The Venturefest South team is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious PR industry award. The 2019 event is in the running to win ‘Best Event’ at this year’s Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) PRide Awards in the South […]
The Venturefest South team is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious PR industry award. The 2019 event is in the running to win ‘Best Event’ at this year’s Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) PRide Awards in the South […]
We saw a record-breaking 800+ attendees, 16 innovators from the south pitched for investment, over 70 innovators showcased their business ideas, 38 expert speakers from across the UK imparted their cutting-edge thinking and 12 new entrepreneurs from universities in the South took part in Open Mic. The Ageas Bowl in […]
Please note, this information has been provided by one of our innovators. iRed and the University of Portsmouth, in partnership with Greentech South, are entering into a collaboration to improve energy efficiency within the built environment. The aim of the […]
Everything you need to know about the Innovator of the Year award The Innovator of the Year winner will be chosen by our specialist panel, from the freshest and most exciting new innovations, startups, disruptors and businesses which together signify […]
Giving our innovators the opportunity to tell you more about their innovation Please note, the below content has been created by our innovators. Forty1 Kitesurfing Kitesurfers often arrive at a beautiful shallow water lagoon with the wind too light for […]
Venturefest South Partner, Southampton City Council is pleased to announce that Barclays has been appointed to manage the Network Eagle Lab, Southampton’s unique new co-working space at the Marlands shopping centre. The location will be run by the bank’s Eagle […]
Investment is a critical aspect of business growth aspirations. VentureFest South provides a platform to connect entrepreneurs, innovators and investors and showcase the talent and vibrant innovation ecosystem in our region. Pitchfest within the WAVE 105 Investment Zone is one […]
Searching for the future of our innovation economy – The Best New Innovator award A big part of what #VFS20 Festival of Innovation is all about is showcasing, nurturing and celebrating the region’s top young innovators. Our unique, cross-university partnership […]
Get face to face with an expert of your choice with one to one meetings designed to help you get more out of your #VFS19 experience. Simply select an expert, from the list below and click the button to send […]
There’s over £90m of opportunities available at Venturefest South this year. This includes the incredible £45m fund from Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and there’s also over £50m of investment opportunities, which have been created by our innovators. Over […]
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