Barclays Announces £14 Billion Dedicated SME Fund
Barclays Bank has announced a £14 billion lending fund as part of a series of initiatives to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) succeed, grow and flourish through Brexit and beyond. Applications are accepted at any time.
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Innovation Consultancy Grant Fund
The Innovation Consultancy Grant Fund is an ERDF funded programme that supports high-tech, Devon-based, Advanced Marine businesses accelerate their innovative projects.
The Grant is available to provide financial assistance to SMEs that access professional expertise needed to develop their innovative projects. Businesses that wish to be considered for funding should submit details of their project directly to the Marine Business Technology Centre by the closing date of 30 October 2020.
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SME Leaders Programme Launches Second 2020 Round
Provided by the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub, the SME Leaders Programme supports promising leaders of high-growth engineering and technology SMEs. By improving the skills of these leaders, the Academy wishes to encourage the pursuit and growth of excellence in UK engineering.
The next deadline for applications is 9 November 2020
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Dealing with Covid-19: A webinar for tourism sector businesses
Heart of the South West Growth Hub | Friday 16 October, 11am to 12pm
Calling all Tourism business across Devon, Somerset, Torbay and Plymouth.
Join experts from across business, tourism and public health to learn how to keep your customers, staff and business safe during a Covid-19 outbreak. You will learn what to do in the event of an outbreak including managing public relations and how to support for your business.
Find out more and register here
Bounce Back Digital
Heart of the South West LEP | Monday 19 October
Bounce Back Digital; a series of free, online webinars, short courses and cyber support buddy sessions for small businesses to adapt to new ways of working in light of Covid-19.
Find out more here
Marine Technology Webinar Series
Oceansgate | Wednesday 21 & 28 October
In partnership with Maritime UK South West and other local partners, the team at the Oceansgate Marine Technology Enterprise Zone in Plymouth are overcoming Covid-19 barriers to face to face networking and collaboration by hosting a regular programme of marine technology webinars. Upcoming webinars are as follows:
- Wed 21 October: The Mayflower Autonomous Ship
- Wed 28 October: Tidal Energy Supply Chain Webinar
Find out more and sign up here
Business Courses
Cornwall Marine Network | October
Fully funded training courses are now available to employers in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. All courses are run by CMN Training, duration of 7 hours split into manageable sessions.
View the programme here
Find out more on the website
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