Steve is the founder and director of a range of companies based in the UK, including The IncuHive Group, a collection of co-working flex office spaces that offer business incubation and mentoring/investment support as part of the community.
Among the innovative IncuHive spaces is one in Andover which was partially funded through Enterprise M3’s Economic Recovery Plan, Revive and Renew.
Steve has also developed a range of professional photography studios, fab lab maker space workshops and the technology backed to support these businesses in a lean and streamlined way.
Other companies include BioTeq, the human microchip R&D business, investments in a range of student start-ups and companies which Steve has developed and since sold, including Xcentric Events - offering a huge range of events services from foam parties to bespoke wedding services.
Steve is also a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Winchester Business School (The University of Winchester).
From 1 April 2024, the responsibility for LEP functions across the Enterprise M3 LEP region has transferred to Hampshire County Council and Surrey County Council.
The Enterprise M3 Board met for the last time in March 2024 and Enterprise M3 LEP is no longer operating as an organisation.
For any enquiries relating to economic development across the counties of Hampshire and Surrey, please visit the Hampshire County Council website and Business Surrey respectively.
Please note that Enterprise M3 LEP staff have transferred to Hampshire County Council to continue to deliver services and activities in Hampshire, including the Growth Hub, the Careers Hub, work on key business sectors, and trade and investment.
They can be contacted at economic.development@hants.gov.uk.
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