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Base yourself at the Solent Freeport in the heart of Southampton’s inspiring Ocean Village Marina, and be inspired by ambitious entrepreneurs, surrounding top-tier research centres, and inspiring coastal scenery.
Base yourself at the Solent Freeport in the heart of Southampton’s inspiring Ocean Village Marina, and be inspired by ambitious entrepreneurs, surrounding top-tier research centres, and inspiring coastal scenery.
Discover a remarkable workspace where creativity and innovation thrive alongside brilliant minds in the business sector.
At Ocean Village Innovation Centre, our foremost priority is your success. Our flexible office spaces adapt to your professional demands, with convenient and flexible rolling 1-month contracts to give you the freedom to grow at your own pace.
We moved into our office in 2014 with just two laptops and a dream. Six years later our business has grown from strength to strength. A huge part of that has been having the centre’s support. Your help during the recent crisis was incredible. We really cannot thank you enough.
Daryl Bradley
Co-owner/Director, Yotspot
Sign up for a private office with us for a year
and enjoy two months' rent free*
What's Included at OVIC vs The Competition
Everything You Need to Succeed – Without the Surprises
What’s Included | OVIC | Chains (e.g. Regus) | Traditional Lease | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Contract Flexibility | Notice periods from 1 month | 6-12 months | 1-5 years | No long-term tie-ins - adapt quickly |
Cost Predictability | All-inclusive pricing | Limited or paid extras | Hidden costs | Budget certainty in uncertain times |
Free On-site Parking | Free parking & EV charging | Limited or paid | Rare | Reduce overheads for team & visitors |
Professional Reception | Dedicated team included | Basic/shared | Not included | Maintain professional image cost-effectively |
24/7 Access | Private access anytime | Restricted hours | 24/7 | Work flexibly around business demands |
Mail Handling | Secure delivery service | Basic service | Not included | Never miss packages or lose valuable documents |
Business Support | Strategic guidance included | Paid add-ons | None | Navigate challenges with expert help |
Risk Management | Short-term commitments | Medium-term risk | High long-term risk | Minimise exposure during transitions |
Community Networking | OVIC events, workshops, peer mentoring, and national networking opportunities | Depends on location | None | Expand your network, visibility, and partnerships seamlessly |
OVIC gives you better value, flexibility, and business resilience compared to national chains or traditional leases.
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.
Why Choose OVIC?
Serviced offices that grow with you
Whether you’re growing, streamlining, or adapting your business strategy, OVIC offers flexible office space and expert support to help you succeed.. Our 30,000 sq ft innovation centre offers adaptable office solutions for 1-30 people, backed by expert business support and guidance from our entrepreneurial community.
Serviced office space for 1-30 people
Flexible license agreements
1-month notice period
1-2-1 business support
High-speed broadband packages
On-site car parking & EV charging
24-hour access & security
Professionally staffed reception
Transport links via road and rail
Free growth events & workshops
Serviced office space for 1-30 people
Flexible license agreements
1-month notice period
1-2-1 business support
High-speed broadband packages
On-site car parking & EV charging
24-hour access & security
Professionally staffed reception
Transport links via road and rail
Free growth events & workshops
Where businesses flourish
and thrive
Your own dedicated, all-inclusive office space for 1-30 people with 24-hour access.
From £600 p/m
Dedicated desks in a vibrant shared office space, with 24-hour access
From £200 p/m
All the professional perks of a Southampton business address, until you’re ready for your own office.
From £125 p/m
Your own dedicated, all-inclusive office space for 1-30 people with 24-hour access.
From £600 p/m
Dedicated desks in a vibrant shared office space, with 24-hour access
From £200 p/m
All the professional perks of a Southampton business address, until you’re ready for your own office.
From £125 p/m
We cannot speak highly enough of the OVIC team. We’re not tied to lengthy contracts, and we have fixed-cost certainty every month. This means we can budget accurately because there are no nasty surprises.”
Daryl Bradley
Co-owner/Director, Yotspot
We're here to support every aspect of your venture. Our development team are experienced and knowledgeable in what it takes to make a business successful and are always available to share that knowledge with you. No matter how much commercial know-how you arrive with, you’ll be leaving with a wealth of tools, advice, and support to take on the next chapter in your business.
We're here to support every aspect of your venture. Our development team are experienced and knowledgeable in what it takes to make a business successful and are always available to share that knowledge with you. No matter how much commercial know-how you arrive with, you’ll be leaving with a wealth of tools, advice, and support to take on the next chapter in your business.
The Perfect Southampton Business Address
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