Delivered by innovation consultancy Studio Zao, ‘Impact Torbay’ is a business support and growth project aimed at helping businesses and entrepreneurs create new commercial opportunities through innovation.
The ‘Impact Torbay’ programme has been commissioned through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), receiving Government funding of £351,462. In total, Torbay has received £1,764,043 from UKSPF to invest in local projects with the aims of building pride in place, increasing life chances, supporting local business, and people and skills.
The ‘Impact Torbay’ programme provides businesses with a hands-on and practical environment where they can develop ideas, overcome challenges, and look at growth opportunities. Participants will also be supported to access research and development grants that can help their businesses to thrive and expand.
Any Torbay-based business or individual looking to grow their enterprise is eligible to apply. The fully funded programme is completely free to participating businesses who can either sign up to a 1-day ‘hackathon’ collaborative workshop (covering the fundamental principles of innovation), or to a 7-week part-time growth accelerator programme.
To sign up and for full details about upcoming hackathons and accelerator programmes visit the Impact Torbay website.
