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Entrepreneurs sought for UK Space Agency Accelerator Programme
The UK Space Agency Accelerator is opening applications for its highly anticipated second round of the Explore programme today, 21st of June. The programme. . .

Somerset Council Launches Rural Fund
Businesses and organisations in Somerset are being encouraged to find out if they are eligible for capital funding grants aimed at supporting businesses and. . .

Plymouth and South Devon Freeport Customs Offer
Plymouth and South Devon (PASD) Freeport benefits from a range of customs measures, allowing imports to enter its custom sites with simplified customs documentation. . .

Launch of £200m South West Investment Fund
The British Business Bank has launched a £200m South West Investment Fund aimed at fostering growth and prosperity for small businesses across the South. . .

New initiative for young Somerset-based entrepreneurs
Interested in working for yourself? Running your own business? Want to earn some money? CHOMP is an exciting new, free programme supporting young people. . .

New Export Support Package Launched
The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) has launched a £5m Export Support Package to help hundreds of UK businesses accelerate their journey. . .

Innovate UK Smart Grants competition opens
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly. . .

New wave of skills bootcamps launched across Devon and Cornwall
A £3 million investment in skills across Devon and Cornwall has been announced today with the launch of the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps.. . .