Tech Nation Southampton

With an impressive 180% growth in average turnover between 2010 and 2014, and over 80% of digital tech businesses trading overseas, Southampton is now a rapidly growing cluster. Its growing specialisms include Digital media & entertainment, Hardware & devices, and Data management.

One of the cluster’s key assets is the University of Southampton. Its Science Park provides workspace for digital tech and science businesses and hosts The Catalyst Centre, which offers additional support for entrepreneurs. The university is a founding member of the SETsquared Partnership, ranked by UBI Global as the leading University Business Incubator.

Part of a wider network within the UK, the organisation helps entrepreneurs, academics, and early stage startups grow into successful commercial businesses. Southampton Solent University also supports students starting their own businesses. Events and Meetups for members of the digital tech industry abound, ranging from monthly programming socials to Startup Weekend, while recently opened Venture Coworking provides space for early stage startups.