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Launch of £200m South West Investment Fund
The British Business Bank has launched a £200m South West Investment Fund aimed at fostering growth and prosperity for small businesses across the South. . .

New initiative for young Somerset-based entrepreneurs
Interested in working for yourself? Running your own business? Want to earn some money? CHOMP is an exciting new, free programme supporting young people. . .

New Export Support Package Launched
The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) has launched a £5m Export Support Package to help hundreds of UK businesses accelerate their journey. . .

Innovate UK Smart Grants competition opens
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly. . .

New wave of skills bootcamps launched across Devon and Cornwall
A £3 million investment in skills across Devon and Cornwall has been announced today with the launch of the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps.. . .

Small Business Equity Tracker 2023
UK small business equity investment declined 11% in 2022 driven by a downturn in market conditions in second half of the year, as ongoing. . .

East Devon launches Culture, Leisure and Tourism Fund
East Devon District Council’s Culture, Leisure and Tourism Fund (CLTF) is now open for applications. The scheme is open to applicants from Community, Voluntary. . .

Cyber Adviser Scheme
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a new Cyber Advisor scheme that aims to help the UK’s SMEs with trusted cyber security. . .