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Soton quantum firm Aquark Technologies wins £3.4m to develop world’s first cold atom clock

Aquark Technologies, a quantum tech company based in Southampton, has won a £3.4 million contract from Innovate UK to develop AQlock – the UK’s first commercially... READ MORE »

Portsmouth’s new enterprise centre bears fruit as first occupiers Citrus Service Group move in

Citrus Service Group has become the first business to take premises at Portsmouth City Council’s new enterprise centre. The centre is located on Commercial Road at the... READ MORE »

Must be talking to an angel... South East Angels return to Soton for their latest startup roadshow

Southampton Science Park plays host today to local investors and entrepreneurs as South East Angels’ Startup Roadshow arrives in the city. The event, taking place at... READ MORE »

From teen mum to multimillion-pound business owner, CMe Media's Charisse marks a decade

She’s overcome major hurdles, both financial and domestic – but now Charisse Smith is marking the tenth anniversary of her business, CMe Media. Charisse currently... READ MORE »

‘Small batch, giant heart’ - Mettricks Portswood brewery & coffee roastery to return after big refit

Independent café-bar group Mettricks are set to relaunch their flagship Portswood location, Ascapart, with a new on-site brewery and coffee roastery. The group, which... READ MORE »

Mobile phone retailer Prestige Telecom Group is tapping into an untapped market

At the turn of the millennium, mobile phone shops dominated the high street as the consumer and B2B markets approached their peak. Then came a period of consolidation... READ MORE »

Matrix IT take on new apprentices Josh and Kayleigh in bid to address regional skills gap

The team at Fareham-based Matrix IT have welcomed support technician Josh Francis, 21, and operations administrator Kayleigh Tozer, 19. Josh and Kayleigh are the 18th and... READ MORE »

Ellen’s exhibition business is the go-to choice for what3words as her stand turns heads in Vegas

Back in 2017, Ellen Stokes from Fordingbridge launched Be Exhibitions, designing and building stands on behalf of brands for conventions and expos. Six years on she’s... READ MORE »

Griffon Hoverwork secure cross-the-pond contract to help Canadian Coast Guard update their fleet

The Canadian Coast Guard have called on Southampton’s Griffon Hoverwork to help update their current air cushion vehicle (ACV) design. With a fleet of four ACVs, the... READ MORE »

New investment group to support Hampshire businesses launched by Rockwater

A new business investment group has been launched with up to £350,000 available to early-stage companies showing strong growth. Rockwater Angels is the brainchild of... READ MORE »