Innovators with an invention, prototype or breakthrough idea are being invited to showcase their work for free at one of the Southβs biggest events focused on artificial intelligence, technology and future skills.
The opportunity is being offered by Solent Growth Partnership.
Got an invention, prototype, or breakthrough idea that deserves attention? Solent Growth Partnership is giving innovators the chance to showcase it for free at one of the South's biggest events focused on artificial intelligence, technology and future skills.
Applications are now open for the FutureScape 2027 Innovation Zone, where selected innovators, inventors, and early-stage technology businesses will receive complimentary exhibition space at the event in March 2027. The opportunity is aimed at tech start-ups that have been operating for less than 12 months, giving them a platform to put their ideas in front of potential partners, investors, customers, and collaborators.
The Innovation Zone has been created to shine a spotlight on the people turning bold ideas into real-world solutions. Whether it's artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, maritime technology, clean growth, health innovation, creative technology, digital products, or a completely new concept, exhibitors will have the chance to demonstrate their innovation to a highly engaged audience from across the Solent and beyond.
FutureScape attracts business leaders, investors, educators, public sector organisations, researchers, entrepreneurs and innovation specialists, creating valuable opportunities for conversations that can lead to partnerships, funding, product development and commercial growth.
For many early-stage innovators, securing visibility can be one of the biggest challenges. The Innovation Zone removes that barrier, helping promising ideas gain the exposure they deserve without the cost of a traditional exhibition stand.
Jodi Fair, Regional Economic Growth and Partnership Manager at Solent Growth Partnership, said:
The next breakthrough idea could be sitting in a workshop, garage, laboratory or spare bedroom somewhere in the Solent right now. FutureScape is about creating the opportunities that help those ideas grow.
By giving innovators free space to showcase their work, we're connecting them with the people, organisations, and investors who can help turn promising ideas into successful products, businesses, and solutions.
Innovation drives economic growth, creates jobs and helps tackle some of society's biggest challenges, so it's vital that we give emerging innovators a platform to be seen and heard.
More Opportunities for Established Businesses
Alongside the Innovation Zone, FutureScape also offers a range of exhibition opportunities for established organisations wanting to position themselves at the forefront of innovation and AI.
Hillary Corney, CEO of Navigational Intelligence Ltd, said:
Exhibiting at FutureScape opened doors we simply wouldn't have found elsewhere. We made valuable connections with businesses and organisations that genuinely understood what we were trying to achieve. The quality of the conversations was exceptional and the opportunities that followed gave us real confidence in the future of our business.
Paid exhibition stands give businesses the chance to:
β’ Showcase products, services and expertise
β’ Generate high-quality leads
β’ Strengthen brand visibility
β’ Build relationships with decisionmakers
β’ Demonstrate thought leadership within their sector
β’ Connect with potential partners, customers and investors
With hundreds of attendees expected from business, education and the public sector, exhibitors benefit from direct access to organisations actively seeking solutions, partnerships and new opportunities.
Applications for the FutureScape Innovation Zone are now open.
To find out more or apply for a free Innovation Zone stand, or to book a visit Book a Stand at FutureScape. https://solentgrowthpartnership.co.uk/services/ai-skills-partnerships/futurescape/book-a-stand-at-futurescape/