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Local businesses invited to Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to host two free events to support. . .
Introducing: Bedroom to Business, 10 Weeks of Free Support for Entrepreneurs
You’ve discovered something you love to do, and it has the potential to grow and support you financially. But what is your next epic. . .
UK Seafood Fund: more funding opportunities for UK fishing industry
The UK government has committed nearly £3 million of funding to 17 new projects under the UK Seafood Fund (UKSF), as part of enabling. . .
Innovate UK Smart Grants
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable research and development (R&D) innovation that. . .
More business now eligible for Help to Grow digital scheme
Help to Grow: Digital Scheme eligibility expanded to businesses with at least one employee, meaning up to 1.2 million businesses could benefit. A flagship. . .
Growth Hub Case Study: Devon Sea Salt
After five years in the making, Devon Sea Salt planned to launch their first product in March 2020, with exhibitions at many food fairs,. . .
Fast Start Innovation Grants for cutting-edge start-ups
UK registered SMES’s can apply for a share of up to £30 million for affordable, adoptable and investable innovations in net zero and healthcare.. . .
New Zealand programme launched to boost UK agri-tech growth
Innovate UK has launched a Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) to help UK agritech small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) pursue growth and innovation. . .