 Plymouth Boat Fest to return in 2026
The South West’s major boat show will return in 2026 after a successful inaugural event in June 2025.
SeaBot Maritime and the University of Plymouth sign landmark agreement
The agreement marks the start of a strategic partnership to drive innovation, research, and skills development in marine autonomy.
Love Plymouth Gift Card drives local spend and supports city businesses
The Love Plymouth Gift Card is boosting the local economy by keeping spending within the city, supporting independent shops, hospitality venues, and attractions across the waterfront and city centre.
Help shape Plymouth’s Local Plan
Businesses are invited to complete a five-minute survey to help shape Plymouth’s new Local Plan and support future business growth.
Life-Sized Beryl Cook sculptures transform Plymouth
Plymouth will unveil four life-sized Beryl Cook sculptures across the city for her centenary, set to boost culture and visitors alongside a 2026 exhibition at The Box.
South West businesses invited to exhibit at Oceanology
South West marine and maritime firms are encouraged to secure remaining spaces on a shared regional stand at Oceanology International 2026 to promote the region’s ocean technology strengths
Plymouth Civic Centre - restoring the Civic's pride
There are ambitious plans to transform Plymouth’s Civic Centre into a vibrant place to live, work, play and learn, and you can see the plans brought to life in an online flythrough video.
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 Transform MS
Our Business Spotlight video features Transform MS, a Community Interest Company dedicated to improving lives through innovation in measurement science and clinical research.
 Plymouth Enterprise Hub
The Plymouth Enterprise Hub provides free, comprehensive support for anyone looking to start or grow a business in the city.
Barclays Demo Directory
The Barclays Demo Directory is a free online platform connecting UK founders with curated investors to streamline equity fundraising.
Devon’s Skills Bootcamps
Devon’s Skills Bootcamps deliver free, flexible training to build in-demand skills for new roles or promotions in growth sectors.
Skills Bootcamp: Future Climate Leaders
This equips professionals with expert sustainability knowledge and leadership tools to drive real climate action in their organisations.
GW-SHIFT DRIVE35 support
The DRIVE35 Scale-Up Fund is a major, ongoing grant funding programme. GW-SHIFT is offering eligible companies funded support to bid for a share of this funding opportunity.
Wind Expert Support Toolkit – Offshore Wind Growth Partnership
WEST is a short‑term, fully funded business support programme helping UK companies enter and grow in the offshore wind supply chain.
Guide to a Floating Offshore Wind Farm
The Guide to a Floating Offshore Wind Farm is an interactive resource that explains the key components, processes, and costs of floating offshore wind projects. It offers a clear introduction to how this innovative renewable technology works and its role in the UK’s clean-energy future.
Investment Readiness Advisory Service
The programme offers support to help South West businesses become investment-ready and connect with potential investment.
Looking for further business support and training? Visit our section on Invest Plymouth to read more.
 The Good Business Fund
The Good Business Fund are offering up to £15,000 of free creative and digital support to charities and social enterprises making a positive impact. The deadline is 15 January.
Women in Innovation Awards
Women founders or co-founders with UK registered businesses at the late-stage start-up phase can apply for a grant of up to £75,000 and bespoke business support, to further their ambitious growth plans. Competition closes 4 February.
Advanced Innovation Challenges
The European Innovation Council has launched the Advanced Innovation Challenges pilot to support high-risk, demand-driven deep tech innovation with transformative potential, especially in areas where there is extensive research but lack of commercial uptake. Applications close 26 February.
National Climate Tech Accelerator
A UK accelerator programme run by Sustainable Ventures in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs, designed to help climate-tech startups scale and grow. It offers mentoring, technical and commercial guidance, networking, and access to digital learning resources.
Looking for funding opportunities? Visit our section on Invest Plymouth to read more.
 Devon Women’s Leadership Network
An event for women in, or aspiring to, leadership roles. It offers a safe, supportive space to share challenges, be inspired by peers, and build meaningful connections. Taking place on 12 January.
Meet Plymouth Showcase Event
This is a high‑visibility business‑events showcase where over 20 local venues and suppliers in Plymouth exhibit their offerings for conferences, meetings, and events. Excellent opportunity for business event planners, local suppliers, and venue operators to network and build partnerships. Taking place on 3 February.
Developing a Research Skilled Workforce in the South West
Organised by the University of Plymouth, this one-day conference is aimed at health, social care, and scientific professionals. The event showcases progress in embedding research culture across the South West, with panel discussions, poster presentations, and networking. Taking place on 25 February.
Find more details on each event, as well as our full event list on our website.
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