Southampton Science Park is delighted to be named as one of Hampshire’s 25 fastest growing businesses in Hampshire LTD., a report by Grant Thornton.

The report’s authors, Nigel Le Bas, Director of Corporate Finance, and Matthew Hicken, Commercial Audit Director - both of Grant Thornton’s Southampton office - said on its publication, “We extend our congratulations to every business featured in this year’s Hampshire LTD. report. Being recognised among Hampshire’s leading private companies is a significant achievement and a testament to the innovation, commitment and resilience shown by management teams and employees alike. These businesses are central to Hampshire’s continued economic success, and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements.”

Part of a series of county-level analyses, this report reveals why Hampshire is one of the UK’s most economically significant regions, noting:

• With over 1.9 million residents and employment rates above the national average, the county’s Top 100 privately owned companies generated £42.4bn in turnover and created more than 130,000 jobs, demonstrating both scale and resilience.
• With a population of over 1.9 million people, high employment levels and a diverse business base spanning advanced manufacturing, professional services, technology, healthcare and logistics, the county continues to play a vital role in the South East and national economy.
• Southampton leads the way, with 23 companies featured in the Top 100.
• Employment rates in Hampshire remain consistently above the UK average, reflecting the strength and resilience of its labour market
• The region’s economic breadth, rising wages and strong international connections highlight Hampshire as a thriving, globally engaged hub for innovation, talent and long‑term growth.
• Total turnover in the region has increased by 3.8% to £42.4bn since last year. Average wage has also seen a 5% increase in this time.

Science Park Business Development Director, Lucinda Lamont, commented, “We are delighted that Southampton Science Park has been acknowledged in this annual review, which amply demonstrates how much Hampshire has to offer ambitious businesses looking to scale. There are very few locations in the UK that can match it for global connectivity, an impressive graduate talent pool and fantastic healthy work-life balance, all of which support Hampshire’s commercial success.

In this context, the Science Park - as the county’s only hub designed specifically to support innovative science and technology businesses - plays a pivotal role in powering Hampshire’s growing reputation for driving commercial success.”