Fareham Innovation Centre

HR & Employment Law Free Advice Clinic – JMA HR & Legal Ltd
2019-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | BASE Bordon, BASE Bordon Innovation Centre, Broxhead House, Bordon, GU35 0FX
Have some niggling HR or employment challenges? Book now for a 30 minute FREE session with Joanna to start the new year with expert advice on how to tackle these issues

Innovation 2 Income Clinics
2019-03-26 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
We have partnered with Morgan IAT to conduct special Innovation 2 Income clinics for select tech business in the South. The Morgan experts have real and deep experience of bring inventions and innovations to market. Their methodology can help:

Finesse a working prototype to finished product
Configure UK and overseas production supply for small to large runs
Bottom out full production costs
Design effective marketing and sales channels
Assess and access ‘go to market’ funding

This is a very unique opportunity for tech product businesses. An open no obligation dialogue to share knowledge and suggest ways forward.
Make your innovation earn income.

Get Smart In Social Media #1
2019-03-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Master the Core Strategies, and leverage Social Media to Produce Leads and Sales

Find out exactly how Social Media can grow your business
Learn exactly where to focus your time & efforts for results
Plan your activity that drives leads & sales
Learn to cheat the algorithms with Social Media Marketing that works.

To register and book your place please email victoria@allstarmarketingclub.com and quote OI-2019 to get your free place!

HR & Employment Law Free Advice Clinic – JMA HR & Legal Ltd
2019-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | BASE Bordon, BASE Bordon Innovation Centre, Broxhead House, Bordon, GU35 0FX
Have some niggling HR or employment challenges? Book now for a 30 minute FREE session with Joanna providing expert advice on how to tackle these issues.

Solent LEP Growth Hub - Strategic Clinics at Fareham Innovation Centre
2019-03-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Looking to Grow your Business? Of Course you are!!
The Solent LEP Growth Hub provides you with free business support and advice…and is visiting Fareham Innovation Centre on 5th March 2019.
They are offering a free consultancy from a team of highly experienced experts, for high growth innovative businesses throughout the Solent LEP region.
The free 1-to-1 Business Growth Clinics at FIC are designed for established companies looking to grow their business in areas including exploration of new markets, increasing their workforce and developing innovation.
Please book your 50 minute clinic slot below.

Special Talk: The Challenges of Navigating Flying Taxis
2019-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Urban Air Mobility promises huge benefits but flying robots need to seamlessly integrate with airliners and helicopters. Big data and AI can be used to take a dynamic, real-time, performance based shift to the way we currently regulate air traffic.
Paul advises government on how to exploit sUAS for the benefit of UK PLC and leads Consortiq, an innovative global technology company that developed CQNet, a platform to manage autonomous flights
Held at “The Bridge” conference centre at Fareham Innovation Centre. Free car park.
Refreshments will be available from 1800 hrs.

FIC Coffee Morning Seminar - Making Tax Digital
2019-02-13 11:00 - 11:45 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Held at FIC ‘Wardroom’ Business Lounge
Discussion on what is required from 1st April 2019 regarding do VAT returns online.
Overview:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-tax-digital/overview-of-making-tax-digital
Current software that helps with this:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/software-for-sending-income-tax-updates
Plus we can talk about bridging spreadsheets to correct format to submit to HMRC.

We hope to have a guest or two that is savvy… but this is a chance for you to share your findings peer-to-peer with each other over a cup of coffee. Indeed invite along any savvy expert you might have.

The session is only 45 minutes (but you can leave early or stay longer). No need to register just turn up on the day!

HR & Employment Law Free Advice Clinic – JMA HR & Legal Ltd
2019-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 | BASE Bordon, BASE Bordon Innovation Centre, Broxhead House, Bordon, GU35 0FX
Expanding and need some advice on the best way to grow your business? Book your 30 minute free consultation with Joanna to guide you through the process

EM3 Growth Hub – 2019 Growth Planning Clinics
2019-01-30 10:00 - 19:00 | BASE Bordon, BASE Bordon Innovation Centre, Broxhead House, Bordon, GU35 0FX
Looking to Grow your Business in 2019? Of Course you are!!
The Enterprise M3 Growth Hub provides you with free business support and advice…and is visiting BASE Bordon Innovation Centre for the fifth time on 30th January.
They offer a free bespoke Business Growth Service, which gives free consultancy from a team of highly experienced experts, for high growth innovative businesses with registered offices in the Enterprise M3 region.
Their personal service includes:

Dedicated Growth Champions who focus on supporting individual business’s growth plans with consultancy, training and more
Bespoke growth plans developed with businesses based on their unique requirements and circumstances
A trusted expert services network; the introduction of experts with a proven track record of delivering growth results with clients
A wide variety of expertise including: developing new markets; finding finance; innovation; product development and developing staff
Impact assessment; growth results really matter to businesses and to the local economy, so they are with businesses every step of the way to track progress
These free 1-to-1 Business Growth Clinics at BASE are designed for established companies (that have yet to sign up with the Growth Hub) looking to grow their business in areas including exploration of new markets, increasing their workforce and developing innovation.

Business Story Mapping #1
2019-01-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Nailing Your Marketing Messages to get New Customers

Find out why your marketing may not be getting the lead & sales it should
Learn a fantastic system for creating leads & sales action
Develop marketing messages that get results

To register and book your place please email victoria@allstarmarketingclub.com and quote OI-2019 to get your free place!

Fareham Innovation Centre - Public Showcase 2018
2018-12-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
The Fareham Innovation Centre over doubled in size in the Spring this year; with many exciting new businesses locating to these top quality facilities located on Solent Airport at Daedalus in Lee-on the-Solent, Hampshire.
This annual public showcase event is your special opportunity to come to visit the centre and check out the latest product and solution innovations being developed and launched by start-up, early stage and mature dynamic companies.
You will also see the OI Space Incubator cohort showcase their solutions after 6 months of design, prototyping and development.
There will be hot lunch and refreshments throughout the event. This will be a great end of year networking opportunity. Come celebrate your successes too!

Kick Start Your Marketing #4
2018-12-12 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.
If these dates are not suitable for you, please contact Victoria for more information

FIC Seminar and Clinic: Practical Update on R&D Tax Relief
2018-12-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
R&D tax relief practical update – the Claim, the Cost and the Agreement

What is HMRC’s current approach to claims?
What extra costs qualify for R&D tax relief?
How to help maximise your claim?
Key takeaways

Paul Duckworth, Tax Partner, will spend 45 minutes explaining the practical issues companies encounter on preparing and agreeing their claims. He will be available afterwards for 30 minute 1-to-1 clinics for those who have specific questions on their business activities or claims.
This event is part of the OI Space Incubator programme. It will give you an opportunity to meet the cohort and hear about their exciting innovation projects.

About Smith and Williamson
As a leading, independently owned, financial and professional services group, Smith & Williamson has been looking after the financial affairs of individuals, families and businesses for more than a century.
We aim to deliver imaginative yet pragmatic advice and solutions tailored to your individual circumstances. We achieve this by taking the time to get to know you and to understand your objectives, needs and aspirations, as well as the longer-term challenges you’re likely to face.
Our approach is the same regardless of whether you’re an individual, family or business client, although these interests are often intrinsically linked. We act as a trusted adviser to help you grow, manage and preserve wealth.
Smith and Williamson – About Us

OI South - No Agenda Networking - Southampton 2018 @ OVIC
2018-12-06 16:30 - 19:30 | OVIC, Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Ocean Way,, Southampton, SO14 3JZ
No Agenda – Just Network
Oxford Innovation South – No Agenda Networking strikes again for the 5th time !
Indeed this is the a repeat of the first ‘No Agenda Networking’ event held in Ocean Village Innovation Centre (OVIC) last December. So it has become an annual must attend event !
We will hope to experts in the room from AR, 360 Video, Web Design, App Design, Digital architects and builders, Master Data, Data Management, GDPR, AI and Blockchain.
We will have Prosecco, choice beer and non-alcohol special drinks with lovely canapes. Indeed, after the last session at OVIC …we could get famous for the best networking gig in town with the best food.
So you have nothing to lose …just rock up and work the room. Richard will be there to ensure you do and meet all the right people.
We are all experts in some way – unlock your potential with OI South – No Agenda Networking events.
Note: these events tend to get 100 people – so we are limiting registrations to you plus one. If you need more please get your associate to book their own ticket. What fun !

Satuccino: Extra Shot
2018-12-05 14:30 - 16:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Join the Satellite Applications Catapult and community of entrepreneurs & businesses based at Harwell by video link with the OI Space Incubator, from the Fareham Innovation Centre, Lee-On-The-Solent.
Satuccino is a specially designed space industry networking event for space technology and satellite application sector companies. It gives you the opportunity to find out what your sector colleagues are up to, share ideas, network and get an update on new opportunities from across the space industry.

Investment Readiness Workshop
2018-11-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Facilitated by Richard Cooper – Oxford Innovation and the Innovate2Succeed programme
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. Bring your own lunch – lunch and follow up 1230-1330 hrs.
This is a #OiSpace Incubator event. This will give you opportunity to meet the OI Space Incubator cohort and get insights to the exciting projects

FIC SOCIAL EVENT
2018-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
A quarterly event for all customers and staff of Fareham IC to come together and interact!

Please join us in The Bridge Conference Suite on Thursday 1st November at 12pm-1pm

If you wish to come along, please let us know numbers so we can ensure we have enough pizza and beer for you all to enjoy!

For all those who drive – there will also be soft drinks of course

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kick-Start Your Marketing Masterclass #3
2018-10-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom

FIC Seminar and Clinic: Intellectual Property Strategy
2018-09-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
What is Intellectual Property, and how do I get it?
Experts from Maucher Jenkins will provide an overview of different types of legal protection available for new ideas and creations, including which rights are automatic and which require official registration. This will be followed by individual discussions focusing on your business.
Points to be covered include:

Patents, Trade Marks, Copyright, Designs – what they cover
What to do and what not to do, in relation to new ideas
Geographical considerations and brief overview of procedures
Enforcement
Third party rights

Holly Whitlock (Partner, CPA, EPA) and Dr. Nick Wright (Associate, EPA) of Maucher Jenkins will present and answer plenary Q&A for a 60 mins. We will then brea for networking coffee morning (in aid of MacMillian Trust). Holly and Nick will then hold up to 30 minute clinics for those wanting to discuss their specific IP strategy and potential requirements.
This event is part of the OI Space Incubator programme. It will give you an opportunity to meet the cohort and hear about their exciting innovation projects.

90 Day Customer Generator #2
2018-09-26 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!

Business Governance Workshop
2018-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
This workshop, essential to all businesses, is delivered by Scirum Ltd.
Who is the audience?
Pre-start, start-up, and scale-ups looking to maintain control, grow and get the business investor ready
What will they get?

An understanding of the different phases of a start-up business and how to keep control at each stage
An introduction to corporate governance and its importance at each stage of a start-up business
The important factors of leadership, effectiveness, accountability, remuneration and stakeholder engagement which every successful business should understand
An environment where delegates can network, learn from each other and wider corporate failures to understand the importance of corporate governance

This workshop is part of the exciting OI Space Incubator programme. However, this is open to all business founders and senior managers. Indeed it will give your opportunity to meet the incubator cohort – so will be a great event.

FIC Masterclass: Mobile Film Making and Editing
2018-09-05 10:30 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Mobile Film Making and Editing Masterclasses (iPhone and Android)
Create professional business video content in one day.
MODULE A. FILM MAKING MASTERCLASS DESCRIPTION:
Learn to shoot professional business videos with your smartphone. Grow your business with low budget, high quality video content for social media.
What will you learn?

Filming: You will learn to use your smartphone to create professional video content. You will learn the technical aspects (no experience needed) and the creative preparation for your own story. How to prepare, shoot, use audio and create your own film as a professional.
Interviewing: You will be able to film an interview for professional purposes.
Storytelling: What is your audience and why are they watching? You will learn to prepare the story for your video content and film.
Bonus: Share and receive content ideas
You receive personal feedback on your video content ideas and how to reach your customers best with other business professionals in the room. You might get the brightest ideas on the spot.

Another bonus: Presentation
You don’t have to present but if you do want to present on video you will learn how to feel comfortable quickly and you gain easy tricks to help your interviewee feel at ease too.
MODULE B. EDITING MASTERCLASS DESCRIPTION:
Learn to edit professional business videos with your smartphone and share your business video content now. Grow your business with low budget, high quality video content for social media.
What will you learn?

Editing: You will learn to use your smartphone to create professional video content. You will learn to edit on your smartphone with easy to use and professional free available apps.
Editing for social media: You will learn to edit for different social media channels.
Editing techniques: You will learn the professional basics in editing.
Storytelling: What is your audience and why are they watching? You will learn to edit a story from your video content.
Interview: You will be able to edit an interview in a professional way on your smartphone.
Soundbites: You will be able to use audio, voiceover and music and find the tone of your video.
You will go home with a high quality business video made by you on your smartphone!

Who is it for?

Small Business Owners
Marketing Professionals
PR Professionals
Educators
Training Professionals
HR Professionals
Sales and Product Professionals
Anyone with a smartphone who wants to share a story or a continuous flow of video content.

Please reserve provisional place here on Eventbrite and the Waves will contact you to confirm booking, etc.

FIC Seminar: Grants and Early Stage Innovation Finance
2018-08-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Grants and Early Stage Innovation Finance (free)
Are you making the most of your funding?
William Cooper of Granttree will give an overview of innovation grants, early stage investment and R&D Finance for innovative business projects.
He will then be available for 15 minute one-to-one free consultations.
Grant funding – who is it for?

Projects not companies
Well defined and impactful
What makes a grant fundable project?
Clear market need – $1bn global market
Risk – technical and financial
Step change technology

What does Innovate UK fund?

Feasibility, prototyping, early stage commercialisation

What funding am I eligible for?
This event is part of the OI Space Incubator programme. It willl give you an opportunity to meet the cohort and hear about their exciting innovation projects.

OI South Digital Networking - No Agenda But Keen on Blockchain
2018-08-30 16:30 - 19:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Oxford Innovation – South Digital Network strikes again – this time in Fareham at Daedalus Airfield. The general theme is the Innovation South focus on Digital Enabling Technology…drilling down on Satellite Applications and Blockchain…but there is no agenda just network.
BONUS: you will meet the OI Space Incubator cohort and summer interns….lots of sat apps being developed and many may need your support…come take a look!
We will be providing canapes, prosecco, choice beer and orange juice for the evening.
So, you have nothing to lose …just rock up and work the room. Richard May our Innovation Director will be there to ensure you meet all the right people – and deals get done!
We are all experts in some way – unlock your potential with OI South networking events.
We have a high demand for these networking event – so tickets are limited to you and a ‘plus one’….but pass the link around to all your network. Last time we had 120 people on the sun terrace overlooking the airfield…a most terrific location.

FIC Masterclass: Mobile Film Making and Editing
2018-08-09 10:30 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Mobile Film Making and Editing Masterclasses (iPhone and Android)
Create professional business video content in one day.
MODULE A. FILM MAKING MASTERCLASS DESCRIPTION:
Learn to shoot professional business videos with your smartphone. Grow your business with low budget, high quality video content for social media.
What will you learn?

Filming: You will learn to use your smartphone to create professional video content. You will learn the technical aspects (no experience needed) and the creative preparation for your own story. How to prepare, shoot, use audio and create your own film as a professional.
Interviewing: You will be able to film an interview for professional purposes.
Storytelling: What is your audience and why are they watching? You will learn to prepare the story for your video content and film.
Bonus: Share and receive content ideas
You receive personal feedback on your video content ideas and how to reach your customers best with other business professionals in the room. You might get the brightest ideas on the spot.

Another bonus: Presentation
You don’t have to present but if you do want to present on video you will learn how to feel comfortable quickly and you gain easy tricks to help your interviewee feel at ease too.
MODULE B. EDITING MASTERCLASS DESCRIPTION:
Learn to edit professional business videos with your smartphone and share your business video content now. Grow your business with low budget, high quality video content for social media.
What will you learn?

Editing: You will learn to use your smartphone to create professional video content. You will learn to edit on your smartphone with easy to use and professional free available apps.
Editing for social media: You will learn to edit for different social media channels.
Editing techniques: You will learn the professional basics in editing.
Storytelling: What is your audience and why are they watching? You will learn to edit a story from your video content.
Interview: You will be able to edit an interview in a professional way on your smartphone.
Soundbites: You will be able to use audio, voiceover and music and find the tone of your video.
You will go home with a high quality business video made by you on your smartphone!

Who is it for?

Small Business Owners
Marketing Professionals
PR Professionals
Educators
Training Professionals
HR Professionals
Sales and Product Professionals
Anyone with a smartphone who wants to share a story or a continuous flow of video content.

We recommend that you book both modules. However, if you want to book just one module at £99 ex VAT then please contact us (organiser) by email.
The Waves Video
Martine van Woudenberg is a video journalist, video editor, radio reporter and voiceover professional and owner of The Waves Video. With almost 10 years of experience in marketing and customer focus and over 5 years of journalism experience in both radio and television Martine combines her business and journalism knowledge in this practical valuable Masterclass.
In 2017 her work mainly focused on mobile journalism at Videonewsreport for corporate clients in The Netherlands such as Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Dutch National Railway), The Rijksmuseum, The Red Cross and the Dutch Ministries.
At the Rio Olympics she provided live and recorded reports for Allsportsradio.nl and Dutch radio. Her main interests and business partners are in sport, outdoor, health, education, events & travel.
She holds a degree in International Business Studies – Marketing and Organization at Maastricht University.
Contact Martine van Woudenberg at thewavesvideo@gmail.com

FIC Masterclass: Designing, Developing and Supporting Complex Apps
2018-08-03 09:00 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Workshop and Advice provided by Steve Kennington and Steve Briney of Lumico Digital (partner to OI Space Incubator).
Agenda:
0830 – 0900 hrs – Registration, Coffee and Networking
0900 – 1230 hrs – Workshop
A. Introductions (who we are and where we’ve come from)
B. What do you want to build?

Introduction to the agile app development process.
Feature based development and why it’s important to you.
Defining your MVP.
Prioritising the product backlog.
Designing wireframes and navigation.
Incremental development processes.

C. Anatomy of an app

Technology choices for the app (native vs cross platform)
Technology choices for the backend (serverless vs server)
Security and why it’s important.

D. Support and Maintenance

Get Smart in Social Media #1
2018-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.
