OCEAN VILLAGE INNOVATION CENTRE
Where Businesses Flourish & Thrive
Ocean Village Innovation Centre has been one of Southampton’s leading business and innovation hubs since 2010. Located in the heart of Ocean Village Marina within the Solent Freeport, Ocean Village Innovation Centre combines flexible workspace, dedicated business support and a thriving community of ambitious organisations in one exceptional setting.
We are part of Oxford Innovation Space, the UK’s largest operator of innovation centres, with a network of more than 30 centres across the UK and Ireland. Being part of this network gives every Ocean Village Innovation Centre occupier access to national connections, resources and expertise that extend far beyond Southampton.
Our Story
15 Years of Supporting Southampton Businesses
Ocean Village Innovation Centre opened in 2010, built on the site of Southampton’s original Outer Dock from 1842, within the iconic Ocean Village Marina. It was established to give ambitious businesses in the region a professional, flexible base with expert support built in from the start.
In the years since, we have supported hundreds of startups, SMEs and growing organisations across the South Coast, helping them establish themselves, attract talent and achieve their ambitions. Today, Ocean Village Innovation Centre continues to provide a home for businesses that want more than an office.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Part of the Oxford Innovation Space Network
Oxford Innovation Space is the UK’s largest operator of innovation centres, supporting businesses of all sizes with flexible workspace, expert business support and strong connections to local enterprise ecosystems. With more than 30 centres across the UK and Ireland, the network gives Ocean Village Innovation Centre occupiers access to a community and resources that no single-site workspace can match.
AT THE HEART OF OUR CENTRES
What We Believe In
Everything OVIC does is built around three things.
1. The people who work here.
We believe the right environment makes a real difference to how people work, think and grow.
2. The success of their businesses.
We measure our own success by the progress our occupiers make.
3. The connections they make.
The relationships built here often become some of the most valuable a business has.
Our Team
Big Thinkers Who Think of All the Little Things
Our team knows exactly what growing businesses need and works hard to make sure every occupier gets the best possible experience at Ocean Village Innovation Centre. From day one, we will connect you to the expertise, support and community you need to move forward.
Stephen Deller
Centre Manager
Stephen leads the day-to-day operations and strategic development of Ocean Village Innovation Centre, working closely with occupiers to ensure…
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…they have the space resources and support to grow. He brings a genuine passion for enterprise and regional economic development to everything he does at the centre.
Michael Gordeev
Business Growth Manager
With 14 years of experience at Fortune 100 companies and six years running his own consultancy, Michael provides practical…
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…commercially grounded business support to every Ocean Village Innovation Centre occupier. He is always happy to talk strategy, funding, marketing or growth.
Jess Williams
Assistant Centre Manager
Jess has been part of the Ocean Village Innovation Centre team since 2012. She brings energy, warmth and deep knowledge of the…
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…centre and its community to everything she does.
BETTER TOGETHER
Join a Collaborative Business Community
Ocean Village Innovation Centre brings together an established mix of businesses across marine, technology, engineering, professional services and beyond, all under one roof at Ocean Village Marina. Introductions happen naturally, ideas move quickly between offices, and many of our occupiers say the connections they have made here are as valuable as the workspace itself.
BENEFITS
Why Businesses Choose Ocean Village Innovation Centre
Flexible office
agreements
24/7 secure
access
Superfast
Wi-Fi
Free parking
& EV charging
Fully furnished
spaces
Meeting &
conference facilities
Business support
included
Networking
& events
Kitchen &
breakout areas
Reception
services
LOCATION
Prime Southampton Marina Location
Located in Ocean Village Marina within the Solent Freeport, Ocean Village Innovation Centre places your business in one of Southampton’s most dynamic commercial addresses. Enjoy waterside surroundings, strong transport links, and easy access to a collaborative business network.
Getting here
- 10 minutes to Southampton Central station
- 15 minutes to Southampton Airport
- 90 minutes to London Waterloo by train
- Direct access from the M27, M3 and A33
On your doorstep
- Restaurants, cafés, a cinema and a hotel within walking distance
- On-site parking with EV charging
- Multi-storey car park directly opposite for visitors
- Bike racks on site
Business advantages
- Located within the Solent Freeport for unique trading and investment benefits
- Close to the National Oceanography Centre and University of Southampton
- Part of the Oxford Innovation Space network of 30+ UK & Ireland centres