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Plymouth Marks Multi-Million Pound Post-War Architecture Upgrade
The completion of a £2.1m project is a significant milestone in the ongoing overall re-development.
Plymouth is celebrating a scheme designed to make people look again at the city centre’s stunning post-war architecture.
Britain’s Ocean City was one of the country’s most heavily bombed cities during World War Two and its civic heart was virtually razed to the ground during the conflict when, between 6 July 1940 and 30 April 1944, Plymouth experienced 59 separate attacks and the air raid sirens sounded 602 times.
 Seafest 2024 to Make Waves with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Uplift
This year's Seafest is set to expand beyond The Barbican and Waterfront as Plymouth Sound National Marine Park joins forces with Plymouth Waterfront Partnership to offer over 1000 free activities for festival goers to take part in.
Discover FUTURES 2024 in Plymouth!
This Autumn, FUTURES 2024 returns to the South West with a fantastic lineup of FREE events in Plymouth! This festival of discovery, funded by UK Research and Innovation, is a collaboration between the region's leading universities, including the University of Plymouth. It’s a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge research and how it’s shaping the future.
Plymouth Event Highlights:
The Big Talk: Harnessing the Ocean’s Energy – Thursday, 19th September
Voyage of Discovery – Saturday, 5th October
Ocean Commotion – Saturday, 26th October
Explore Innovation at the £63 Million Babbage Building!
Enterprise Solutions are delighted to invite local employers to a FREE tour of the state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Plymouth. The Babbage Building brings together STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) disciplines to foster collaboration and drive innovation.
Limited Places Available: First come, first served!
Date: 10th September 2024 Time: 14:00 – 16:30
Location: Babbage Building, Room 410
Screen Launchpad is a three-month programme designed for underrepresented founders in film & TV, gaming, immersive, animation, and creative tech. Gain the tools and support needed to turn your business idea into reality.
Reframe is a five-month initiative for established creative businesses looking to innovate and adapt to the industry's evolving landscape. From exploring new markets to leveraging the latest technologies, Reframe will help you rework and grow your business.
 Creative UK launches critical new survey into creative funding and finance
Do you wish to remove barriers so creative businesses and organisations, like you, can access funding more easily? Are you hoping that one day, there will be fairer and more equitable finance options for business growth? Do you have something to say to the UK Government?
New research is being undertaken by Creative UK in partnership with the Creative Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) and BVA BDRC
Learn more and submit your experience by 13th September 2024.
Brand New Creative Business Support Programmes Just Announced
Creative Enterprise is excited to launch two new programmes to support creative professionals in the screen industries. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to pivot your existing business, we’ve got you covered.
Free resources to fuel your business growth
Access to Finance is a free community for growing businesses in the South West of England.
Get involved to stay up to date with funding news and opportunities, gain an understanding of the different types of finance available and how to access them, and build a network of contacts to help your business thrive.
 Skills Bootcamp Courses
Train 4 Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps give you the chance to develop your existing staff or hire new talent with in-demand skills.
Devon County Council’s flexible training provides the support you need to invest in your team’s expertise! From web design to welding, construction to coaching, there's a range of courses available. Skills Bootcamps are tutor led and run from 2 to 16 weeks to fit around the day to day.
For employers wishing to upskill their staff, a contribution to the course cost is required, 10% for Small Medium Enterprises and 30% for larger businesses.
Boost Your Start Up
The Business & Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC Devon)’s free 7-week ‘Boost Your Start-Up’ course launches on 16th September and is designed to help you make sense of the entrepreneurial journey ahead.
There are sessions in-person in Teignbridge and online that you can attend, which can be played back after the end of the workshop. The principles are easy to follow regardless of your experience, and you are encouraged to ask questions at the end of every session.
Step by step, week by week, the course will cover the key business skills you’ll need to launch a successful small business. At the end of the course, you’ll have all the tools you need to move your business forward.
Join an informal funding discussion
For the chance to learn more about funding your venture via an informal online gathering, join the Access to Finance Coffee Catch Up on 20 September. Hosted by Rob Nicholls (a man with 35+ years of global finance experience), the online session is an opportunity for networking, insight and discussion of all things funding and finance.
Workplace Charging Scheme
Grant to provide support towards the costs of the purchase, installation and infrastructure of electric vehicle chargepoints at eligible places of work.
Closing date: 31 March 2025
Launchpad: marine and maritime in the Great South West – R2 MFA
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for projects that grow their innovation activities in the marine and maritime cluster in the Great South West. This funding is from Innovate UK.
Closing date: 16 October 2024
 Net Zero: For Competitive Advantage
Join Plymouth Charter and Climate Connections informative and practical session. This event is designed to equip businesses to tackle the increasing Net Zero procurement requirements.
This joint event will bring together champion businesses within the city, who are committed to Net Zero and actively delivering projects around waste, buildings, energy, engagement, travel and offsetting. There'll be an opportunity to work through the practicalities of setting Net Zero goals and priorities, monitoring processes and delivery as well as gaining insights and advice from the champions with direct knowledge and experience.
There are 60 places for attendees plus 6 champion individuals (or businesses) who have the ability to talk about specific Net Zero projects.
Date: 17 September 2024
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Location: Council House, Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 2AA
 Plymouth Wellbeing Connections 2024
The Wellbeing Team at Livewell Southwest, in partnership with YMCA Plymouth, are proud to bring you “Wellbeing Connections 2024”.
As well as networking, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work with an exhibitor stand.
The event is held on Wednesday 6th November at YMCA Plymouth, between 10.30 am and 2.30 pm. Tea, coffee and light bites will be available.
South West Regional Defence Cluster Event
Register today for September's South West Regional Defence and Security Cluster member event.
The next member event is happening on 19th September at Spaceport Cornwall. The event is set to feature presentations from UK NIAG, Avanti Space Limited, Blue Abyss Global, Slingshot Aerospace (UK) Ltd, Epiphany Engineering Ltd and talks from the Space Special Interest Group and more.
SW Investment Summit | Autumn 2024
Be part of a region-wide investment summit that will highlight an array of funding opportunities in the South West and showcase companies looking to raise capital.
The SW Investment Autumn Summit will bring together over a hundred delegates for a day of learning and insight.
Investment funds, angel investors, company leaders and others will gather to discuss the investment landscape across the region, including opportunities and challenges in the current economic climate.
Date: Wednesday 23 October 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Exeter
"From Strength to Strength: Changing the Conversation on Men's Mental Health"
This groundbreaking conference aims to address, demystify, and destigmatize men's mental health issues, fostering a society where seeking help and discussing mental health openly is not just accepted but celebrated.
Date: Tuesday 5 November 2024
Time: 09:00AM – 4:30PM
Location: Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre, Grange Road, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0EE
Decarbonising the UK
In conjunction with the University of Plymouth SWBC will deliver a conference covering the de-carbonisation agenda.
Energy transition represents a significant opportunity for the South West to create environmentally focussed, well-paid and long-term jobs but it will take a “systems-thinking” approach.
In conjunction with the University of Plymouth the South West Business Council will deliver a conference covering the de-carbonisation agenda on the 25th of September at the University.
Date: 25/09/2024
Time:11am – 5pm
Location: University Plymouth
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