Watch out San Francisco - Startups and big names vying for innovation crown gather at #VFS23

Southampton was the place to be last week for up-and-coming innovators and industry leaders from across the South of England. More than 1,200 visitors, exhibitors... READ MORE »

First Solent launch ‘Tap On Tap Off’ tech for contactless payments and personalised fares

First Solent have launched Tap On Tap Off (TOTO) technology on their buses, allowing passengers to pay with bank cards, smartphones and smartwatches. The new tech means... READ MORE »

Amy & Lauren launch networking group Women in Tech Hampshire

Colleagues from Spectrum IT have recently launched Women in Tech Hampshire, a group for like-minded women to learn together and network. Amy Lee and Lauren James will... READ MORE »

Plans to transform disused army base could boost Winchester as hub for life sciences, media & health

A former army base south of Winchester City Centre could be transformed into a knowledge and innovation park, housing the headquarters of firms spanning the life science... READ MORE »

Southampton Uni to deliver new £15m AI centre nurturing tech talent and tackling climate change

A new artificial intelligence training centre at the University of Southampton has received £15 million in funding to help tackle climate change through AI technology... READ MORE »

Aeroplane engineers of the future take flight at Soton Uni with new Boeing-funded simulator

A new state-of-the-art flight simulator has arrived at the University of Southampton to help train the next generation of aeroplane engineers. Kitted out with 180-degree... READ MORE »

Get with the programme! LEP gears up for Solent Coding Day with string of fun activities for pupils

Solent LEP is encouraging schools to sign up for Solent Coding Day this December – a fun event inspiring young people to follow careers in the technologies of the... READ MORE »

Trial success for biotech veteran Martyn whose ozone-based device delivers pure, clean ice cubes

After more than 50 years in the industry, Hampshire man Martyn Jutsum is looking to revolutionise the world of catering with his new technology, HygienICETM. The device... READ MORE »

Solent shipbuilders and maritime groups secure £32m funding to drive zero emission ambitions

Maritime organisations across the Solent have secured a significant portion of the £80 million put aside by national government to support clean innovation. The region... READ MORE »

Jamie’s startup Scannetix working to curb utility accidents piques investors’ interest at roadshow

Entrepreneur Jamie Tong and his startup Scannetix have turned heads at the South East Startup Roadshow with ambitions to revolutionise the utilities sector. Hosted by... READ MORE »