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Providers sought for UK Shared Prosperity people and skills open call
Plymouth City Council are seeking applications from organisations wishing to deliver activity as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) under the People. . .

Access to Finance SW and Tech South West Host South West Investment Summit
Access to Finance SW, in partnership with Tech South West, is delivering the South West Investment Summit 2024 on Wednesday 20 March, bringing together. . .

Window opens for Improving Farm Productivity Grant
You can now apply for an Improving Farm Productivity grant which will cover 50% of the costs of robotic and automated equipment (paying out £25,000. . .

Visionary Eyewear Specialist Secures Growth Funding
A Devon-based children’s eyewear specialist is among the first businesses to benefit from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. The smaller loan. . .

BIPC Devon launch new scheme for female founders
She Started It is a specialist grant programme designed to kickstart 20 brand-new female-founded businesses. Using a grant offered by NatWest, BIPC Devon is offering. . .

Social Enterprise Advice and Support for Plymouth Businesses
Iridescent Ideas CIC is at the forefront of an exciting collaboration, leading the Social Enterprise Advice and Support (SEAS) Programme in Plymouth. This initiative,. . .

Access to Finance SW releases new ‘Accelerate Growth with Industry Experts’ webinar
Access to Finance SW has released a new platform resource: a recording of the ‘Accelerate Growth: Investor Secrets for CEOs & Owner-Managers’ webinar. Check. . .

Connecting Devon and Somerset’s Mobile Boost scheme secures extra funding
Connecting Devon and Somerset’s Mobile Boost scheme has secured over £430,000 from the Heart of the South West LEP, to provide vital mobile connectivity. . .