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Somerset Relaunch of the Rural England Prosperity Fund

Somerset Council has launched its share of the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), with £1 million of funding available to support businesses and community. . .
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Exeter Science Park Celebrates a Decade of Innovation and Growth

As Exeter Science Park celebrates a decade since the completion of its first building, it stands at a defining moment in its evolution. Over. . .
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2025/26 Tourism Awards

Tourism and hospitality businesses across Devon and Somerset are being encouraged to put themselves forward for this year’s Tourism Awards, with the deadline for. . .
Project Management Skills Bootcamps in Devon

Project Management Skills Bootcamp

Improve your team’s Project Management capabilities with newly funded Skills Bootcamps this summer. BIT Training is excited to announce additional funding, offering 40 seats. . .
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ADOPT Fund: guidance now available for innovation funding

From 28 April, applications will open for the brand-new Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) competition, which will commit up to £20.6 million. . .
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Made Smarter Adoption Programme Opens for South West Manufacturers

The Made Smarter Adoption programme connects manufacturing businesses to digital tools that can transform the way they work. As a manufacturer or production business,. . .
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Create Growth Programme opens for business in Devon

UK registered micro, small and medium enterprises in the creative sector can apply for a share of up to £8 million for innovation projects. . .
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Great South West at UKREiiF 2025

Great South West are returning to UKREiiF this May, flying the flag for the South West as the UK’s engine for clean, sustainable growth.. . .
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Devon Business Awards Now Open

The Devon Business Awards are now open for entries! This is the county’s biggest awards ceremony recognising the extraordinary achievements of businesses across a. . .

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