Fareham Innovation Centre

Managing Inflation and Protecting Your Profits
2022-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | 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!

Understanding Digital and Social Media for Start-ups and Small Business
2020-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Is your company stuck with branding, marketing and social media?
• Do you know who to go to for help and support for digital and social media?
• Did you know that social media platforms should now be part of your sales and marketing strategy? Not just for marketing content and making things ‘look pretty’ but for actual return on investment?
• Don’t know where to start?
• Petrified of all of it? Or don’t see it as part of the company sales process?
• We can help to support your next steps and help with knowledge to move your company forwards
This session will cover the following areas:
• A round table discussion with other like-minded business owners at a similar growth stage who may be experiencing the same developmental issues in their business
• A chance to meet with others and network in an informal way to problem solve and remove barriers to knowledge and growth
• A short presentation around the best social media platforms and an explanation of the different social media platforms that are suitable for B2B and insights for beginners into how social media should/can monetize a company’s value proposition and gain more brand awareness and ultimately convert interest to sales for your company

Picnic Wednesday
2020-01-29 10:30 - 11:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Todays Treat is a Picnic!
Come and join us in the downstairs kitchen at 10.30am

Popcorn Thursday!
2020-01-23 10:30 - 23:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Join us for a Popcorn treat today!
In the downstairs kitchen at 10.30am

Fareham Innovation Centre – Innovation Showcase 2020
2020-01-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
The Fareham Innovation Centre top quality facilities and in-residence business support continues to attract many exciting new businesses.
This second annual Innovation Showcase event is your special opportunity to come to visit the centre, located on the Solent Airport in Lee-on the-Solent, and check out the latest product and solution innovations being developed and launched by start-up, early stage and mature dynamic companies.
There will be lunch and refreshments throughout the event. This will be a great start of year networking opportunity. Invite all your friends. Come celebrate your successes too!

Mocktail Wednesday
2020-01-15 10:30 - 23:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Join us for Mocktails for todays weekly treat!
In the downstairs kitchen at 10.30am – we look forward to seeing you there!

Understanding LinkedIn for Property Professionals
2019-11-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
A charity event to raise funds for The Elizabeth Foundation. This workshop on LinkedIn is suitable for Property Professionals and beginners.
This event is a collaboration between The Elizabeth Foundation, Little Kanga Ltd, Holloway Iliffe and Mitchell, Portsmouth Property Association and Oxford Innovation (Fareham Innovation Centre).

Understanding Digital Marketing for Start-ups and Small Businesses
2019-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Are you confused by social media and how to use it?
Know that you should be doing more, but simply have no idea where to start?
This is the second in a series of 3 workshops commissioned by Oxford Innovation in conjunction with Little Kanga Ltd; to help start-up and small businesses understand the world of digital, what platforms will work for your business and much more.
In this workshop, you will find our more about how to devise a marketing strategy on a basic level and how to find your target audience through the correct channels. In the next workshop, we will discuss social media, sales and buyer types and how to better understand your customers to more effectively convert them to sale.
Please book as seats are FREE but LIMITED!

Understanding Digital Marketing for Start-ups and Small Businesses
2019-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
This session commissioned by Oxford Innovation, in conjunction with Little Kanga Ltd, is for small business owners and those who are wishing to understand more about how digital and social media platforms, can be used to enhance their business offering SPECIFICALLY for B2B companies operating in STEAM based markets

Business Story Mapping #2
2019-11-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 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!

All Star Marketing - The Ultimate Marketing Mastery
2019-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
What are you doing right now to grow your business?
The Ultimate Marketing Mastery is a one day Masterclass, helping Business Owners to understand and implement the ESSENTIAL marketing that is core to the growth of their business – but most simply overlook!

One Day Sales Bootcamp
2019-11-15 09:00 - 16:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Join us for this Business Development Workshop and learn the basics to improving your sales performance.
This intense one day training session is perfect for business leaders that are:

Worried that your competitors seem to be better at business development
Waste time putting together quotes and proposals – that don’t always lead to new business
Lack a structured approach to business development

Join us at this one day training to understand what a proven and successful sales process looks like and how you can apply it to your business. We’ll share non-traditional growth approaches which will help you grow business effectively.

Wednesday Treat
2019-11-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
This week as I am sure you are aware, it is Children in Need.
Please join us to help raise money for Children in Need by donating and baking cakes for this weeks Wednesday treat.

Briefing to Prospective Providers for the Manufacturing Growth Programme
2019-11-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Aimed at anyone providing paid advice to Hampshire-based manufacturers, this briefing session will outline what the Manufacturing Growth Programme is, the grants available and how to access them, and how it can be of benefit to both external advisers and to their prospective clients.
Valuable for anyone providing professional services to manufacturing businesses in Hampshire, this briefing session is particularly suited to consultants, product designers, engineering designers, naval architects, technical specialists, accountants and business coaches.

Wednesday Treat
2019-11-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Our Wednesday treat is a free event to gather together a community of likeminded people and businesses to talk about the challenges of running a business.
Come along and enjoy an arrangement of dips and sticks, a great chance to have a chat with your neighbours and peers.

Wednesday Treat
2019-10-30 10:30 - 11:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Our Wednesday treat is a free event to gather together a community of likeminded people and businesses to talk about the challenges of running a business.
Come along and enjoy our Trick or Treat Wednesday with some sweets and treats, a great chance to meet some interesting people.
