Venturefest South Festival of Innovation, 12 November 2025

Join our partners at Venturefest South (VFS) for the South’s biggest showcase of innovation, #VFS25: Festival of Innovation.

Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025, 09:00 – 17:30 GMT

Location: Utilita Bowl, Southampton 

Venturefest South champions innovation across the region stretching from Bournemouth to Chichester and up into Surrey, creating opportunities for startups, scale-ups and established organisations to connect with investors, leaders, and collaborators.

Ed Gould, Co-Founder of Venturefest South and Creative Director at Carswell Gould, said:

“We know the South is packed with bold thinkers and brilliant ideas. VFS25 is all about giving them a platform, helping them connect, and creating opportunities to take their innovation further. Whether you’re a student, a founder, or a researcher, if you’re working on something exciting — we want you in the Showcase.