Fareham Innovation Centre has seen occupancy rise by 17% over the past 12 months.
The business hub bucked economic trends with a series of signings and on-site expansions since May 2020.
With 55 serviced offices and 20 fully occupied workshops, the centre is now home to 60 SMEs – many of which are involved in technology.
When two recruitment consultants left their company to set up on their own in a £39 billion industry, it was a case of “eyes wide shut”.
Fast-forward four years, Source Solutions’ Tom James and Simon Horspool, both in their early 30s, have survived the perilous beginnings – 60% of start-ups reportedly go under within 36 months.
The firm, which provides recruitment solutions in IT and engineering, moved into Fareham Innovation Centre, which overlooks Solent Airport near Gosport, 18 months ago
Two companies at a thriving tech hub for start-ups and micro firms in the South have been given a new year business boost. Psion Consulting and LR Animation Studios share one of the 55 serviced offices at Fareham Innovation Centre in South Hampshire. As an occupancy benefit, they receive complimentary business support from the in-house Innovation Director, Monika Dabrowska
A tech start-up in the South is revolutionising marine electric propulsion as the UK moves towards zero emissions by 2050. Based at Fareham Innovation Centre, near Fareham in south Hampshire, the company is disrupting the traditional market of petrol and diesel engine drives.
Fareham Innovation Centre,
Merlin House,
4 Meteor Way,
Lee-on-the-Solent,
PO13 9FU
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