Hampshire Growth Club - FULLY BOOKED
2025-06-19 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
On Thursday 19th June, Hampshire Growth Hub will be on-site at Fareham Innovation centre, offering drop-in sessions throughout the day to help you grow your business.
🌟 Fareham Growth Clinic Returns: Supercharge Your Business Success! 🌟
Following the success of our Fareham Growth Clinic in March, Hampshire Growth Hub will be back at Fareham Innovation Centre to help you boost your business!
📅 Date: Thursday, 19 June 2025
📍 Location: Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, 4 Meteor Way, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9FU
🅿️ Parking: Free onsite parking – please register your car at reception.
Working in partnership with Fareham Borough Council, Senior Growth Champion Roya C. will be available for one-on-one meetings to assist businesses looking to overcome challenges and grow. Whether it’s boosting sales, attracting more customers, or getting funding ready, Roya will be there to help. Roya offers a wealth of experience in developing and delivering start-up and scale-up programmes and has successfully supported over 400 high-growth businesses in the past five years.

The Cookhouse Street Food - Loaded Fries (Internal Customer Event)
2025-06-24 12:30 - 14:30 UTC
Please join us outside the main kitchen, on Tuesday 24th June between 12:30-14:30, where The Cookhouse Street Food will be serving up some delicious loaded fries!
Numbers are limited, so please collect a voucher from the FIC team when you arrive at the main kitchen for the event.

DSEZ Business Network Event
2025-06-26 02:00 - 16:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
On Thursday 26th June, at Fareham Innovation Centre, there will be an information event about the Solent Enterprise Zone at Daedalus, where you can find out up to date news and information about things happening in the enterprise zone, and meet and network with other local businesses.
The event is aimed predominantly at DSEZ resident businesses, but the invite is open to all other interested parties, to raise the profile of the site and encourage new visitors to the area.
This session will have speakers on marketing a STEM business, skills and training and the new manufacturing grant scheme ‘Made Smarter’.
Follow the link to sign up for your free place: Daedalus Solent Enterprise Zone Business Network Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Beverley Poole's Boardroom Business
2025-07-08 09:30 - 23:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Another great session coming up filled with networking, collaboration and skills support for your business.
Free For FIC businesses, email to sign up: hello@aspire4business.com

Strawberries and Cream - Internal Customer Event
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
It’s Wimbledon season again, and we all know what that means – Strawberries and Cream! Please join us in the main kitchen, at 2pm, on Wednesday 9th July for this classic summer treat!

Beyond the Busy: Clarity, Purpose & Momentum for What’s Next - POSTPONED
2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:00
As business owners, it can be a challenge to find time to stop, move into strategic headspace and think about your future growth plans.
This high-impact complementary session is designed exclusively for busy business owners ready to step back, reflect, and reconnect with the bigger picture.
Whether you’re scaling your team, attracting ideal clients, considering how to re-energise your purpose, or preparing for a new phase of growth — this is your chance to get intentional.
What You’ll Experience:

Clarify your core business purpose
Craft a compelling story that resonates with clients
Identify what truly sets you apart in the market
Shift your mindset for potential new opportunities and growth
Walk away with a focused action plan for momentum

This is for you if:
· You’re so busy and growing fast but want clarity to scale smart
· You need space to think, recharge and realign
· You want fresh insight, energy and accountability

Let’s step into your next level — with clarity, focus and direction.
Sign up for your free place here:
Beyond the Busy: Clarity, Purpose & Momentum for What’s Next Tickets, Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Ice Cream Truck Visit - Internal Customer Event
2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00
We invite our customers to join us on Wednesday 6th August at 1pm outside the doors to the main kitchen for a summer treat!
Your choice between a 99 or an ice lolly – which will you pick?

Beverley Poole's Boardroom Business
2025-09-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Another great session coming up – filled with networking, collaboration and skills support for your business.
Free For FIC businesses, email to sign up: hello@aspire4business.com

Hampshire Growth Hub - Fareham Growth Clinic
2025-09-11 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
🌟 Ready to Accelerate Your Business Growth? Join Hampshire Growth Hub at the Fareham Growth Clinic! 🌟
Hampshire Growth Hub will be back at Fareham Innovation Centre for another round of one-to-one business support sessions – tailored to help Fareham-based SMEs overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities.
Held in partnership with Fareham Borough Council, this free clinic offers expert guidance from Senior Growth Champion Roya C., who has helped over 400 high-growth businesses scale successfully in the past five years.
Whether you’re looking to attract more customers, boost sales, or get funding-ready – Roya’s here to help.
💡 Why Attend?
✅ Receive tailored, practical solutions for your business needs
✅ Develop clear action plans to achieve your growth goals
✅ Gain insights from a proven business growth expert
📅 Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
📍 Location: Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, 4 Meteor Way, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9FU
🅿️ Free onsite parking – register your car at reception
📧 Book your free confidential one-to-one session: by emailing eleanor.porter@hants.gov.uk
Let’s turn your business goals into action! 🚀

Life Effect Chiropractic - Free Wellness Talk (Internal Customer Event)
2025-09-11 14:00 - 15:00
Life Effect Chiropractic will be giving a free wellness talk, ‘Simple Tips for Less Stress and More Focus.’, on Thursday 11th September at 2pm.
The talk will be held in The Bridge and will be: ‘A fun, myth-busting talk on posture, stress, and simple strategies for better focus and energy. The chance to hit reset on your body and brain – while staying productive’
There will also be the opportunity to get a free 1:1 posture and alignment check, with personalised advice you can use straight away.

Verve HR : Drop In Sessions
2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Emma from Verve HR will be here at Fareham Innovation Centre for a HR Drop In Session on the 18th September between 10am and 12pm.
She brings with her 7 years’ of HR experience, and is passionate about supporting employees and businesses.
No problem is too small, she can give advice on contracts, policies and handbooks, to more complex problems like performance issues with an employee, or a grievance you’re not sure how to tackle.

Pelican Business Insurance and Talk to Tom Financial Services
2025-09-23 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 23rd September Claire Crowson, from Pelican Business Insurance, will be here to answer your business insurance questions, while Tom O’Malley, from Talk to Tom Financial Services will be on hand to offer advice to Business owners on how to protect their business, and families, with tax efficient protection advice. Both Tom and Claire will be based in our main kitchen area, please come along and find out how their services might benefit you!
Please Read Below to find out a little more about Pelican Insurance and Talk to Tom Financial Services:
Pelican Business Insurance is a local, independent broker specialising in tailored business cover. From public and employers’ liability to professional indemnity, fleet, property, office, and cyber insurance, we provide the full suite of protection businesses need. Claire is an experienced insurance professional with 30 years’ in the industry who helps businesses stay protected with clear, friendly advice and takes the hassle out of arranging insurance, allowing you to focus on running your business.
Talk to Tom Financial services offer a common sense approach to life insurance and protection. Their main focus is to provide expert advice to Business owners on how to protect their Business and families with tax efficient protection advice. If you are a company director, pay for your life cover from your personal account, or want to save money on corporation and income tax, they can help you with a tax efficient relevant life plan.

Beyond the Busy: Clarity, Purpose & Momentum for What’s Next
2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
As business owners, it can be a challenge to find time to stop, move into strategic headspace and think about your future growth plans.
This high-impact complementary session is designed exclusively for busy business owners ready to step back, reflect, and reconnect with the bigger picture.
Whether you’re scaling your team, attracting ideal clients, considering how to re-energise your purpose, or preparing for a new phase of growth — this is your chance to get intentional.
What You’ll Experience:

Clarify your core business purpose
Craft a compelling story that resonates with clients
Identify what truly sets you apart in the market
Shift your mindset for potential new opportunities and growth
Walk away with a focused action plan for momentum

This is for you if:
· You’re so busy and growing fast but want clarity to scale smart
· You need space to think, recharge and realign
· You want fresh insight, energy and accountability

Let’s step into your next level — with clarity, focus and direction.
Sign up for your free place here:
Beyond the Busy: Clarity, Purpose & Momentum for What’s Next Tickets, Wed, Sep 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Macmillan Coffee Morning - Charity Bake Sale
2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:30
On Thursday 25th September at 11am we will be hosting a bake sale in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support in the Main Kitchen.
We know this is an important cause to many of you, and we invite anyone that would like to, to bake something for the sale – or simply come along and make a donation in exchange for a tasty treat!
We hope to see you all there! Let’s raise a good amount for this fantastic charity.

Green Energy Live 2: Powering Business with Renewables & PPAs
2025-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
SA Energy welcome you to join them for an inspiring in-person event all about sustainable energy – proudly brought to you in partnership with Fareham Borough Council.
This year they will be spotlighting renewables and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for commercial and small businesses looking to reduce costs and carbon at scale. There will be the opportunity to hear from expert speakers, including the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Solent Architecture, and the chance to network with like-minded professionals, explore cutting-edge tech, and be part of the region’s drive toward a more sustainable tomorrow.
As an added bonus, lunch will be included!
Don’t miss out, sign up for your free place today!
Green Energy Live 2: Powering Business with Renewables & PPAs Tickets, Thu 16 Oct 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Solent Enterprise Zone at Daedalus (DSEZ) Network Event
2025-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
On Wednesday 29th of October there will be a networking and information event relating to the Solent Enterprise Zone at Daedalus, where you can find out up to date news and information about things happening in the enterprise zone, and meet and network with other local businesses.
Sign up for your free place here: Daedalus Solent Enterprise Zone Business Network Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Halloween Tricks and Treats - Customer only event
2025-10-30 13:00 - 14:00
We invite our customers to join us in the main kitchen for some spooktacular treats!

Workshop: 7 AI Solutions You Can Start Using in Your Business Tomorrow
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Tired of the hype around AI? This workshop avoids the nonsense, giving you real-world, practical examples of how AI can transform your business starting today. Whether it’s streamlining operations, automating processes, or boosting productivity, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies you can implement immediately. No jargon, no theory – just proven techniques that deliver results.
Within the 7 AI solutions, Dan Sagar will share the tools and tips he personally uses to save hours each week. From handling everyday admin faster to responding to customer reviews in record time, he’ll show you how to get the small but vital jobs done quicker so you can focus on growth. Expect live demos, insider tricks, and plenty of ideas you can apply as soon as you’re back at your desk.
Who Should Attend?
This event is for ambitious business owners ready to work smarter, not harder. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, dominate your market, and leverage AI to scale your business, this is your opportunity.
How do I sign up?
Seats are limited, so secure your spot now and take the first step toward unlocking your business’s full potential.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/7-ai-solutions-you-can-start-using-in-your-business-tomorrow-tickets-1607189179099

Female Entrepreneurs fast paced workshop - 4 HOURS TO SUCCESS in 2026
2025-11-11 09:30 - 13:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Beverley Poole will be hosting this fabulous business workshop especially created for female entrepreneurs. The only workshop that you will need to get your business thriving in 2026. Come and get involved to get ahead.
In this workshop you will receive a fast paced programme of business builder top tips.
You will leave this fast paced session with a 2026 roadmap for your business success including:

*A quick check of your website as a peer review
*A business plan with marketing strategy outline
*An annual marketing strategy for 4 quarters in 2026
*Sales Funnel fillers tailored to your business
*PR and creating Thought Leadership articles and BLOGS
*Maximise your financial situation and increase income
…and some secret sauce!

A bit about Beverley:

Beverley has spent many years working in business, education and training, enabling people to develop their skills and plans for business development and growth. Passionate about helping others to achieve in businesses, in addition to her mentoring activities, Beverley developed the concept of Aspire4BUSINESS to take the Digital technical details away from getting elearning, memberships, training and outplacement services online. Beverley has built and sold three businesses in training, recruitment and hospitality and today she brings her expertise to fledgling businesses and SMEs in growth. Her academic underpinning and qualifications as a professional coach and mentor, and of course, experience that helps to support your growing business. ILM, ABM, Cert.Ed, Cert LC, Dip LL, BA (ECS).

Take a look at Beverley’s LinkedIn profile for testimonials.

A director of a PLC subsidiary at just 31 through acquisition of her own business, Beverley has set up a further 5 businesses and sold three.

Purchase your ticket here: Female Entrepreneurs fast paced workshop – 4 HOURS TO SUCCESS in 2026 Tickets, Tue, Nov 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite

Pies! Pies! Pies! - Customer only event.
2025-11-13 12:30 - 14:30
Piecaramba! will be here serving up their delicious pies to some of our lucky customers!

Police & Government Cyber Crime Support for Local Organisations - Talk and Drop in support
2025-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Following on from Cyber Crime awareness month, on Tuesday 25th November at 10am, Chris White from the South East Cyber Resilience Centre will be here at Fareham Innovation Centre to give a short talk and offer drop in advice and support.
After a career that began in computing, and progressed to various technological roles within the Police, Chris took on the role of Police Cyber Security Advisor and Prevent Sergeant in the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit delivering the National Cyber Security Strategy where he has been working with private sector raising the awareness of cyber security, coaching and encouraging positive behaviour change within organisations, assisting those in the midst of cyber incidents and managing the offenders responsible. Chris is now Head of Cyber & Innovation at the South East Cyber Resilience Centre, delivering as a speaker, presenter, technologist, and police officer working with the private sector & academia to protect business from fraud and cyber crime.
About SECRC ​
Using a combination of police officers and cyber talent, the Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East supports and helps protect small business, SMEs and supply chain businesses and third sector organisations in the region against fraud and cyber crime.

The Client Door-Opener Workshop: How to get in front of decision-makers and land big deals with personalised letters
2025-12-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
If you want bigger clients, you need a way to reach the people who can actually say yes.
Most small businesses are stuck pitching the wrong people. Or relying on channels that no longer work:
• Email gets buried. • LinkedIn gets ignored. • Cold outreach sounds the same as everyone else.
Decision-makers aren’t rejecting you. They’re simply not seeing you.
This workshop will show you a different, far more effective way to get their attention:
A personalised letter — written properly, sent intentionally, and designed to spark curiosity!
This method works because almost no one else is doing it. And because it gets straight to the decision-maker’s desk.
Michael Gordeev will be on hand, with this free workshop, to help you learn how to apply this system to your business.
What you’ll walk away with:
This is not a talk or a pitch. You’ll be building things in the room.

A focused Dream Client Shortlist
A letter that actually gets opened
AI prompts to write each letter fast
Your first outreach letter fully drafted
A 30-day plan to get in front of decision-makers

Follow the link below to sign up for your free place!

Gateway to Innovation: Connecting Tech with Aviation & Transport
2026-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Crawley Innovation Centre, Fleming Way, Crawley, RH10 9QL, United Kingdom
A partnership between Gatwick Airport and Crawley Innovation Centre

You’re invited to an exciting event that brings together technology, aviation, and transport innovators under one roof. This is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore the future of innovation.

Event Details

Venue: Crawley Innovation Centre

Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Agenda:

4:00 – 4:30 PM: Arrival & Welcome Drink (Sponsored by Bolney Wine Estate)
4:30 – 5:30 PM:

Introductions and Guest Speakers from Gatwick Airport & Oxford Innovation Space
Business Showcase & Q&A

5:30 – 6:00 PM: Networking & Canapés

Pop-Up Businesses:

Naked Energy | Manor Royal BID | Sweetinburgh & Windsor | Quantum Group | Ostrum | SKC Games

Sign up for your free place:
Gateway to Innovation: Connecting Tech with Aviation & Transport Tickets, Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week – 23-27 February 2026
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-27
Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week – 23-27 February 2026 – Across Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant
A weeklong celebration of our shared local economy with a focus on interaction, innovation, inspiration, and investment. Each day this week is packed with free business events where you can learn about what is happening in our area, hear from local business leaders, access free business support and training, and meet useful, new connections. There really is something for everyone!
Proudly sponsored by Fareham Borough Council and organised by the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Follow the link below to view the full programme of events and to book your tickets:
Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week – A week-long festival of enterprise, providing free business events throughout the City and region

Daedalus Solent Enterprise Zone Business Network: Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week 2026 Special
2026-02-24 10:00 - 13:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Free to attend, the February DSEZ event is a Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week Special. Not only will there be the usual fantastic networking opportunities but there will also be some interesting talks about what is going on in the local area and a buffet lunch provided.
This time we welcome Steve Farndell (Head of Asset Management, Fareham Borough Council), Andrew Barnett (Barnbrook Systems & South-Central Regional Defence and Security Cluster), and Matt Wilkins (incoming operator at Solent Airport).
Sign up for your free place:
Daedalus Solent Enterprise Zone Business Network Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Isle of Wight Business Clinic - February
2026-02-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Yaverland Rd, , 41 Newport Road, Yaverland, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8QB, United Kingdom
The Solent Growth Partnership are holding a series of in-person, tailored business support clinics on the Isle of Wight in partnership with Isle of Wight Council.
On February 25th the business clinic will be held at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary.
The Solent Growth Partnership’s business clinics can help you with the barriers you face, whether it’s marketing, finance, technology, or skills and they have connections with sector specialist organisations and offer a range of funded programmes and initiatives that could really help you.
Follow the link below for more information or to book:
Isle of Wight Business Clinic – February | Business Solent Events

Fareham Business Expo at Fareham Leisure Centre
2026-02-26 09:30 - 15:00 | Fareham Leisure Centre, Park Ln, Fareham, PO16 7JU, United Kingdom
Fareham Borough Council is pleased to be partnering with Everyone Active, for the fourth year, to deliver the Fareham Business Expo at Fareham Leisure Centre.
Following its successful launch in 2023, Fareham Business Expo has now been adopted as the official business-to-business exhibition and networking event of the popular Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week.
Now with over 70 exhibitors and 500+ attendees, this is the busiest event of the week so be sure to book your free visitor ticket now and join the bustling business community in the heart of Fareham.
Book your expo visitor ticket today:
FAREHAM BUSINESS EXPO 2026 Tickets, Thu, 26 Feb 2026 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

Travel and Hospitality Industry Advisory Board
2026-03-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Fareham College, Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, PO14 1NH, United Kingdom
South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is thrilled to announce next in a series of Industry Advisory Boards (IAB). These will be focused on advancing education and industry collaboration in the Travel & Tourism and Hospitality & Catering Sectors.
For more information, or to reserve your place, follow the link below:
Travel and Hospitality Industry Advisory Board Tickets, Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 from 11 am to 2 pm | Eventbrite

A Celebration of Women in Construction Week at CETC!
2026-03-04 13:45 - 17:00 | CETC Campus, Meteor Way, Lee-On-The-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Come and celebrate women in construction week at CETC!
The plan is to get as many wonderful women together to enjoy this day as possible!
CETC will be hosting a hands-on, interactive afternoon showcasing the exciting opportunities within construction and you’re invited!
Have-a-go sessions include:

Bricklaying
Block Paving
Trying out surveying tools
Learning about laser levels
Try out Plant Machinery
Discovering Traffic Management

BYOB – Bring your own boots (if you have them – but don’t worry if not)!
There will also be an opportunity for informal networking and Q&A with women working in construction roles, offering insight, inspiration, and real career stories.
Tea and coffee will be provided and you are welcome to bring your company banners to display in the concourse.
Let’s come together to celebrate, inspire, and showcase the fantastic role women play in the construction industry!
Reserve your spot here:
CETC Women in Construction Event Tickets, Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 from 1:45 pm to 5 pm | Eventbrite

Plumbing Industry Advisory Board
2026-03-05 08:30 - 10:30 | Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 5FS, United Kingdom
Meet up with plumbing pros to share ideas and shape the future of the industry—live and in person!

Join Eastleigh College for the Plumbing Industry Advisory Board!
Get ready to dive into the latest trends and ideas in plumbing. This in-person event is perfect for industry pros and enthusiasts who want to connect, share insights, and shape the future of plumbing together. Don’t miss out on the chance to network with the best and brightest in the field. Come ready to collaborate and have some fun!
Sign up for your free place here: Plumbing Industry Advisory Board Tickets, Thursday, Mar 5, 2026 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am | Eventbrite
