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The University of Southampton, with support from the Leverhulme Trust, is launching a new programme which will focus on how we could and should engage with the world’s oceans and seas over the coming decades. The Leverhulme Trust has awarded the […]

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) today announced a £800,000 funding boost to develop innovative ‘telexistence’ technologies to reduce the risks associated with military personnel, emergency workers and civilians operating in dangerous and hazardous environments. Nine organisations, undertaking eleven different projects, will […]

Ready to take your start-up business to new heights? The Start-up Launchpad programme is an exciting new coaching programme for ambitious start-ups. Completely free of charge, the programme will allow you to take a step back and gain valuable advice […]

Many of history’s ‘innovation defining’ moments have involved a slice of drama – from apples falling from trees, to the chocolate bar that melted next to a radar systems device (leading to the development of the microwave). These stories of […]

Portsmouth City Council’s Energy Services Team have selected a partner to deliver a ground-breaking solar and battery installation at Portsmouth International Port. The system, to be installed by Custom Solar, will incorporate roof-mounted solar panels across a number of buildings, […]

Ploughshare Innovations is proud to be part of the team that has enabled a ‘military-grade’ disinfectant spray to fight coronavirus to be made available to the public. The new disinfectant spray, called VIRUSEND, has been developed by Pritchard Spray in […]

The team at Venturefest South would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. Despite all the madness 2020 brought us, we managed to keep things going and pull off a fantastic Virtual Briefing event. Thank […]

Venturefest South partner, Solent LEP has today launched a free online tool to help businesses navigate their way through the transition of the UK leaving the European Union (EU). The UK Transition Toolkit provides businesses in the Solent with an invaluable review […]

Promising digital innovators to receive focused guidance, access to quality data, and technical and financial resources to help fuel their growth. HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey continue to provide financial support and expert advice through their successful Geovation Programme, […]

Want to rewind to #VFS20? We know the feeling! With over 300 registrations for the #VFS20 Virtual Briefing on 2 October 2020, it was a huge success. The first ever virtual Venturefest South interactive showcase explored all things innovation, opportunities, […]