far East Ventures, to put together the six figure fund for the accelerator.
