OF INNOVATION
Utilita Bowl, Southampton
From first spark to full scale.
VFS is a not-for-profit platform, built for shared growth and fuelled by purpose.
Powering Innovation, Every Day
Your gateway to what’s next. Year-round events, content, and connections—plus the VFS Festival of Innovation—all designed to help you start, scale, or sell your big idea. We’ve helped thousands. Now it’s your turn.
Events and opportunities
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
Venturefest South is proud to announce Hampshire County Council as a new headline...
Venturefest South has announced the key thematic Innovation Clusters that will...
Venturefest South was proud to have recently organised a strategic gathering of key players...
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.
What went on at #VFS24?
Take a look at what went down at #VFS24. We we’re thrilled to welcome over 1,000 people to the Utilita Bowl on 14 November for the biggest and most exciting Venturefest South event yet!
