The UK’s first e-marine hub of shore-side charging facilities for electric maritime vessels has been unveiled in Plymouth.
A series of high power DC electric charging stations has been switched on in prominent locations along the perimeter of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.
This includes the world’s first 150kW charging facility at Mount Batten, the UK’s first 75kW site at Queen Anne’s Battery, and a 25kW installation at the Barbican landing stage.
Further installations are now being developed along the city’s waterfront, with additional sites also being identified in Devon and Cornwall with a view to providing electric charging facilities every 10 miles along the counties’ southern coastline.
The charging network has been created through the Marine e-Charging Living Lab (MeLL) initiative, a consortium led by the University of Plymouth in partnership with Plymouth City Council, Princess Yachts Limited and Aqua superPower
It directly responds to the UK government’s Clean Maritime Plan for maritime net zero, and its drive to increase the UK’s current percentage of clean electricity to 100% by 2035.
The tenth Plymouth History Festival begins this Saturday (7 May), celebrating the city’s unique heritage and showcasing the community work that takes place across the city. It runs until 27 May.
This year, the festival is taking inspiration from the ground breaking National Marine Park project, with a number of events that look at how Plymouth’s enduring connection with the water has shaped the identities of its people and communities.
The packed programme begins with a ‘Local History Bonanza Day’ at The Box on 7 May, when people can drop in to meet and chat to local history groups, enjoy a series of free talks, try their hand at quizzes, trails and more.
The History Festival is coordinated by The Box and delivered in partnership with a wide range of partner organisations, societies and individuals. Since launching in 2013 it’s engaged with thousands of people, offering a diverse insight into Plymouth’s rich historical past.
Hundreds of Plymouth schoolchildren will once again enjoy a spectacular day of sailing aboard heritage boats this May, giving them a chance to connect with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park in a unique way.
The ‘Spirit of Adventure’ programme was crowdfunded by Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, with support from Plymouth City Council and Cattewater Harbour Commissioners in 2020, with the first wave of activity taking place last yearand the second part of the project running from the 2nd-6th May 2022.
During the week, 150 children enjoyed a day of hands-on sailing adventure with one of four sailing organisations: The Island Trust, The Bounty Project, Sailing Tectona and The Lynher Barge CIC. The organisations have seven traditional wooden sailing vessels between them, which undertook daily voyages in Plymouth Sound.
Space is now filling up really quickly for the Green Tech Boat Show, 16 to 18 June 2022. In the last two weeks we have been joined by Arc Marine, RanMarine, ZPN Energy, The Bounty Project, Vetus and the RNLI.
With 24 exhibitors now confirmed this is set to be the largest display of green marine technologies in the UK and by June, likely in Europe. If you're interested in exhibiting and haven’t yet secured your space, please send back the contract as soon as possible to t.mayer@mdlmarinas.co.uk.
If still thinking about it, come on take a look at the great things that are happening below and think about the fact this cost less then a full page magazine advert.
If exhibiting you will also be marketed and displayed within the Green Tech Virtual Boat show ensuring anyone that can't attend can still engage with you and has an opportunity to convert. Each exhibitor will also have their own page.
Plymouth is a creative city with a proud track record and growing international reputation for creative digital and immersive tech. We have come together through iMayflower to ensure that Plymouth makes the most of this platform for the benefit of current and future generations living, studying and working here.
The latest iMayflower digest includes:
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Immersive: Market Hall 3D spatial experiences; Britain's Ocean City as UK leader in a niche soon to dominate the future of creative technologies; Devonport’s immersive dome stories of the climate crisis
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Entrepreneurship and economic development: Techstars Startup Weekend, Crowdfunder’s campaign in collaboration with Plymouth College of Art; Film Crew Night
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Developing young talent: Immersive technologies showcasing different workplaces to the next generation; Pollinator conservation; First ever national conference exploring the impact of student involvement in knowledge exchange; Robotics and 360 film-making at Market Hall.
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Awards and Recognition: IGNITE graduate show won 'Best Student Experience' Award-winning designer Jess Strain talks Smart Citizens Programme: “the level of tuition is absolutely incredible”.
To receive regular updates about iMayflower, sign up here.
The sector leading partnership between Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City and Green Tourism will position the city as a leader in sustainable tourism, and help support your business to achieve sustainable growth.
The partnership is pivotal to Plymouth’s broader sustainability improvement plans to ensure sustainability progress in the city, on the coastline, and beyond.
The three-year partnership gives the first 100 businesses to apply from the city the opportunity to achieve the internationally recognised Green Tourism Standard, fully funded by Destination Plymouth in Year 1.
Successful partner businesses will also benefit from preferential annual fees in years 2 & 3.
View the PDF Flyer here
Green Edge Training
Have you been thinking about signing up for Plymouth's first Green Tourism scheme but don't know where to start, so you can take advantage of all the benefits? The one-day Green Edge training course is the best place to start.
We're pleased to announce that the Accelerating Women's Enterprise programme is continuing for another year, so that even more women can embark on their business start-up journey.
The programme will aim to build on their experience from supporting new start-ups and early stage enterprises who are struggling to get to sustainability.
IGNITE, part of the iMayflower project, is welcoming students and graduates from Plymouth College of Art and the University of Plymouth to join their free Business Programme. Over 8 evening workshops delivered by expert business consultant, Mark Cotton, participants will develop key enterprise skills to grow their creative businesses and prepare their products or ideas for market after graduation.
This Business Programme is open to any Plymouth College of Art or University of Plymouth students and graduates (ideally graduated within the last 3 years) who have an existing business, or a budding idea. Students from other Plymouth-based educational institutions, or graduates before 2019, are welcome to enquire about spaces by contacting Tif Dickinson: tifainedickinson@pca.ac.uk
Free business finance event for South West SMEs
HotSWLEP | EPIC Centre, TQ4 7RZ | 10 May
The Heart of the South West LEP is holding a business support event in Paignton on 10th May, aimed at foreign-owned SMEs in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay.
Update on The National Marine Park & Freeport
Plymouth Marine Network and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce | National Marine Aquarium | 10 May
Plymouth Marine Network and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce wanted to combine efforts to ensure their members who are interested in the marine industry would have an opportunity at the earliest stage to meet the key personnel responsible for taking forward and developing Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and Plymouth and South Devon Freeport.
Business Mindset; Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Outset | Online | 11 May
If you suffer with feelings of fraud, anxiety and self doubt which hold you back from starting or growing your business then this is for you
Top tips for your creative business
Outset | Online | 11 May
Have questions on how to sell your products? Struggling with your business? Want to meet other creatives? This workshop is for you!
Pinterest for Business
Outset | Online | 19 May
Learn how to use Pinterest (a super powerful search engine) for your business. Be discovered & trusted by a huge potential customer base!
Regulatory and Innovation Challenges in a Post Pandemic & Brexit world
Medilink South West | Roland Levinsky Building, PL4 8AA | 17 May
A Roundtable discussion and networking event. This programme is funded by Innovate UK and jointly delivered by ABHI and Medilink South West. It provides support to SMEs that produce and develop products in HealthTech (medical devices, diagnostics and digital health technologies) to access regulatory related advice, with grant funding of up to £30,000 already being offered to successful applicants.
System Shift Take Action: SME Carbon footprinting
University of Plymouth | Various locations | 19, 26 May and 16 June
How can you take meaningful action on climate change as a local enterprise or business based here in Devon? Join us for a series of interactive and informative carbon footprinting workshops which will enable you to put theory into action, enabling net-zero to become a reality.
IGNITE Business Programme
Plymouth College of Art (PCA) | PCA, PL4 8AT | 23 May to 1 June
Make your creative business dreams a reality through the free IGNITE Business Programme, part of the IGNITE Festival of Creativity. Over 8 workshops delivered by expert business consultant, Mark Cotton, you'll learn key enterprise skills to kickstart your business ideas after graduation.
Green Tourism Sustainability Webinars
Green Tourism/Destination Plymouth | Various locations | 24 May
The team at Green Tourism are delivering series of interactive webinars exclusively for businesses in the region.
Details of the webinars can be found on the webpage, and we encourage you to sign up to as many as is relevant for you and your business.
Green Edge Training
Green Tourism/Destination Plymouth | Various locations | 9 and 15 June
The one-day Green Edge training course gives managers and owners in all types of business a better understanding of green tourism and how it impacts on their organisation. It enables participants to develop clear plans to cut costs, improve sustainability and reap the environmental, marketing and bottom-line benefits of embracing green tourism.
Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Training
Smart Citizens Programme | Plymouth College of Art | Every Wednesday until 1 June 2022
Prepare your skills for the Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Exam and gain an industry-recognised accreditation in digital design.
Heart of the South West Access to Finance Seminar
Heart of the South West | EPIC Centre, TQ4 7RZ | Tuesday 10 May
This Access to Finance seminar will offer guidance on Government funds and grants available to foreign-owned businesses, and business support available from the Heart of the South West Growth Hub, HSBC, and British Business Bank, with expert advice from SME lending specialists.
Outset Business Support workshops
Outset | Online | Multiple dates
Outset Enterprise Coaching delivers a full support programme combining modular business workshops, rich online learning resources and 1:1 support. It’s open to all Plymouth residents, and fully funded by Plymouth City Council and the European Regional Development Fund.
SWMAS - Make it Net Zero
SWMAS | Online | Multiple dates
SWMAS design, deliver, and support Net Zero events, workshops, and training opportunities that are tailored to meet the needs of manufacturers - and for small and medium-sized manufacturers across the South West, the cost can be fully funded through their range of support programmes.
Innovators' Seed Corn Fund Opens for 2022
The Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund is provided by the Garden Industry Manufacturers’ Association (GIMA). GIMA established the fund to help support the drive for innovation within the UK gardening industry.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 27 May 2022.
Sky Media’s £2m Sky Zero Footprint Fund Opens for 2022
Established by Sky as part of its campaign to be net zero carbon by 2030, the Sky Zero Footprint Fund will support brands that are committed to driving positive behavioural change and tangible impact towards a more sustainable future.
Stage One applications must be submitted by 8 June 2022.
Innovate UK Announces Net Zero Hydrogen Fund Competitions
The Net Zero Hydrogen Fund is providing capital and development expenditure to support the commercial deployment of new low carbon hydrogen production projects during the 2020s. The aim is to ensure the UK has a diverse and secure decarbonised energy system, fit for meeting the ambition of 10GW low carbon hydrogen production by 2030, and the Government’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
The first two strands of the programme will be delivered by Innovate UK (IUK), as follows:
Applications close on 22 June 2022.
Launch of £26m Industrial Hydrogen Accelerator Programme
The Industrial Hydrogen Accelerator competition supports projects generating evidence on end-to-end industrial fuel switching to hydrogen. It will cover the full technology chain, from hydrogen generation and delivery infrastructure through to industrial end-use, including the integration of the components in a single project.
The registration deadline for Stream 1 is 7 July 2022 and deadline for Stream 2A is 9 June 2022 (14:00 BST).
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