VFS is a not-for-profit collaboration, powered by people, organisations, and businesses who see the true value in backing innovation and creativity. Our mission is simple: to help brilliant ideas grow, connect people with opportunity, and bring real economic value to […]
Carswell Gould, the integrated marketing agency, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Innovation/Growth Catalyst of the Year’ award at the Southampton Business Success Awards. The presentation took place on Wednesday 14th May at the Southampton Guildhall as part of the […]
Venturefest South (VFS) recently hosted The Southern Innovation Catalyst 2.0 which brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators for a collaborative event designed to help shape the future of the innovation ecosystem in the South. This workshop-style networking meeting, held […]
Venturefest South partners, The University of Winchester, is proud to be involved in the development and delivery of the Winchester District Cultural Strategy for 2030. The University of Winchester believe in the transformative power of culture and creativity. As a […]
Is your business prepared to elevate to the next level? Change up a gear with Catalyst and accelerate your growth with our Business Acceleration Programme. Catalyst is the University of Southampton Science Park’s business accelerator, designed specifically for early-stage innovation-led […]
The University of Winchester (UoW) is delighted to announce the launch of its new collection of case studies, showcasing the transformative impact of our distinctive approach to Knowledge Exchange. At UoW, we believe in the power of collaboration to create […]
21st November 2024 From inspiring talks to groundbreaking ideas, find out what made #VFS24 the South’s most unforgettable Innovation Festival to date Collaboration, creativity and knowledge – sharing created valuable opportunities for a record number of businesses, innovators, and industry leaders […]
Join Karen Souza for an interactive session looking at the new platform from Innovate UK, No Limits. This platform connects people to new opportunities in innovation. We want to transform the UK’s skills and talent pipeline by inspiring and connecting […]
We are thrilled to announce that the Festival of Innovation will be kicked off by Venturefest South chair, Ed Gould, alongside special guest Mike Hawkyard, a luminary in the gaming industry. With over 20 years of experience and a BAFTA […]
Join us at the Inspiration Hub, hosted by Solent Partners, for an exciting lineup of quick-fire 30-minute workshops designed to inspire and equip you with valuable insights! Here’s what you can expect throughout the day: 11:00 – 11:30: Digital Marketing […]