 Launch of Building Plymouth Expertise Directory 2024
Collectively employing an 9000+ strong workforce, Plymouth has a well-established, mature and capable construction community with a breadth of expertise which makes this a very adaptable and responsive marketplace. Relationships in the city are strong across the consultants, contractors and supply chain, and Building Plymouth has enabled the whole sector to unite and join forces for the greater good.
This year, Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd celebrates its 25th anniversary with a sales growth of over 65% since 2019 when this joint venture (JV) between Sumitomo Precision Products and Collins Aerospace celebrated 20 years in business. The company also has a new mission: Redefining MEMS inertial.
Over the last 25 years, Silicon Sensing has seen a consistent rise in demand for its rugged, high performance inertial sensing technologies. The company has supplied inertial sensors and systems to a range of notable projects, from the innovative Segway personal transport device to the pioneering Mayflower Autonomous Ship which crossed the Atlantic Ocean without human intervention in June 2022.
International Women's Day is on the horizon. Friday 8 March. The day celebrates women's achievements throughout history and across societies. It calls for gender equality and women's empowerment. We love equality. The theme for International Women's Day 2024 is "Inspire inclusion." This means that when we appreciate and respect women from all different backgrounds – like where they come from, how much money they have, and their beliefs about politics – the world gets better for everyone.
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Plymouth Charter's Not Just in Times of Crisis event
Thanks to everyone who came along to the Plymouth Charter's Summit on 7 February.
If you attended we would love to know what you thought of the event, we have a short questionnaire and would appreciate your feedback.
Robotic seagrass solution targets commercial adoption
HydroSurv has secured funding from Innovate UK to commercialise a robotic, end-to-end seagrass monitoring solution with support from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The aim is to provide a rapidly scalable, low-impact and comprehensive answer to the multiple challenges of monitoring seagrass meadows - by combining our USV platforms with an automated dataprocessing toolchain.
ISACA partners with BIT Training to launch new UK apprenticeship programme
The ISACA Certification Body, a global leader in cybersecurity certifications, and BIT Training, a premier provider of IT and cybersecurity apprenticeships, have unveiled a partnership to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap in the UK.
The partnership marks the launch of the Cyber Level 4 Security Risk Analyst Apprenticeship programme, the first of its kind to incorporate the internationally recognised Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certifications directly into its curriculum. The programme offers a blend of on-the-job training and academic learning, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
Supergen Annual Assembly and Early Career Research Researchers Forum
Join Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub for their upcoming Assembly on 24 April at the University of Plymouth, where leading experts will share insights, innovations, and the latest developments in offshore renewable energy research and industry.
BIT Training would like to speak with organisations to discuss the following opportunity. The government is asking training providers to speak with organisations about core skills they need that can be shaped into Funded Skills Bootcamps. BIT Training is planning to deliver a Prince 2 Project Management Bootcamp and is eager to explore whether it aligns with your business needs.
The urgency: There's a deadline to submit tenders by the end of February, so acting quickly is essential to fund the programme. They need to gather some essential information to determine if this programme is relevant and if you are interested in using the bootcamp to recruit or upskill employees.
What BIT need to know:
- Interest: Would your organisation be interested in participating in this government-funded Bootcamp?
- Number of Participants: How many individuals within your organisation would benefit from this training?
- Skills and Delivery: Briefly describe your current project management needs (skills, technical requirements, delivery methods).
- Recruitment: Would you consider recruiting new talent from the Bootcamp attendees?
Example Customisation: BIT recently worked with another organisation that requested conflict management and resolution training incorporated into the program alongside Prince2. We can tailor the curriculum to your specific needs.
Next Steps: To talk about this more and answer any questions, they propose a 30-minute call whenever you get a chance. To register your interest please email sales@thinkbitgroup.co.uk or call 01752 724000 and ask for the Bootcamp Team.
There's just three weeks to go until Oceanology International!
Plymouth and South Devon Freeport will be attending and sharing a stand with partners from Maritime UK SW, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and University of Plymouth. Visit them on Stand S600 to find out more about the Freeport and opportunities available, or, if you'd like to arrange a one-to-one meeting during the three days with either CEO Richard May or Business Growth and Investment Director Eifion Jones please email info@pasdfreeport.com to confirm a suitable time.
David Lea, Sandy Gianni and Emily Collacott will be attending the South West Innovation Expo at Sandy Park on 5 March.
To find out more about what Plymouth offers or to discuss how our business support service can help meet your business needs, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange a meeting at the show drop us an email: invest@plymouth.gov.uk
If you're looking for support with grant funding, crowdfunding, equity investment or alternative ways of funding your business then this is the programme for you.
Applications for the Funding Readiness Programme are open. You will need to make your applications by 22 March. Delivered by Capital Enterprise via virtual workshops and educational content, it's designed for UK-based founders ranging from early-stage businesses to established scaleups who are considering investment or funding to develop and grow their business.
Significant changes to National Insurance were among the attention-grabbing announcements in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn November 2023 Statement . What was perhaps even more notable was that one of the changes would be introduced in January 2024, rather than April when the new UK tax year begins.
If you’d like to be your own boss but have no idea what kind of business you’d like to run, Start Up Loans Company have prepared this guide to help you decide what route to take based on your personality type.
 On Course South West new collaborations
On Course South West (OCSW) is excited to announce two new collaborations this year as well as the introduction of a number of well - known industry experts!
Recently launching the Free Adult Education Series with THÊ DEPØ Studios in Plymouth, OCSW have created brand new courses for 2024 for learners to unleash their creativity in an exciting and ever developing industry.
OCSW also now offer free Hair and Beauty Courses delivered by industry experts at the fantastic GHQ venue in the City Centre.
Skills Bootcamp - Your Career. Redefined. Ignited. Elevated
The Train4Tomorrow programme has just secured £6.4 million funding from the Department for Education for the 2024/2025 period. This substantial investment marks a significant increase from previous years and opens doors for over 2,000 adults in the region to enhance their skills through various Skills Bootcamps.
For small business owners and the self-employed in Devon, this is a golden opportunity to upskill yourself or your team, drive business growth, and stay competitive in an ever-evolving landscape
Amplifying Imagination – AI in the Creative Industries
Amplifying Imagination is a 16-week acceleration programme targeted at developers, creative studios, startups, and scaleups. Those who successfully apply will explore innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions optimising creative approaches or processes, specifically addressing industry challenges related to the capture, creation, delivery, or evaluation of experiences.
- Open date: Monday 19 February 2024
- Close date: Monday 25 March 2024
The second round of the Community Energy Fund (CEF) is now open for applications in the South West. The £10m Department for Energy Security and Net Zero fund is for urban and rural communities to develop energy services that deliver positive change in their local area. A range of community-based organisations including registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Town or Parish Councils can apply.
Make your applications by 25 March 2024
The Net-Zero Exchange - the University of Plymouth project aiming to provide a space for businesses and researchers to come together, connect and collaborate on netcarbon zero issues. As part, they're offering funding to enable researchers and businesses to collaborate on a net-zero project through the Net-Zero Solutions Fund, enabling businesses from across the Great South West to team up with a University of Plymouth researcher on a net-zero project.
You can now apply for grants from £10,000 up to £10million! The Heritage Fund is ready to support innovative and ambitious projects that share a vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
Join the British Business Bank virtually on Thursday 7 March from 9.30am to 11.15am for a live stream ofthe latest findings from the Bank’s annual in-depth analysis of the UK’s small business finance markets.
Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce in partnership with City College Plymouth are delivering a half day FREE event for local small to medium sized businesses, to expel some of the myths around using AI, and to showcase how AI can be used to support productivity, enhance operational delivery and customer experience.
Business success in the next 5 years will be hinge on how successfully you take advantage of these tools to keep ahead of your competitors.
The University of Plymouth Careers Service is hosting a LinkedIn Local event on Wednesday 20th March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm at the University. This FREE networking opportunity will bring a range of people together, including local businesses and networks, current University staff, students, and alumni.
Ready to ignite innovation, tap into cutting-edge research, and foster collaboration for your business? Look no further! Join The University of Plymouth and Enterprise Solutions for a free business information session. Highlights: • Discover the impact of Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects. • Explore additional services for businesses. • Access world-class research and facilities. • Harness the potential of Plymouth graduates for your business.
22 March | 26 April | 31 May | 28 June
Join Fuel for a Wellbeing for Business Event in Plymouth at City College on Thursday 7th March!
It's all about how to make wellbeing a success, not only for your people but for your business, too!
We call it Wellbeing - WTF (without the fluff), because as a business you probably much prefer a good ROI, happy and healthy people and a great reputation.
Let us show you how we can achieve that!
There will be 3 speakers, a healthy breakfast, great networking, and a Godie Bag, too!
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