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Read the latest news brought to you by the Growth Hub team. This includes opportunities, funding, business support initiatives, and general business related news from across the local area and beyond. If you have a news story that you think we would be interested in, please get in touch.

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Somerset Council Launches Rural Fund

Businesses and organisations in Somerset are being encouraged to find out if they are eligible for capital funding grants aimed at supporting businesses and. . .
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Plymouth and South Devon Freeport Customs Offer

Plymouth and South Devon (PASD) Freeport benefits from a range of customs measures, allowing imports to enter its custom sites with simplified customs documentation. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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.. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .

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