New commercial opportunity at Royal William Yard
A new commercial opportunity called Arcade has launched at Royal William Yard, offering six flexible retail and leisure units in the historic Brewhouse building for independent and national businesses.
New CEO for Plymouth Waterfront Partnership appointed
Sarah Gibson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership.
Seafest sponsorship opportunity
Seafest is seeking sponsors for its popular waterfront festival in September, celebrating seafood and marine life.
Associated British Ports: Powering Plymouth's maritime future and celebrating community spirit.
Associated British Ports is driving Plymouth's maritime future through a £23 million upgrade of Millbay Docks, whilst also actively supporting the local community and events.
BIT Group achieves Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award
BIT Group earned the Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award for strong support of the Armed Forces community.
Arts University Plymouth excels in the National Student Survey
Arts University Plymouth ranked as the top specialist arts university in the UK for the fourth consecutive year in the 2025 National Student Survey.
Plymouth Marine Laboratory leading on the world’s first co-located seaweed farm and offshore windfarm.
Plymouth Marine Laboratory is leading research on North Sea Farm 1, the first seaweed harvest within an offshore wind farm, to study its climate and biodiversity benefits.
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 Ridge and Partners LLP
Ridge and Partners LLP is expanding its multidisciplinary consultancy services in Plymouth, supporting local development with engineering expertise and a focus on social value.
Climate Connections is helping to take climate action
Climate Connections have launched a new page for Plymouth businesses and organisations, which is full of tools and information which can help to kickstart your journey to net zero.
Getting Everyone Online: Digital Inclusion
Getting Everyone Online is Borrow Don't Buy's project to refurbish donated tech and provide it to digitally excluded people in Plymouth.
Esmée Fairbairn pre-application Q&A Webinar
Esmée Fairbairn will be hosting a pre-application Q&A webinar on 17 September, designed for organisations interested in applying for support. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and gain clarity on the application process and guidance.
Sea for Yourself - Commission Two Open Call
Plymouth Culture is inviting applications for a major commission. They are seeking an artist or collective with expertise in socially engaged practice and experience working with digital technology to develop a collaborative project rooted in community voices. Deadline for applications is Monday 1 September.
Devon Women in Business Awards open for entries
The DWIB Awards 2025 celebrate women in business across Devon, with 12 free-to-enter categories open until 12 September.
Enterprise Nation: Using AI tools to create content for your business
Join a free business online workshop in partnership with Vodafone Business on 5 August to learn how to use AI for authentic, strategic content creation.
Free AI Business Productivity Webinars
BIT Training is offering a free three-part webinar series to help professionals boost workplace productivity using AI tools with sessions covering AI basics, business use cases, and advanced tools.
Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme
Small Business Britain, with Xero and ARU Peterborough, is launching the free six-week Small & Mighty programme for sole traders and micro businesses on 16 September to provide practical growth support.
Win £10,000 with FSB & HSBC
Small businesses can enter an FSB and HSBC UK prize draw to win £10,000 to invest in their business, open until 31 July.
Amazon launches £30,000 creative grants
Amazon’s Regional Creatives Fund offers grants up to £30,000 to charities supporting underserved communities in creative careers like publishing, music, gaming, and more, with applications closing on 31 August.
Startups Developing Climate Solutions invited to apply to accelerator
Startupbootcamp’s Energy and Climate Accelerator offers funding and support to early-stage climate startups, with applications open until 10 August.
National Manufacturing Day
On 25 September 2025, UK manufacturers will open their doors for National Manufacturing Day, and Plymouth employers are encouraged to take part.
MUKSW Clean Maritime drop-in session
This event will provide an overview of Horizon Europe 2026/2027 Cluster 5 draft work programme focussing on opportunities for UK companies within clean maritime technologies, waterborne transport and port infrastructure.
Join Climate Mingles on 30 July in Plymouth to share climate tips, discuss challenges, and network with the local climate community working to cut carbon emissions.
Great South West Devon Regional Roadshow
The Great South West Regional Roadshow returns to Plymouth on 3 September, highlighting Devon’s role in driving clean energy, food security, and innovation.
Business Finance Week is running from 30 Sept–9 Oct, and offers free events with practical finance advice for small and micro businesses.
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