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Launch of Defence Office for Small Business Growth (DOSBG)

A new team dedicated to supporting small British businesses to win more defence contracts has been established. Known as the Defence Office for Small. . .
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Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals

Business owners are being urged to “lock the door” on criminals as the UK government launches a new campaign to provide practical ways for. . .
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Advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation: feasibility studies

Up to £100k per project for feasibility studies to make supply chains more resource efficient and resilient through addressing cross cutting challenges. The aim. . .
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Grant funding available through Young Devon

Young people in Devon can apply for grants to help them to set up or grow their own business. The grants come from SWEF. . .
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New Employment Space at Plymouth & South Devon Freeport Tax Site

Final preparations are being made at Beaumont Way, Langage South, where four new high-quality employment units have just completed build within only 12 months. Located. . .
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Launch of GBE Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks

Great British Energy (GBE) has launched a landmark initiative to strengthen the UK’s clean energy industry and secure long-term economic growth. The £1 billion. . .
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Tope Ocean rides wave of growth with Innovate UK

Devon-based Tope Ocean is developing technology and services to help the aquaculture sector remotely monitor crops and infrastructure with its innovative low-cost offshore data. . .
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Join the Business Voices Panel and Shape the Future of Business Support

Business owners and leaders are invited to join the Business Voices Panel—a unique chance to influence how the new Business Growth Service is designed and delivered. This. . .
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Sustainable travel innovator, STAXY, set to grow with South West Investment Fund support

Exeter-based sustainable travel business STAXY has secured equity funding from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund, via appointed ​​Fund Manager, The FSE. . .

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