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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 #VFS26 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.
Join the movement
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.
Partner and Rumble Events
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MAKE events are for people working at, or curious about, the intersection of technology,...
Innovate UK ICURe Spin-Out Angel Event The Innovate UK ICURe Programme invites...
Get ready to dive deep into the world of financing for innovation, where creativity...
Your Business. Your Voice. Your Region. Your Future. Help shape the future of business...
An industry networking and learning event hosted by Bournemouth University MBA Programme...
Meet Brilliant Innovators
Meet some of the fabulous Innovators that showcased their weird businesses at the #VFS Festival of Innovation.
Check out the latest news
The challenges of, and support available for, International trade for SMEs....
Catalyst is an intensive, 18-week business accelerator programme for early-stage...
Exciting times are ahead for the Solent. The region is seeing a surge in innovation...
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.
