Venturefest South

We’re all about innovators, investors and entrepreneurs. We support new start ups and share your stories by hosting a big annual innovation showcase event.

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Big ideas took flight at Farnborough Airshow ✈️

We brought together ambitious founders, investors & industry leaders for live pitching focused on new ideas and connections.

Watch the highlights, meet the people shaping what comes next and join us: https://t.co/jFQxF9SXwJ

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Legal expertise matters when innovation scales. At #VFS25, Blake Morgan shares why supporting founders and growing businesses is central to their partnership with Venturefest South.

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Innovation starts with people 🎓

At Venturefest South #VFS25, the University of Winchester talks about supporting student creativity, enterprise and real-world collaboration as part of its partnership with Venturefest South.

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Founders thrive when they’re supported 🤝

At Venturefest South #VFS25, Incuhive talks about building strong start-up communities through connection and collaboration, as part of its partnership with Venturefest South.

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From microscopic biofilms to real-world impact 🧬

At Venturefest South #VFS25, National Biofilms Innovation Centre shares how research and collaboration drive innovation, as part of its partnership with Venturefest South.

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Where do skills fit into innovation? 🎓

At Venturefest South #VFS25, South Hampshire College Group explains how education and employability support long-term innovation, as part of its partnership with Venturefest South.

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Innovation works best when regions work together 🤝

At Venturefest South #VFS25, Hampshire County Council shared how local government supports innovation, collaboration and long-term growth across the South, as part of its partnership with Venturefest South.

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From research to real-world impact 🙌

At Venturefest South #VFS25, University of Southampton Science Park shared how they support innovators to grow, collaborate and scale. A key Venturefest South partner helping science-led ideas thrive across the South.

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Great ideas need creativity to succeed.

Venturefest South #VFS25, Arts University Bournemouth shared how creative skills and design thinking help shape innovation across the South. A key Venturefest South partner bringing fresh perspectives to the ecosystem.
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At Venturefest South #VFS25, we caught up with Innovate UK ICURe to talk about supporting researchers to turn ideas into real-world impact. As a VFS partner, ICURe plays a key role in helping innovators test, shape and commercialise new ideas.

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Venturefest South success story 👏 Congrats to Ace High on securing £600k in funding to fuel their next stage of growth. Founder Mike Hawkyard first shared the studio’s ambitions on stage at #VFS24, where feedback & connections helped build real momentum: https://t.co/UblaoPVPdA

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Biofilms might be microscopic, but their impact is anything but small 🧬

In our blog, we explore the work of the National Biofilms Innovation Centre and how biofilm research is tackling challenges across healthcare, industry & the environment: https://t.co/GK0AelZPwg

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Start-ups & small businesses in Portsmouth 👋 You can still apply for the final round of the Portsmouth Match Fund. Get 20–50% match funding (£1.5k–£4k) to invest in equipment, products, e-commerce or training. Deadline: 25 Jan: https://t.co/vu7abIUjpr

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What’s it really like to step into the world of innovation while still at university? 💡 A final-year student from the University of Winchester shares their #VFS25 experience, from capturing real moments to engaging with founders, investors and charities: https://t.co/qbsUYzsv49

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If you were at #VFS25, you may have heard the word biofilms come up more than once 🔬

In our latest blog, we explore the work of the National Biofilms Innovation Centre and why biofilms matter across healthcare, the environment and beyond: https://t.co/GK0AelZPwg

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We caught up with innovators, speakers and sponsors at Venturefest South and asked one question: why is the South of the UK such a strong place for innovation? 💡

This short showreel captures their thoughts and the energy from #VFS25.
https://t.co/jjJNzyxWZC

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Meet Rebecca Leppard, founder of Girl Brand and past VFS innovator

She's sharing her story of building a brand that empowers women and how VFS helped her get there.

✨ Feeling inspired? Apply to be an innovator today before applications close!

👉 https://t.co/EhXZdY40YB

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The Student Founder Showcase 2025 is coming soon! Discover big ideas, connect with talent, and get inspired.

🎟️ Register: https://t.co/ZxHeSfYEPh

Interested in innovation? Grab your Festival of Innovation ticket: https://t.co/xwClgwyUux

Comment INNOVATE for a free code 👇

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Ready to showcase your innovation and connect with investors, leaders, and entrepreneurs?

Exhibiting at Venturefest South gives you branding, 5 tickets, promo support, speaking opportunities, and tabletop space.

Apply today: https://t.co/s6MlmQ0vTK

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Apply now to speak at the South’s biggest innovation festival 🎤

Showcase your ideas, pitch your project, or join a panel at Venturefest South. Get visibility, connect with investors, and grow your network.

Apply today: https://t.co/nACczZtUlG