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Introducing Prosper Business Support

Join our free business support programme for businesses and entrepreneurs based in Mid Devon, East Devon, and Exeter. Introducing Prosper, fully funded support for. . .
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Devon tech business secures South West Investment Fund support

Devon-based AI powered sales outreach platform, Sendr, has secured a £250,000 equity investment from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund via appointed fund manager, The. . .
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Plymouth named National Defence Growth Area

Plymouth has been named one of five key national defence growth areas in the UK Defence Industrial Strategy. Backed by a £250 million UK-wide. . .
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Carbon Action Fund (Rnd 2) opens for East Devon Businesses

The purpose of this grant scheme is to provide funding for businesses and community organisations in East Devon to decarbonise their premises or to. . .
New Taste Of The West to champion regional food

New Taste Of The West to champion regional food

A new consortium has taken over the Taste Of The West brand so that it can continue to champion food and drink in the. . .
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Coming soon: Over £12 million to fund farm innovation

Farmers and growers across the UK will benefit from £12.6 million in new funding, with two fresh competitions backing research and development of innovative. . .
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Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps are now live

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps have have officially launched for a sixth year, offering over 2,000 adults in the region a unique opportunity to upskill or. . .
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The King’s Awards for Enterprise

As one of the most prestigious awards that a UK business can win, companies of all sizes can now apply for the King’s Award. . .
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Plymouth Board Game Café Secures SW Investment Fund Loan

A Plymouth board game café has been able to expand its capacity and develop its food menu with the help of a South West. . .

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