Fareham Innovation Centre

Hormones on the blink - Menopause workshop
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
5 things everyone needs to know about menopause….

There is a wealth of information out there when it comes to menopause and it can be a bit of a minefield to know where to look or know what is upto date and relevant.

This session is a great introduction to menopause, giving you the information that should be more easily accessible but isn’t. A concise snapshot of the most important points you need to know. Whether you are experiencing symptoms, supporting someone that is or would just like to learn more. Beneficial for all genders and from both a personal and workplace perspective.

Join us on Thursday 22nd June at Fareham Innovation centre 12-1pm for an interactive menopause workshop. Tickets are only £25 p/p .
Limited tickets available – book early to avoid disappointment!

What people say
“This session has made me feel more confident in going back to the GP and helped me recognise one of the lesser known symptoms that I had been struggling with”

“As a male manager, I found this very insightful. I have gained knowledge and skills which will help me deal with staff in the best way possible.”

About the speaker
Sophie is a local Menopause trainer and coach from Hormones on the blink. She delivers a range of menopause training and support to organisations and is passionate about raising awareness of peri-menopause and menopause. Sophie received the Emerging business award at the Inspirational women of Portsmouth awards 2023.

Lead Generation Masterclass
2023-06-22 10:00 - 14:30, 2023-05-10 09:30 - 15:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
This one-of-a-kind training day is designed to help you acquire the knowledge to generate high-quality leads, boost your sales, and grow your business like never before.

Kick Start Your Marketing
2023-06-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
This expert-led marketing masterclass is packed with practical insights and real-world examples to help you embed the art of marketing into your brand.

A tale of two exits: an IPO and a trade sale (Exit Right 2023)
2023-06-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Fareham
Exit Right – an expert-led events for entrepreneurs
Exit Right 2023 is a free expert-led, must-attend event series for any entrepreneur looking to drive their business from start-up to exit.

Following on from the successful 2022 Exit Right events, this year’s talks are from founders and directors who have successfully exited their businesses as well as M&A experts.

Founders will tell you first hand about their exit journey – what went well and what didn’t go quite so well. You will find out the best strategies to employ and what it takes to be one of the successful 10% of businesses that exit – whether it’s through an acquisition or IPO.

We also have M&A experts who will give you the inside track on what purchasers are really looking for when they are buying companies.

It is never too early to hear how others did it and to start planning an exit strategy for your start-up or SME.

The events are aimed at founders, directors and senior management of start-ups and SMEs. Each talk is 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

For those who want to meet the speakers, events will be held at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington (OX3 8SB). Each event will be followed by drinks and networking at the Centre. The event series starts on Thursday 25th May and will run every two weeks. Start time is 17.30 at the end of the working day. Events will also be livestreamed.

The series is sponsored by Marks & Clerk and organised in partnership with The Oxford Trust, Oxford Innovation Space and Barclays Eagle Labs, Oxford.

An incredible Journey: from start-up to exiting to a global pharmaceutical (Exit Right 2023)
2023-05-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Fareham
Exit Right – an expert-led events for entrepreneurs
Exit Right 2023 is a free expert-led, must-attend event series for any entrepreneur looking to drive their business from start-up to exit.

Following on from the successful 2022 Exit Right events, this year’s talks are from founders and directors who have successfully exited their businesses as well as M&A experts.

Founders will tell you first hand about their exit journey – what went well and what didn’t go quite so well. You will find out the best strategies to employ and what it takes to be one of the successful 10% of businesses that exit – whether it’s through an acquisition or IPO.

We also have M&A experts who will give you the inside track on what purchasers are really looking for when they are buying companies.

It is never too early to hear how others did it and to start planning an exit strategy for your start-up or SME.

The events are aimed at founders, directors and senior management of start-ups and SMEs. Each talk is 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

For those who want to meet the speakers, events will be held at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington (OX3 8SB). Each event will be followed by drinks and networking at the Centre. The event series starts on Thursday 25th May and will run every two weeks. Events will also be livestreamed.

The series is sponsored by Marks & Clerk and organised in partnership with The Oxford Trust, Oxford Innovation Space and Barclays Eagle Labs, Oxford.

Cheese and crackers
2023-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
For Fareham IC customers

Cupcakes for The Kings Coronation
2023-05-05 11:00 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
For Fareham Innovation Centre customers only

Complimentary Sales Growth Workshop
2023-04-25 09:30 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
This workshop is designed for business and sales leaders looking to find more consistency in their sales pipeline, improve their business development activity or learn new and improved techniques that are easy to implement into their everyday business processes.

Pizza and Beer Afternoon
2023-04-20 12:30 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
For customers of Fareham Innovation centre only

Get smart in social media
2022-12-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom

Kickstart your marketing
2022-09-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom

South East Chambers Networking
2022-06-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Virutal Webinar
Our South East Chamber Networking series launched in May 2021, with our second successful session in November 2021. We have been delighted not only by the large attendance at both these events, but also by the value this virtual event gives businesses. This series of events is created to connect the businesses of the south eastern Counties.

Pure Networking at Holiday Inn Southampton
2022-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Fareham
Hampshire Chamber are pleased to be heading to the Holiday Inn Southampton for our Pure Networking series of events. This series help you create new business contacts and expand your own network.

Managing Inflation and Protecting Your Profits
2022-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virutal Webinar
After joining this free webinar, you will gain actionable steps into what you can do to protect your profits against spiralling inflation.
This is ideal for a CFO, Operations Director or Business Owner worried about spiralling inflation (forecast to hit at least 8.7% in Q4 2022) and the impact this will have on your margins.

The Digital Transformation in business: Experience the Solent maritime simulator
2022-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Solent University, E Park Terrace,, Southampton, SO14 0YN, United Kingdom

Fiona Lynn Master Class
2022-04-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
This Masterclass series is for business owners, company directors and CEOs.
Whether you’re starting a new company and expecting to grow quickly, or you’ve been in business some time and are restructuring, expanding, or developing new income streams. This masterclass series is designed to hep you focus on the strategic priorities that underpin the successful growth of your company.
As the strategic thinker and decision-maker in your business, investing your time, attention and money in the right things is crucial for your company’s success.

Ocean Village Innovation Centre – Tech Show 2020
2020-06-17 10:00 - 14:00 | OVIC, Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Ocean Way,, Southampton, SO14 3JZ
The Ocean Village Innovation Centre top quality facilities and in-residence business support continues to attract many exciting new businesses.
This first annual Tech Show is your special opportunity to come to visit the centre, situated in the stunning Ocean Village Marina, and check out the latest product and solution innovations being developed and launched by start-up, early stage and mature dynamic companies.
Invite all your friends. Come celebrate your successes too!

OVIC briefing: The 6 organisations that help your business succeed!
2020-05-27 10:15 - 13:30 | OVIC, Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Ocean Way,, Southampton, SO14 3JZ
How can you make your business successful? What support is available for your company? Do you need funding? Are you looking for partners?
Every entrepreneur wants to build a successful and profitable business, but it is not always clear how to get there. We have brought together 6 key public organisations: KTN, Innovate UK, EEN, ESA, DASA and Centre of Excellence in Satellite Applications to advise you on how they can support your company to make growth happen.
The event is FREE to attend. Lunch and refreshments are included at no charge.
Tickets are limited – don’t miss out on this great opportunity and register for your place now.

Innovate with Design Thinking
2020-05-06 09:00 - 13:00 | OVIC, Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Ocean Way,, Southampton, SO14 3JZ
The most innovative companies in the world share one thing in common – they use design as an integrative resource to innovate more efficiently and successfully.
Due to the remarkable success rate of design led companies, design has evolved beyond making objects and simple visual communication. Organisations now want to learn how to think like designers and apply design principles to the business strategy.
Join us for this morning workshop and learn how design thinking can help you better understand your customers, boost your team’s creativity and quickly prototype and test solutions in the real world.
The event is free to attend. Breakfast and refreshments are included at no charge.

FIC briefing: The 6 organisations that help your business succeed!
2020-04-28 10:15 - 13:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom

Solent Apprenticeship Hub - Clinics at Ocean Village Innovation Centre
2020-04-07 10:00 - 17:00 | OVIC, Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Ocean Way,, Southampton, SO14 3JZ
The Solent Apprenticeship Hub is a unique and essential resource for any size business wanting a trusted, independent service to support on apprenticeships…and is visiting Ocean Village Innovation Centre on Tuesday 7th April.
Funded through the European Social Fund (ESF), the Solent Apprenticeship Hub offers free, impartial and practical advice to help businesses grow through tailored skills solutions for new and existing staff, covering:
• all aspects of apprenticeships;
• apprenticeship LEVY and
• skills in general.
The team of expert advisers provide a comprehensive service to achieve real business benefits for employers.

WEBINAR: COVID-19: Insurance industry update
2020-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
The Fareham Innovation Centre will be hosting a thirty-minute free webinar on the topic of COVID-19 and the implications on insurance, and how you can mitigate risk during this period. Covering topics such as what insurance is/isn’t available during the outbreak, our obligations as employers and available government initiatives, with a couple of other helpful tips along the way.
With an extended Q&A at the end of the webinar, be sure to ask any relevant questions that you may have.
The Zoom invitations will be sent to registered attendees prior to the event.
The webinar has been arranged in partnership with European Technology Risks Ltd.

Solent Apprenticeship Hub - Clinics at Fareham Innovation Centre
2020-03-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
The Solent Apprenticeship Hub is a unique and essential resource for any size business wanting a trusted, independent service to support on apprenticeships…and is visiting Fareham Innovation Centre on Thursday 26th March.
Funded through the European Social Fund (ESF), the Solent Apprenticeship Hub offers free, impartial and practical advice to help businesses grow through tailored skills solutions for new and existing staff, covering:
• all aspects of apprenticeships;
• apprenticeship LEVY and
• skills in general.
The team of expert advisers provide a comprehensive service to achieve real business benefits for employers.
Please book your 50-minute clinic slot below.

Sales Growth Workshop at Ocean Village Innovation Centre
2020-03-18 09:00 - 11:30 | OVIC, Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Ocean Way,, Southampton, SO14 3JZ
Do you ever get frustrated with how hard it feels to keep generating new business for your company? If so, you’re not alone. Whether you’re in early stage growth or looking to maximise the effectiveness of an expensive sales team, be assured that many business leaders will share your frustrations.
Come and join Will Palmer, Managing Director at Sandler Training and like-minded business owners, MD’s and sales leaders at a free Sales Growth Workshop on 18th March at the OVIC in Southampton to learn how to take back control of your sales and business development activity.
In this session Will will be taking a look at the common challenges that businesses face when looking to win new customers, expand wider into existing accounts and incorporate a repeatable selling system into the heart of their organisations.
The event is free to attend. Breakfast and refreshments are included at no charge.

FIC Workshop: Grant application writing – Tips and Best Practices!
2020-03-10 09:00 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
. If you are looking to innovate and grow your business…
• What grants are available for your R&D project?
• How the process of applying looks like?
• How to structure a good grant application?
• What reviewers and review panels are looking for?
This intensive, half-day workshop will answer all above questions and help you write great grant applications maximising your chances of success.
Who should attend?
The event is aimed at SME Business Owner, Manager, Managing Director, Researcher, Entrepreneur and established businesses currently working or going to work on R&D projects and planning to apply for grants in the near future.
The workshop is free to attend. Breakfast and refreshments are included at no charge.
Spaces are limited so make sure you register.

Sales Breakthrough Event For Entrepreneurs Start Ups and Small Businesses
2020-03-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
During this one day ‘breakthrough’ workshop (which can also be attended online as an option if you are not local to the area), our sales experts will teach you their ‘5 step no fail sales process’, to help you get to grips with sales in your business once and for all.
We have also added a SPECIAL BONUS for this event for ‘in person’ attendees only on the day – a chance to try your skills at landing a light aircraft in the on-site flight simulator at Fareham Innovation Centre, courtesy of Euro Flight Training.

The Oxford Innovation Space Incubator 2020
2020-02-18 09:30 - 2020-02-20 16:30 | BASE Bordon, BASE Bordon Innovation Centre, Broxhead House, Bordon, GU35 0FX
We’re seeking UK-based SMEs with ideas for commercial products and services that exploit satellite data or space technology
About this Event
Dynamic ideas from start-up and established high-tech businesses are being sought for the second Oxford Innovation Space Incubator programme.
Funded through the UK Space Agency’s National Space Technology Programme (NSTP), an impressive package worth thousands of pounds, will be awarded to six companies with the best solutions for real-world problems. We’re particularly keen on solutions for marine, aerospace, transport , health, clean growth, gaming, agri-tech and urban futures, but ideas for any sector are welcome.
Each of the six winning projects will receive introductions to technical support from universities, research agencies and prime space related businesses. In addition to benefiting from six months free co-work space at Oxford Innovation’s BASE Bordon Innovation Centre in Hampshire and access to a series of interactive workshops delivered by experts in PR, commercial agreements, funding and marketing.
The programme kicks off in the New Year with two intensive sets of workshops to test and validate your idea and match you to the experts you need to be ready to launch:
• Innovation workshops: 7th – 9th January 2020
• Launch readiness workshops: 18th – 20th February 2020
If you want to know more, register your interest or download the application form from www.oispace.co.uk

Employer workshop: How to make a success of apprenticeships
2020-02-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
If you are thinking about taking on an apprentice, or want to understand how to improve your company’s apprenticeship programmes, the How to Make a Success of Apprenticeships employer workshop delivered by EIDOS Consulting Ltd on 4th February 2020 at 2pm is for you!

This workshop will provide you with an honest overview of apprenticeships, and will prepare you with the key information needed to be able to decide whether or not apprenticeships are right for your business, and how they should be implemented.
By attending this event, you will

Understand the commitments that you have to make as an apprentice employer.
Be able to map an apprenticeship standard to a job role within your organisation.
Have a broad understanding of the apprenticeship levy, and be able to identify opportunities to make use of this.
Be able to assess apprenticeships against alternative learning and development activities.
Have the confidence to approach training providers knowing the exact support that you require.

The workshop is FREE to attend.

Do not miss this opportunity and secure your place today!
