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OF INNOVATION
12th November 2025
Utilita Bowl, Southampton
Brilliant minds at the

Counting down to #VFS25

 

From first spark to full scale.
VFS is a not-for-profit platform, built for shared growth and fuelled by purpose.

Are You One of the South’s Leading Innovators?

Venturefest South is on the hunt for brilliant innovators to join the #VFS25 Innovator Showcase — and this year, we’re spotlighting the very best ideas across eight exciting innovation zones.

If you’re building something bold, we want to hear from you. Selected innovators will receive a fully funded support package worth over £2,000, including a premium showcase slot at the Festival of Innovation, media promotion, and access to our network of investors, experts and leaders.

Find out more and apply now

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Meet Brilliant Innovators

Meet some of the fabulous Innovators that showcased their weird businesses at the #VFS Festival of Innovation. 

Meet the Innovators


Become a Partner or Sponsor

At Venturefest South, we don’t just host events, we’re fostering a thriving community of innovators, businesses and thought leaders. This is your chance to help shape the south’s innovation ecosystem – step into a leadership role by becoming a partner or sponsor.

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Meet the VFS Partners

Meet the people who make Venturefest South possible! Our wonderful Partners who work together to fund and deliver a year round programme of support and the annual Festival of Innovation.

Meet the Partners, Sponsors & Exhibitors


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