Fareham Innovation Centre

Get Smart in Social Media #1
2018-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Are you getting leads and sales from Social Media?
At the end of this session, you’ll have taken the test on where you are, and you’ll have a plan in place of where you need to get to, so that Social Media is a worthy use of your time and budget.
Simply email victoria@allstarmarketingclub.com with code OI-2018 to get a free place, specifying your preferred course.
If the dates are not suitable contact Victoria for me details.

Tour of Fareham IC’s NEW conference space
2018-06-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2018-06-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2018-05-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
The expansion of Fareham Innovation Centre is now complete, and were keen to get people through the doors to see exactly what we have been up to.
Opened in May 2018 the new piece of Fareham Innovation Centre will increase the selection of office space and workshops, but also provide a state of the art conference centre for large corporate events, presentations, showcases and product launches.
Already established as an outstanding hub for pioneering businesses in the marine, engineering and aerospace sectors, Fareham Innovation Centre, wants to continue to improve, grow and provide even more businesses with the space and support they require.

33 new offices for 1 to 15 people
5 new workshops
New state-of-the-art conference space for up to 100 guests
Meeting rooms
Virtual office packages
On-site business support

If you’re interested in a new office space, workshop, or are looking for a venue for your next business event, discover at what Fareham Innovation Centre can do for you.
IMPORTANT – Please note that tours of the centre will last approximately 1 hour. Please arrive at the time stated on your ticket type.

Kick-Start Your Marketing #2
2018-05-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
An action-packed workshop, created for Small Business Owners who want to be able to confidently get new customers that will grow their business. You will learn 5 high-performing Marketing Strategies that will increase your Marketing capability, that you can use immediately!
To book simply email victoria@allstarmarketingclub.com with code OI-2018 to get a free place, specifying your preferred course.
Dates not suitable for you? Contact Victoria for more details!

OS Innovation Challenge - Deep Technical Workshop
2018-05-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
This is a deep technical workshop: To better understand Ordnance Survey’s innovation challenge to businesses of all types and sizes.

Develop ubiquitous, high accuracy positioning solutions

Context: The application of raw GNSS data from Android devices, together with GNSS-based augmentation such as OS Net, will enable a vast number of users to benefit from enhanced positioning services. However, to date the market has been slow to react, with only one publicly-available application that exploits the raw GNSS measurements; a RINEX logger for Android from GEO++.
We at OS think that millions of cheap devices with the capability to log their position with high accuracy could be a game-changer that unlocks a raft of new business opportunities. We are delighted to sponsor this challenge to help UK business take a lead in defining and exploiting these opportunities.
We would like to encourage you, the entrepreneurs and innovators, to explore possible use-cases and develop solutions that utilise the Android raw GNSS signals. We will support you with GNSS-focused technical advice and offer market insights relating to existing applications of high-accuracy GNSS.
[1] This is the term Android have used to describe the measurement parameters available from the device, they are not baseband IQ.
Successful responses to the challenge join the OI Space Incubator – receiving 6-months of research support, entrepreneurial workshops, free workspace, an University of Southampton intern full funded for 10 weeks, visits to Harwell hosted by UK Space Agency, and much more.
This challenge is being developed as part of the UK Space Agency supported OI Space Incubator.

90 Day Customer Generator #1
2018-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
You’ll learn the surprising truths of the basis of stable, results-focused Marketing; and you will come away with a ready to use 90-Day Marketing plan, fully targeted to your customers and industry. Designed to generate customers for your business.
To book, simply email victoria@allstarmarketingclub.com with code OI-2018 to get a free place, specifying your preferred course.
If the dates are not suitable please contact Victoria for more information!

Using Surveys Effectively @ BASE Bordon
2018-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | BASE Bordon, BASE Bordon Innovation Centre, Broxhead House, Bordon, GU35 0FX
Using Surveys Effectively
Surveys are so often misused and badly executed. If done well they can provide precise insight to customer and partner needs and drive much better decision making. This workshop will help you make best use of surveys using enhanced online survey reporting tools. The session is practical hands-on.
After the workshop, participants will have:

A relevant survey they can use in real life
An understanding of how to create basic surveys using the most common question types
Know how to self-evaluate their surveys and refine design
Practical experience of survey reporting they can apply to any survey
Know how to get more information about reporting options and extend their knowledge
Started on the path to survey reporting wizardry and effective use of survey data

To participate fully, please complete the following preparation before arriving:

Think about a relevant survey and questions you would like to work on
If you don’t already have a Survey-monkey account, create a free one
Make a start on your survey and have a first draft implemented before you arrive.

This preparation will help make the session dynamic, useful and fun.
Remember to bring your laptop and/or tablet.
You can arrive early to set up laptop and network. There will be centre team available to support.
This is also a prime opportunity to view the wonderful new BASE Bordon Innovation Centre.
Contact the BASE centre team for more information and or directions on 01420 550980.

Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Soul @ OVIC
2018-02-08 17:30 - 19:00 | OVIC, Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Ocean Way,, Southampton, SO14 3JZ
Topic: Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Soul
Presenter: Rowan Johnson – Managing Director of Southpoint Films
Overview:
In a fast-moving startup world you’re going to be faced with the challenge of operating at scale. But how do you do this without becoming a bland corporation, devoid of personality? The answer is with video. In this presentation the Southpoint Films team will share some of the ways that you can use video within your business to implement a personable approach to scale, using video as the catalyst for delivering the “human factor” to customers around the globe. It’s important to stress that this is not a sales pitch – we will be sharing strategies that you can implement immediately, on your own, with tools you no doubt already have available to you.
Agenda
15 minutes for Registration/ Introductions
45 minute Presentation
30 minute Q&A and Networking
Total: 1.5 hrs
Rowan and team will be available afterwards for those wanting to discuss their specific requirements.
Refreshments served.

International Trade: Ask the Experts session @ OVIC
2018-02-06 10:30 - 13:30 | OVIC, Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Ocean Way,, Southampton, SO14 3JZ
Do you have export challenges or questions regarding starting trading internationally?
Come and discuss some of the below topics with experts and your peers during an informal discussion:

Entering new market
Partnering with commercial strategic partners
EU R&D funding
Export order fulfillment funding support from the government
International payment
Export logistics

Our experts for the event will be:

International commercial and innovation advisers, Mireille Owen-Hughes and Jakub Rakoczy from the Enterprise Europe Network, services funded by Innovate UK and the European Commission
Government export finance adviser, Stuart Stoter from UK Export Finance
Supply Chain Development manager from Horizon International Cargo Ltd
Incubation Director, Richard May from Oxford Innovation Ltd

Who should attend:
This event is for UK registered companies only based in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Sussex. The organiser reserves the right to refuse admission due to the small number of places and the format of the event. This event is for small and medium size companies with export potential. You may be contacted to verify suitability of your attendance to the event.

Pitchfest 2018 - Investment Readiness Workshop
2018-02-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Venturefest South – Pitchfest 2018 – Investment Readiness Workshop
Facilitated by Richard Cooper – Oxford Innovation and the Innovate2Succeed programme
This workshop is primarily for those wanting to pitch for investment at Venturefest South 2018 on Thursday 1st March at Winchester Guildhall. However, all are welcome…and indeed you may even convince yourself to pitch at the main event!
Last year we had 17 companies pitch for over £20m combined ‘ask’. A quote from one:
“TrustonTap pitched at Venturefest South 2017, seeking investment to grow our innovative care business. After the main pitch event, we were approached by several investors and found ourselves overfunded for our investment round. The structure of the event worked well for us and we were impressed by the strength of the businesses pitching for investment as well as the quality of the investors attending. I would strongly recommend it to both entrepreneurs and investors in the region.”
So sign up now for this free workshop.
Agenda:

Think like an investor
The investment Process
The importance of the emotional hook.
Perfect your pitch
The most common pitfalls of a pitch
Q&A

Richard will be available after the workshop for any specific follow-up items to help you prepare to pitch. He can give even more support to those subscribing/ want to sign up to the Innovate2Succeed free 50hrs of coaching programme.
We look forward to meeting you.
This is a #VFS18 Rumble event. All attendees will given a sponsored ticket to Venturefest South annual conference on 1st March 2018 – worth £30 per ticket. #VFS2018 ticket codes will be given out at workshop.

AI and Blockchain Opportunities
2018-02-01 17:30 - 19:30 | ECS, Electronics and Computer Science (ECS), Southampton, SO17, United Kingdom
AI and Blockchain Opportunities : A View from Research and Industry
This two hour event is a rare opportunity to hear from University of Southampton research academics and three leading industry experts on the hot topic on artificial intelligence and the emerging Blockchain technologies.
The professors will highlight latest tech – the industry innovators highlight current and future potential uses. All research and industry experts batting off each other.
The game’s a foot! This promises to be a highly interactive one hour talk with audience participation. Indeed, they need your inspiration and help to grab the obvious commercial opportunities that are available right now!
Before and after the discussion, the will be lots of networking to uncover new projects and get involved. Drinks and snacks provided. Tell your friends and associates.
Agenda:
1730 hrs: Snacks and Drinks
1750 hrs: Introductions (CMI, Oxford Innovation, and Venturefest South)
1800 hrs: The Big Discussion “AI and Blockchain Opportunities” – dynamic and interactive

University of Southampton expert overview on AI and Blockchain latest research/ projects – 10 mins
Simon Towner (CEO of KIOIS Master Data) – master data and supply chain – 10 mins
Martin Doyle (MD of DQ Global) – trusted data with purpose – 10 mins
Russ Cole (MD of ESL Group) – management of new IoT data – 10 mins
Research and Industry – Panel Session – 10 mins

1850 hrs: Drinks/ Snacks/ Networking – please note the above three business are recruiting interns in 2018
1930 hrs: Close

Business Design Workshop: Joining the dots from Business Model to Execution @ Portsmouth Technopole
2018-01-26 08:15 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Technopole, Portsmouth Technopole, Kingston Crescent,, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8FA, United Kingdom
DESCRIPTION
Business Design Workshop: Joining the dots from Business Model to Execution
This full day workshop (delivered by four extreme experts in process design, commercial modelling and system integration) will change the way you think about your business. Whether a mature or start-up business – you will need to actively design and review your organisation, systems and key value proposition. Be chosen for this workshop and discover how your business can be a sustainable winner.
The is a special Venturefest South Rumble Event. Not to be missed – limited places.
Please register ‘interest to attend’ and one of the team will contact you to qualify your business for inclusion.
Who is the audience?

Pre-start, start-up and scale-ups looking to drive growth to the next level
Qualifying Questions

Do you have an idea that you’re struggling to get started?
Do you want to grow your business but you’re not sure where to start?
Are you achieving the growth you’d hoped for?
Can you scale your team without scaling the inefficiencies?

What will they get?

Tools and approaches for defining your business model
Hands-on practical sessions delivering your own Business Model Canvas, key Business Processes and Implementation Plans
Access to experienced practitioners as part of an expert clinic
60 day trial of Skore
Sponsored ticket to Venturefest South conference on 1st March

Agenda
8:15 – 8:45am – Welcome / Coffees
8:45 – 9:15am – Introduction

Venturefest South overview and opportunities
Quick attendee intros
Positioning of the day

9:15 – 10:45am – Create your Business Model Canvas

Introduction to the Canvas
Overview and examples
Working session

10:45 – 12:15pm – Describing how work, works

Who does what
How does your business work?

12:15 – 1:15pm – Delivering on your business model

Running a vendor selection process
Running a technology project
Managing Change across the organisation

2:00 – 5:00 pm – Optional Expert Clinic
You have the option of attending the half day tuition or full day tuition and workshop.
Note: Due to the in depth nature of this workshop only 20 companies can attend. Register Interest Now.
All attendees will given a sponsored ticket to Venturefest South annual conference on 1st March 2018 – worth £30 per ticket. #VFS2018 ticket codes wil be given out at worksho

Kick-Start Your Marketing #1
2018-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom

Innovate2Succeed @ BASE Bordon Innovation Centre
2018-01-10 09:00 - 10:00 | BASE Bordon, BASE Bordon Innovation Centre, Broxhead House, Bordon, GU35 0FX
Come along to find out how to join the Innovate2Succeed programme and receive up to seven days of free specialist business coaching at one of our other south coast centres.
Innovate2Succeed seeks aspirational businesses who want to achieve significant and sustained growth by learning how to get more value from innovation ideas. A team of specialist innovation and business coaches will work with you to create a bespoke support programme that fits your business.
Coaching can include:

Growth strategy
Operational processes
Understanding financial information
Growing your organisation
Digital marketing
Innovation in selling
Access to finance and investment
Protecting and exploiting ideas
Export capability

This session is an opportunity to meet the Innovate2Succeed team for the region and find out how you can get involved. Innovate2Succeed is funded by Innovate UK and the European Regional Development Fund, more details click here.
You will also find out about Innovate2Succeed workshops that will be hosted at BASE Bordon Innovation Centre during 2018. See www.basebordon.co.uk
Contact the BASE centre team for more information and or directions on 01420 550980.

THE HHIP Club
2017-07-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Healthy | Happy | Inspired | Productive
“What would life look like if you were operating at your very best everyday, in everything you do?”
As CEO of your own life, you can make this happen!
Your health and well-being is your most valuable asset. Your mind and body are deeply connected. How you feel will determine how you think, act and behave. As well as you lead, manage and engage in your business and with your clients.
“What would it feel like to wake up energised everyday and finish everyday with energy for your family and your own free time?”
This workshop is for you if:

You want to thrive in your work rather than ‘survive’ every day
You want longevity in running your SME and avoid burnout
You want to manage your stress levels and increase your resilience
You have niggling health complaints
You are open to change and living the life you want
You feel like you are not operating at 100%

This FREE workshop offers you the chance to:

Self audit where you are and look at where you want to be
What you need to do to create healthy habits for a balanced life

Understand the personal cost implications of not addressing your own health and well-being
How much do you value yourself? What are YOU worth?
Jump in and join us for a lively and fun 2 hour workshop to re-energise and re-focus you.

FIC Roadshow: Selling Your Products in China
2017-06-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Topic: Sell Your Products in China – FOR REAL
Expert Presenter: Matthew Grandage of Grandage Consulting.
An increasingly affluent and sophisticated China is buying more and more goods and services from the UK – and not just from big companies! Hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses from are taking up the challenge to enter the Chinese market using creative partnerships, eCommerce, distribution arrangements and more. With Brexit and current exchange rate. Can your business afford to ignore the opportunity?
In this informal seminar, China business specialist Matthew Grandage will present 6 “top tips” for selling your products into the Chinese market.
Matthew will be available for short private 1-on-1 meetings for those with questions relating to their business.
Grandage Consulting specialises in helping businesses engage successfully with China.
Matthew Grandage worked as a Chartered Mechanical Engineer in the UK before relocating to East Asia. He lived and worked in China’s 2nd-tier cities for 15 years then returned to Britain in 2014. Matthew has assisted a wide range of SMEs with research, market entry, cultural understanding and operational strategy. His clients include businesses in the food and beverage, engineering, home improvement, fashion, tourism, education and legal sectors.
This is also a great opportunity to network with other exporters / wannabe exporters in the successful and expanding Fareham Innovation Centre.

FIC Workshop: Developing Performance Metrics for Your Business
2017-05-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Expert Facilitator: Paul Stacey – iQ Consulting
DATA OVERLOAD! So much information, so little time – how can I use data more effectively to grow my business
Data volumes are exploding – according to Forbes:

More data has been created in the last two years than in the entire previous history of the human race.
300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute.
1.4 billion smart phones will be shipped this year, all packed with sensors capable of collecting all kinds of data. By 2020 there will be 6.1 billion smartphones in use around the world.
By 2020 at least a third of all data will pass through the cloud.

All businesses have the potential to use data and information more effectively to:

reach customers
increase sales
improve profits
customer engagement
improve staff retention
decrease risk
increase reputation
build your brand.

Tickets
Early Bird: FREE
Regular Ticket: £149.00

FIC Roadshow: All Level Apprenticeships up to Degree and Masters
2017-04-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Expert Presenters:
Mike Punt – Lead Academic – University of Portsmouth
Jane Lamer – Fareham College
‘Being an apprentice means that you have a job that includes gaining recognised qualifications and essential skills whilst you are working and earning a wage.’
What you may not know is that there is no age limit to being an apprentice. Indeed, you can now obtain a Degree or even a Master Degree as an senior employee apprentice wanting to gain or upgrade skills. Things covered in this roadshow:

Overview on new Apprenticeship Levy – in force from April 2017
Funding – most SME get 90 to 100% funding
Apprenticeships from level 2 to 5 from Fareham College
Apprenticeships from level 6 and 7 from University of Portsmouth
What is a Degree Apprenticeship and its significant benefits to SME?
List of Degree Apprenticeships available at University of Portsmouth
Models of Delivery – number of days per year and number of year configurations
Next steps
Q&A

Mike and Jane will be available afterwards for those wanting to discuss their specific requirements.
This is an open invitation. Please forward to any of your business owner contacts that may benefit.
This is a great opportunity to network with other business owners and managers in the Fareham Innovation Centre on what is the 2nd Anniversary of the centre opening!
