The Ageas Bowl in Southampton welcomed over 1,000 people as Venturefest South returned for a third, and record-breaking year. The annual event brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and businesses from across the south to share ideas, explore best-practice, showcase new technology and create deals to help develop and take local business ideas forward.
Ocean Business 2019, taking place at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton from April 9-11, has revealed a high-profile line-up of industry experts to present speeches in the opening session.
The $7 billion microscope industry is dominated by four companies and is ripe for disruption. ioLight has patented a pocket-sized digital microscope that displays high-resolution images on a mobile phone anywhere from the Amazon to Antarctica at a fraction of the price of the laboratory-based incumbents.
James Cowper Kreston has announced the appointment of its new business development manager, Jennie Cartwright, who will be joining the central marketing team and operating from the Southampton office.
Law firm Moore Blatch has advised Rotterdam-based Port Invest BV on its recommended cash offer for Nature Group plc.
Construction is to start on a state-of-the-art Aston Martin dealership on the former Ford Transit factory in Southampton.
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking input from businesses, communities, and other organisations from across the region on plans to set the Solent on a pathway to a more prosperous future.
The Solent Business Awards – the region’s premier multi-category awards scheme – is now open for entries.
