OCEAN VILLAGE INNOVATION CENTRE
Virtual Office Space in Southampton
Give your business a prestigious Ocean Village Marina address without the overhead of permanent office space. Ocean Village Innovation Centre’s virtual office service provides a professional presence, practical support and access to the wider Ocean Village Innovation Centre community, all from £120 per month.
MORE THAN JUST WORKSPACE
A Professional Presence, Without the Overheads
Our virtual office packages are designed for businesses that want a credible Southampton address and professional support without committing to a full-time workspace. Whether you are a remote business, a startup testing the market or a growing company expanding into the South Coast, Ocean Village Innovation Centre gives you the foundation to present your business with confidence.
What’s included
- Prestigious Ocean Village Marina business address
- Professional mail handling and forwarding
- Personalised telephone answering in your company name
- Four hours of meeting room use per month
- Access to business support from our dedicated Business Growth Manager
- Invitation to Ocean Village Innovation Centre networking events and workshops
- Option to add a Companies House registered address for £10 per month
Packages from £120 per month (plus VAT)
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Celebrating 15 Years of Supporting Businesses
Since 2010, Ocean Village Innovation Centre has supported startups, remote businesses and growing SMEs across the Solent region. Virtual office members have access to our Business Growth Manager and can attend networking events and workshops, giving you a genuine connection to Southampton’s business community from wherever you work.
- Business Growth Manager access
- Funding and grant guidance
- Marketing support
- Networking events
- Workshops and training
BETTER TOGETHER
Join a Collaborative Business Community
Virtual office membership gives you more than an address. It connects you to a community of ambitious businesses across marine, technology, engineering and professional services. Attend events, make introductions and build relationships that help your business grow.
BENEFITS
Why Businesses Choose Ocean Village Innovation Centre
Professional Southampton business address
Mail handling and forwarding
Telephone answering service
Meeting room access included
Business support
included
Networking and
events access
Flexible monthly
packages
Option to add Companies House address
MORE THAN JUST WORKSPACE
Additional services
available on request
Use Ocean Village Innovation Centre as your Companies House Registered Address for an extra £10 per month, ensuring official mail is securely handled while maintaining a credible business presence. Contact the team to find out more.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is included in a virtual office at Ocean Village Innovation Centre?
A. All virtual office packages include a prestigious Ocean Village Marina business address, professional mail handling and personalised telephone answering. Monthly packages also include four hours of meeting room use and access to business support.
Q. Can I use Ocean Village Innovation Centre as my Companies House registered address?
A. Yes. A Companies House registered address can be added to any virtual office package for £10 per month, ensuring official correspondence is handled securely.
Q. Can I access the building if I have a virtual office?
A. Yes. Virtual office members have access to meeting rooms for four hours per month as standard, and can book additional time as needed. You are also welcome to attend Ocean Village Innovation Centre events and networking sessions, and make use our of our coworking space (for an additional fee).
Q. How quickly can I set up a virtual office?
A. Our team can typically get a virtual office package set up within a few working days. Get in touch and we will take care of the rest.
Q. Can I upgrade from a virtual office to coworking or a private office?
A. Absolutely. Many of our virtual office members go on to take coworking desks or private offices as their businesses grow. We will make the transition as straightforward as possible.
Q. Who is a virtual office suitable for?
A. A virtual office is ideal for start ups, remote businesses, and growing companies that need a professional business address, mail handing and telephone answering services without renting physical space.
OCEAN VILLAGE INNOVATION CENTRE
Join Southampton’s thriving community of future-facing businesses
Book your free tour today and discover how Ocean Village Innovation Centre can help your business grow with confidence.