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Agratas battery cell manufacturing site, Somerset

Agratas battery facility: Register for supply chain opportunities

Agratas, the company building a battery cell manufacturing facility in Somerset, is inviting expressions of interest from businesses interested in supply chain opportunities. Construction. . .
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Rural Grant Programme Opens for North Devon and Torridge Businesses

The second round of the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grants has opened for businesses based in North Devon and Torridge District Council areas. The. . .
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European Space Agency Kick Start Funding for Blue Capital

The European Space Agency has launched a funding call seeking applicants who are developing services relating to ‘Blue Natural Capital’. Funding will be provided. . .
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Mid Devon Opens Green Enterprise Grants pilot programme

Through the Prosper business support programme, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Mid Devon are able to access advice and support to identify and help. . .
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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme re-opens following high demand

An extra £2 million of funding has been made available to support the sustainability, productivity and resilience of England’s thriving seafood sector through the. . .
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New Round of Rural Grants Opens for Somerset Businesses

Following a successful first round of funding last year Somerset Council is encouraging businesses and organisations to find out if they are eligible for. . .
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South West Winners of the King’s Awards for Enterprise

Companies from across the South West have been honoured in the King’s Awards for Enterprise, which celebrate the achievements of UK businesses. This year,. . .
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New Help to Grow course launches for small businesses

Government launches Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course for small business leaders. Based on the 12-week Help to Grow: Management. . .
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Funding for East Devon Businesses

The Innovation and Resilience Fund (Round 3) is now open for Expressions of Interest. All full bid applications must be in by the 24th. . .

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