SETsquared Bristol’s Breakthrough Bursary returns to support BAME tech founders
World leading technology incubator SETsquared Bristol, led by the University of Bristol, is relaunching its Breakthrough Bursary for the third year, continuing its commitment to promoting inclusion and equal opportunities in tech. The bursary supports BAME (Black,...
Launch of ‘Discovery Room’ events will encourage adoption of new technologies and build business resilience
On Wednesday 15 September 2021, SETsquared Exeter launched a new series of events as part of the University of Exeter Enterprize Zone activity. Over the coming months these ERDF funded Discovery Room events will be bringing together SMEs, sector experts, researchers...
Engineering Fellowship for Met Office Chief Executive
Met Office Chief Executive Professor Penny Endersby has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Around 50 Fellows are elected each year for the Academy by peer review from nominations made by existing Fellows and Prof. Endersby has been...
Old wheelie bins and plastic bottle tops are transformed into outdoor furniture this Recycle Week
Marking the 19th annual Recycle Week (20th – 26th September 2021), a South West business has revealed just how much plastic waste from the region gets transformed into new products, diverting it away from landfill and achieving a more circular economy. DCW, the South...
Chudleigh-based Lightfoot chosen by global broker, Willis Towers Watson, as Motor Risk Management Partner
Willis Towers Watson, the global insurance broker, has selected Lightfoot’s trail-blazing in-cab driver coaching technology and rewards platform as a self-managed solution to help company car and van fleet clients enhance driver safety and reduce accidents on the...
South West Start Ups Reach Major Milestone
The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has announced that it has delivered £66m to new and early- stage businesses in the South West region since 2012. 40% of the lending – some £26.4m – has been provided to over 2,500 new businesses through local...
Government gives College Prestigious Mark of Approval
City College Plymouth is one of just 13 colleges and universities in the UK to win special government approval for one or more of its courses. The College’s Foundation Degree in Software Development is one of 30 level 4 and level 5 courses in the country to be...
College offers home to TV star’s popular performing arts academy
Aspiring West End and TV stars are invited to develop their talents at City College Plymouth after the College stepped in to offer a new home to a much-valued children’s performing arts academy. A team of lecturers, students and local performing arts specialists will...
New peer network group launches for health science and low carbon sectors
City College Plymouth is playing a leading role in two new peer support networks that are inviting health science and low carbon businesses and organisations to join. As part of Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, these new working groups are for...
Implementing the Circular Economy: A course for SMEs and their partners
The University of Exeter’s Centre for Circular Economy is launching a new course for SMEs and their partners. We would appreciate it if you could share this with your network. The course provides successful case examples and practical advice on how to overcome...
Cardiff joins the SETsquared Partnership
Cardiff University has become the sixth partner of SETsquared, the world’s top-ranked university-business incubator. Cardiff joins the universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton, and Surrey and will further strengthen the group’s capability for providing...
Franchise Funding Opens New Doors
Devon-based entrepreneurs Rachael and Damo Cross have received a £30,000 funding boost to purchase an existing Garolla Roller Shutter Doors franchise. Through the government-backed Start Up Loans scheme, local delivery partner SWIG Finance approved a £15k loan for...