Solent Partners will host the new Inspiration Hub at this year's Venturefest South Festival.

The event is set for November 14 at Utilita Bowl Southampton.

The Inspiration Hub is designed to foster creativity and collaboration, with a series of 30-minute sessions featuring various entrepreneurs.

Each will share their experiences of growing their businesses, discussing both their successes and challenges.

These talks will also include advice from experts on topics like taking on staff, attracting investment, developing a pitch, and protecting intellectual property.

Solent Partners, known for supporting innovation, sees its involvement in the event as significant.

The annual festival is expected to attract hundreds of businesses, investors, and thought leaders from across the Solent region.

Venturefest South is known for celebrating and accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship.

This year's event promises to be bigger and more engaging than ever, with a variety of events aimed at sparking ideas and driving business growth across the region.

Rachael Randall, chair of the Solent Growth Partnership’s Business Board, said: "We're excited to be setting up in the Inspiration Hub at this year’s festival as part of our long-standing relationship with Venturefest South.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for Solent Partners to contribute to this influential event in a meaningful way, by providing innovators with a space to overcome their challenges, share knowledge, and collaborate with like-minded individuals.

"We’re looking forward to forming new connections and building relationships that will help drive the innovation ecosystem forward.

"Our aim is to inspire and support the next generation of creative thinkers and entrepreneurs, ensuring that the Solent remains a vibrant hub for innovation."

Aside from the Inspiration Hub, the festival will offer workshops, talks, panel discussions, and interactive experiences to inspire start-ups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses.

The #VFS24 agenda covers a wide range of topics, all designed to provide valuable insights and inspiration to attendees.