Set in Southampton’s inspiring Marina, Ocean Village Innovation Centre provides the ideal workspace for start-up and growing companies, offering flexible, professional premises with a range of business support services. Serviced offices and virtual offices are available on flexible terms, and on-site meeting and conference rooms are ideal for client appointments.
Supportive Office environment
Ocean Village Innovation Centre (OVIC) provides an impressive base to work from, allowing businesses to grow within a lively environment where they will have access to the skills, knowledge and experience of similar individuals and companies. With over 24,000 sq ft of office space, OVIC offers a range of accommodation for companies with between 1 and 30 employees.
The modern and naturally-lit offices are ready to occupy with furniture and telecoms in place. OVIC is the ideal environment for start-up and early-stage companies. The costs are predictable, there are no long-term contracts, and the day-to-day running of the offices is in safe hands.
Virtual Offices
OVIC offers virtual office packages designed to provide you with a professional image for your business, without incurring the cost of renting office space. Ideal for start-up companies, those on the road or working from home.
Meeting and conference facilities
OVIC has a range of superb conference and meeting rooms available to hire by the hour or day by internal or external companies for between two and fifty delegates. Whether space is needed for a conference, product launch, board meeting or interview, there is a room to meet the requirements.
The rooms are fully equipped with presentation equipment and free WiFi. Break-out space and catering facilities are available on request. The experienced, professional reception team support bookings from start to finish, from arranging the catering to welcoming guests.
Business support
As part of the supportive environment within OVIC, networking amongst customers is encouraged. Regular networking events are held at the Centre, as well as a range of training and learning events on relevant business topics in conjunction with partners.
Oxford Innovation Space
Being part of Oxford Innovation Space: 36 years in the making
- Founded by The Oxford Trust to provide support to science, technology and knowledge-led early-stage companies
- We are the largest operator of innovation centres across the UK and Ireland – we have over 35 years of experience of running spaces and places to support SMEs and entrepreneurs
- Our clients are universities, research & major science site owners, public sector, private investors and charities
- We deliver a range of objectives; support to high-growth SMEs & spin outs, on-going revenue and financial sustainability, economic development, jobs growth, profile and business engagement
- Our business support team have a wealth of business experience within the start-up and scaleup environment