As well as having a huge economic impact on Southampton, our 2 Universities also offer advice and support in Business start ups, enterprise, innovation and research.
University of Southampton:
University of Southampton Science Park, offers office space, commercial property and a business incubator in a landscaped science park near Southampton. The Science Park is a 45-acre development and provides high quality office and lab space in attractive landscaped surroundings. It is home to science and technology based companies of all sizes, from fast growing start-ups to international household names.
The University of Southampton provides professional services to both private and public sector organisations and to many government agencies. It offers you different services to help you in your business.
The University of Southampton combines academic excellence with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to research. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses across the Sciences, Engineering plus Law, Arts and Social Sciences, the University offers first-rate teaching to individuals as well specialist expertise for businesses.
The National Oceanography Centre is the country’s focus for oceanography and represents an unparalleled investment in marine and earth sciences and technology in the UK.
Research and Innovation Services, University of Southampton. The University has a vast range of specialist expertise and tapping into this knowledge can help companies develop innovative products and services as well as efficient processes and procedures - all of which can help you gain a competitive advantage. Research and Innovation Services is a professional service within the university who work with academics to identify opportunities to collaborate with business as well as commercialise their research and are a good starting point for businesses wishing to work with the university.
University of Southampton Consultancy Units gives businesses unequalled access to the world-class expertise and are much in demand by both commercial and public sector organisations.
The SETsquared Business Incubation Centre at the University of Southampton is one of four centres in Southern England, set up to accelerate new technology businesses. The Centre uses in-house expertise and a network of seasoned entrepreneurs, investment advisors, professional services firms and academics to provide the breadth and depth of support that emerging technology companies of the future require.
Southampton Solent University:
Community and Enterprise Office manages knowledge transfer and applied research projects on behalf of the three faculties of Southampton Solent University. The CEO provides a ‘one-stop’ service and focal point for enquiries from external organisations and individuals. It will assist you with accessing the knowledge, expertise and facilities we have throughout the three faculties, whether in business, technology, media, arts or society.
Southampton Solent University provides training, consultancy, research and other services for business, industry and the professions with each faculty providing specific expertise.
Southampton Business School provides management courses, research and consultancy for business and industry. It has a substantial reputation for its research centres in fields ranging from design to engineering
The Centre for Enterprise Development Research provides access to business specialists, educators and reseachers in the field of small business enterprise. The Centre also runs short courses for business and industry, student placements and website and database services
The Warsash Maritime Centre provides first class training, consultancy and research to the international shipping and offshore oil industries