 Local suppliers given new opportunities to work with Plymouth’s biggest organisations
More than £3 billion worth of business opportunities have already been posted on Plymouth’s newest and largest platform for accessing tenders, procurement opportunities and finding local suppliers.
Find It In Plymouth has officially launched, giving businesses the chance to receive regular opportunities and supply their goods and services to some of the city’s biggest organisations.
Elixel Ranked in Prestigious InsurTech100 List for 2024
Elixel, a leading digital product studio based in Plymouth, is proud to announce its inclusion in the highly competitive InsurTech100 list for 2024.
Elixel’s groundbreaking work in developing digital solutions that tackle significant challenges within the insurance sector earned the company a spot on this prestigious list.
Free Bid Skills Workshop: Learn how to write winning bids for SMS Group supporting their delivery of Babcock contracts
Unlock the opportunity to work with SMS Group, a tier-one contractor supporting Babcock’s waterfront upgrade projects at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
To help break down barriers for local SMEs, this in-person workshop will empower businesses with the tools needed to create compliant and compelling bids.
Supplier Engagement Morning for upcoming Maintenance Contracts
Are you a local or national contractor operating within the Mechanical and Engineering sector?
The University of Plymouth have the below contracts up for offer, please come and join on 22nd October 2024 for more information on how and why you should tender for them!
- Security Systems
- People Flow e.g. Automatic Doors
- Firefighting Systems & Equipment
- Electrical Testing & Compliance
- Life Safe System Maintenance e.g. Fire alarms
- Water Hygiene
Register your interest to attend the New Hospital Programme South West Meet the Contractors Event
You are invited you to join a half-day event on 7th November 2024, focused on upcoming supplier opportunities with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
Join the Trusts, the New Hospital Programme, BAM, Willmott Dixon, TClarke and other local businesses to find out more about plans for future healthcare infrastructure delivery in Plymouth and Truro, and the local skills and employment opportunities these projects will provide.
On Course South West (OCSW) Secures £190,000 in Turing Scheme Funding to Offer Life-Changing International Experiences
OCSW is thrilled to announce it has been awarded £190,000 through the prestigious Turing Scheme to provide transformative study and work placements abroad for its students.
This funding will support international opportunities between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025, aligning with the scheme's goals of advancing social justice and enhancing skills. The Turing Scheme, the UK government's global programme for studying and working abroad, aims to unlock once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for personal and professional development.
 Enterprising idea to support Plymouth business
Got a business idea but don’t know how to get it off the ground? Or perhaps you already run a business but could do with extra support? Well, digital help is now at hand.
Plymouth City Council is working with Enterprise Nation to create a Plymouth-focused digital platform that acts as a one stop shop for small businesses or pre-start entrepreneur. It opens a digital door to support services available locally, regionally and nationally, including national campaigns delivered by Enterprise Nation.
Users who sign up to Plymouth Enterprise Hub will be guided through a journey to create their own personalised business support action plan.
The Good Business Fund Returns
Altitude Design and Just Enough Brave, are thrilled to announce the return of The Good Business Fund!
After last year’s success, they are excited to once again offer up to £15,000 worth of free creative and digital consultancy to deserving organisations. This initiative is their way of championing environmental sustainability and supporting charities, social enterprises, and businesses that have a clear and positive environmental or social purpose and are dedicated to making a positive difference in the world.
Applications close at 6:00 p.m. on 18th November 2024, and winners will be announced in December.
Unlock Your Business’s Growth Potential
Are you on the path to scaling up? See where you score on this handy Growth Diagnostic tool from the Boardroom Advisors: Part-Time CEOs MDs NEDs for Scale-Ups and SME's.
If you run a business and want to see how you could improve your business growth then this diagnostic is for you.
- See how you score on 3 key areas of growth: Business Strategy, Sales Strategy & Marketing Strategy
- Receive your personalised report that scores your business across 3 sections and 10 sub sections
- Includes a prioritised action summary for growing your business
- Each score has an explanation so you will understand exactly what it means
Enterprise Nation Adviser Awards: Celebrating business’ biggest champions
Enterprise Nation, in partnership with Constant Contact, is celebrating the best and brightest advisers from across the UK and Ireland, whose support and expertise have shaped some of the most successful small businesses.
They are inviting nominations across 10 categories. But who will be crowned the winners? Get nominating here:
 Business Spotlight: Pioneer Subsea
The Invest Plymouth Team recently sat down with Andrew Howie, General Manager and Co-founder of Pioneer Subsea to find out more about this amazing business right here in Britain's Ocean City.
Pioneer are dedicated to redefining the process of supplying short and long-term contracts for offshore personnel and pride themselves on providing a transparent, streamlined and professional recruitment process.
 Artificial Intelligence training launched in Devon and Somerset
Devon County Council are launching a new training programme exploring the benefits of adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
The AI awareness training for people and organisations across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay is part of the Digital Skills Series initiative, funded by the Heart of the Southwest Growth Deal.
The course, which will be delivered by King’s Institute for AI, King’s College London, assumes no previous experience or knowledge of AI principles and concepts. Participants can opt to undertake minimum 12 hours of training, with an option to receive an additional six hours of training. All participants will receive personalised feedback with one-on-one follow-up sessions.
Free business management course for small businesses
Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course filled with practical advice and resources for small business leaders.
The free short course is an introductory version of the full Help to Grow: Management course to reach even more small businesses.
Essentials is the latest addition to the Help to Grow toolkit supporting UK small businesses to scale up and grow.
Find a grant
Find a grant is a service that allows you to search government grants.
You can use this service to:
- access government grant funding
- search and filter to find a grant that matches your needs
- find out if you are eligible to apply for a grant
- find out how to apply for a grant
TechX Accelerator
TechX Clean Energy Accelerator is an intensive 18-week programme for 10 innovative clean energy start-ups with clear potential to accelerate the transition to an affordable net zero energy industry.
Receive up to £50,000 grant funding, expert support and mentoring.
Deadline for applications: 27 October 2024
PPL Momentum Music Fund
The PPL Momentum Music Fund offers grants of £5k-£15k for UK based artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing.
 Smart Solutions for Safer Workplaces
Join this online event to hear how digital technologies can boost your H&S management journey.
Digital technologies offer significant opportunities to improve and modernise health and safety in manufacturing by empowering organisations to gain a holistic overview of their H&S operations. By moving away from manual processes and procedures, digital technologies allow you to automate safety procedures, enhance risk detection and support better decision making in your organisation.
Join online, where you will hear from industry experts who will help you understand some of the opportunities digital technologies can afford you in your H&S management journey.
When: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Where: Online
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
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.
Delivered by Tech South West in partnership with the SW of England Access to Finance Platform.
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 Oct 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Exeter Science Park, EX5 2FN
Planning For Making Work Pay
Are you prepared for the upcoming changes to the Employment Rights Bill 2024?
Join Bamboo Growth for an exclusive free event in partnership with Kevin Oliver from Corporate Partnerships and James Twine from Wolferstans, where they will delve into the key updates and their potential impact on your business.
James Twine will break down the new legislation and share valuable insights on what business owners and HR professionals need to know. Don't miss this opportunity—secure your spot today!
When: Tuesday, 5th November 2024
Where: Plymouth Science Park
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
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.
Tea, coffee and light bites will be available.
When: Wednesday, 6th November 2024
Where: YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, PL5 3NG
Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm
Pathway to Net Zero - Demystifying Sustainable Certification
Embark on a journey to make your organisation more sustainable with our sustainable certification workshop. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the multitude of certifications available, this workshop is your compass to navigate through the choices and find the one that fits your organisation perfectly.
This online workshop is designed to cut through the confusion, providing you with a clear roadmap to sustainability certification. No more guesswork—just practical advice and actionable steps to set your organisation on the right path.
When: Thursday, 7th November 2024
Where: Online
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Plymouth and South Devon Freeport - Unlocking growth event
Are you a business looking to grow, innovate, and thrive in the marine, defence, space, advanced manufacturing, engineering or net zero tech sectors?
Join this event to explore the opportunities, incentives, and support that the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport can offer to your new and high growth business needs including; tax and customs benefits, skills and training development, and access to a wider innovation ecosystem.
When: Wednesday 20th November from 9.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Holne Park House (on the River Dart Country Park estate in Ashburton)
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