Solent Growth Partnership

The Solent Growth Partnership works collaboratively to deliver fully-funded business support and training solutions. We help businesses on the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. We support them to grow, develop, and succeed.


The Solent

The Solent is a functioning economic area, 
delivered by the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth City, 
and Southampton City Councils.

Join our Employee Owned Business Leadership Network!

Are you a senior leader in an employee owned business? Our dedicated network brings together a powerful community of peers to explore opportunities and challenges together.

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Solent Freeport and Solent Growth Partnership launch new £50,000 apprenticeship incentive to support SMEs and young people

June 1, 2026

Solent Freeport, in partnership with the Solent Growth Partnership through the Solent Business Growth Service,…

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Solent FutureScape 2027: Landmark AI Event Returns to the Solent

May 21, 2026

21 May 2026 Solent Growth Partnership has confirmed that Solent FutureScape will return on 16…

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Solent FutureScape 2026 Delivers a Breakthrough Day for SMEs Embracing AI and Emerging Technology

March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026 Solent FutureScape 2026, held yesterday at the King’s Conference Centre in Hedge End, welcomed…

Upcoming Events

View our upcoming business support and networking events and book your place today

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