OF INNOVATION
Utilita Bowl, Southampton
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.
Partner and Rumble Events
The Student Founder Showcase is the University of Southampton’s annual celebration...
Join the British Business Bank, angel investors and founders to learn more about...
make~ Creative Technology Showcase Thursday 23rd September 2025 Barclays Eagle...
Join our partners in the city of Southampton for 'Tech Futures - Possibilities...
Join our partners at the National Oceanography Centre for a focused morning of expert...
The Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, with strategic support from a dedicated...
Meet Brilliant Innovators
Meet some of the fabulous Innovators that showcased their weird businesses at the #VFS Festival of Innovation.
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.
Check out the latest news
Are You One of the South’s Leading Innovators? Venturefest South is on the hunt...
Venturefest South is proud to announce Hampshire County Council as a new headline...
Venturefest South has announced the key thematic Innovation Clusters that will...
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.
