Wainwright Bros & Co is latest maritime company to berth at Ocean Village Innovation Centre in port city of Southampton
A shipping company spanning three centuries at the port of Southampton is the latest business to berth at a thriving hub for maritime businesses.
Founded in 1889, Wainwright Bros & Co moved into an 824 sq ft office for up to 14 people at Ocean Village Innovation Centre (OVIC) in Southampton.
Rights, Justice, Action: Women in Business, International Women’s Day 2026
This International Women’s Day, we recognise the vital role women play in shaping economies and communities. When women thrive, businesses grow and meaningful change becomes possible through collective action.
🚀 Introducing OVIC Networking Hub
We’re excited to launch OVIC Networking Hub — a new monthly morning networking group in Southampton.
Designed for local professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs who value genuine connections.
Launching the SMART Centre: Shaping Futures at Southampton Solent University
The overarching goal of the South Coast IoT is clear: to enhance the social and economic prosperity of the region and the communities it serves. This is being achieved by improving access to high-quality education, developing industry-relevant skills, and creating stronger links between learning and employment.
Celebrating 15 years of business growth support at Ocean Village Innovation Centre
Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Southampton’s hub for ambitious businesses, is marking a major milestone – 15 years of helping companies grow, innovate and succeed.
It’s all about the BAS: building consultancy & architecture practice touches down at Ocean Village Innovation Centre in Southampton
A multi-disciplinary building consultancy & architecture practice serving the UK has relocated with a new base in Southampton.
Newly independent BAS Property Consultants Ltd moved into an office at Ocean Village Innovation Centre (OVIC) in the port city.

