A round up of business news including; information on new support services, grant funding, success stories, advice and information and dates for your diary.



British Business Bank | Small Business Equity Tracker Report
26 June 2020
British Business Bank has launched their 2020 Small Business Equity Tracker report which provides an in-depth assessment of equity finance markets for growing businesses. It is intended not only to inform the development of the Bank’s own strategy, but also to inform wider developments in both the market and government policy. The headlines from the
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The Young Innovators Awards are open
17 June 2020
Young people can apply for an award to make their business idea a reality. The Award includes a £5,000 grant, business support and a living allowance. Aged between 18 and 30 years old and looking for business support? Innovate UK is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to find young people from across the
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Join a team driving the low carbon agenda in Devon
12 June 2020
The Sustainability Hub Low Carbon Devon project is currently recruiting six positions to help drive low-carbon economic growth in the county. The following positions are now open for application: Knowledge Exchange Officer – this post will lead on the interaction between the University of Plymouth and local Devon-based enterprises and is responsible for organising and
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Small Business Workforce Fund to support STEM Graduate Recruitment
04 June 2020
The University of Plymouth’s STEM Graduates into Business project is proud to provide the Small Business Workforce Fund to support eligible small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Devon with the recruitment of STEM graduates. To provide flexibility to businesses facing changing market demands, this temporary Fund, which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund
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DIT Agri-Food Consultation Seeking Your Views
22 May 2020
The Department for International Trade are reaching out to key stakeholders to greater understand how HMG can support the Agri-Food & Drink sectors in their immediate recovery from COVID-19. The aim of this survey process is to identify what short, medium, and longer-term interventions are required to maximise business opportunities overseas, and in doing so maximise the
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COVID-19 Business Support Latest Updates
16 April 2020
Businesses are advised to keep updated on the latest information and advice to inform their response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Here follows links to advice and guidance.
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SWMAS | Manufacturing Barometer Survey, Spring 2020
27 March 2020
TELL US HOW UK SME MANUFACTURERS EXPECT 2020 TO UNFOLD The SWMAS Manufacturing Barometer for Spring 2020 is launched. The message from SWMAS is that with COVID-19 creating business uncertainty worldwide, it has never been more important to make your voice heard! After the positive outlook reported at the end of 2019, SWMAS urge you to
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Research to Better Understand Cyber Security
10 March 2020
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Behavioural Insights Team are looking to speak to small and micro businesses about cyber security advice and guidance. This is an open invitation, although we are particularly interested in businesses that have used the NCSC’s Small Business Guide. The Behavioural Insights Team are conducting this research on
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Get Set for Growth – Devon Focused Newsletter
02 March 2020
Get Set for Growth – Devon Focused Newsletter Get Set for Growth are running lots of programmes in Devon to help entrepreneurs start a business or grow an existing company. Have a read of the many opportunities available for people with just an idea to those already in business. You can also read more about
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Innovate UK / EEN – EUREKA Global Business Innovation Programme to South Korea
11 February 2020
Closing date for full application: Sunday 15th March 2020, 23:59. Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP), delivered by Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), is recruiting up to 30 innovative SMEs with emerging advanced manufacturing and advanced materials technologies. Successful applicants will benefit from a structured programme of support consisting of a preparation phase in the
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