 Oceanology International 2026
The Invest Plymouth team will be at Oceanology International, showcasing why Plymouth is a prime location for marine autonomy and ocean technology businesses. The team will be on the National Centre for Marine Autonomy stand, meeting companies to discuss investment, Freeport sites, test ranges and support for firms looking to land or grow in Plymouth.
National Marine Autonomy Accelerator launched
A new programme has been launched to drive innovation, collaboration and skills in marine autonomy. The initiative will support businesses developing autonomous vessels, sensors and data systems, creating new opportunities across defence, science and clean maritime.
Pride in Place takes its first steps in Plymouth
The Pride in Place programme will channel long‑term government investment into local neighbourhoods to improve facilities, support communities and create safer, more vibrant streets.
‘Deep Vision’ project harnesses artificial intelligence to map Atlantic biodiversity
A new project, co‑led from Plymouth, is harnessing AI to map vulnerable deep‑sea habitats across the Atlantic Ocean. The project will unlock and analyse vast archives of seabed imagery at scale, helping identify key ecosystems and provide evidence to guide future marine protection and high seas conservation.
The Box celebrates record‑breaking visitor numbers
The Box has achieved its most successful year to date, with visitor numbers climbing thanks to high-profile exhibitions and a broadened events programme.
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 Connect to Work: Employer Upskilling
Build a healthier, happier and more resilient workforce with a fully funded IOSH Certificate in Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing for SME line managers. Training is fully funded by the Department for Work & Pensions, with applications required by 31 March.
New Resource for Plymouth’s Maritime Businesses
Maritime UK South West have launched their Navigator digital magazine. Designed to bring together insights, sector updates, careers content and innovation stories, Navigator highlights the breadth of opportunity across our world‑class maritime cluster.
Find a grant
This online service lets you quickly search government grant opportunities relevant to your organisation. it can be used to browse available schemes, check basic eligibility and start your application in one place.
Free NHS Health Checks Available for Plymouth Workplaces
Plymouth businesses can now offer their staff free NHS Health Checks delivered directly in the workplace. These 30–40 minute checks help spot early signs of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.
Looking for further business support and training? Visit our section on Invest Plymouth to read more.
 Robotics Adoption Hubs
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £38 million for creating one-stop shops to help end-users adopt robotics and autonomous systems with expert guidance. Funding is from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Applications close 15 April.
Robotics Adoption Central Convening Body
UK‑registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million to establish a central body coordinating the new Robotics Adoption Hubs. The convening body will support consistency, best‑practice sharing and strategic oversight across the programme. Applications close 15 April.
The Wellcome Mental Health Data Prize UK
The Wellcome Mental Health Data Prize supports multidisciplinary teams to develop new data tools that advance mental health science. The UK‑wide innovation programme offers funding, expert support and collaboration opportunities. Applications close 8 May.
Looking for funding opportunities? Visit our section on Invest Plymouth to read more.
 Unlocking Defence Sector Funding Session
Delivered by Swoop Finance in partnership with Devon Chamber, this event will help Devon SMEs in – or entering – the defence supply chain understand emerging funding opportunities, what lenders expect in defence-linked bids, and how to get tender-ready.
Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises
Join Net Zero and Climate Change, a free 3-hour online workshop on 11 March that explores greenhouse gas emissions and their real-world impacts. Discover practical strategies for achieving net zero and take part in interactive activities and quizzes designed to help you reduce your own carbon footprint.
Introduction to Bidding
A free online webinar on 12 March for Devon businesses that are new to public sector tenders, explaining how bidding works, where to find opportunities and what it takes to get bid ready.
Introduction to Digital Marketing
A free workshop on 18 March, designed for SMEs at an early stage of their digital journey, covering core tools and channels to help grow their online presence.
Bamboosters: Session Two - Marketing Agents That Run the Systems
A free workshop on 19 March at Plymouth Science Park, helping small teams use marketing agents to run reliable, week‑in, week‑out marketing systems without the complexity of building everything from scratch.
The Rocket Duck Launchpad Weekend
It's a two-day event for aspiring and early-stage tech founders to turn ideas into real startups through intensive workshops, mentoring and teamwork, culminating in a final pitch for a place on the TechSW Growth Forge Accelerator and support package. Taking place on 21-22 March.
The Tech South West Investment Summit is back
Taking a place on 25 March. This is the flagship tech investment event in the South West, bringing together founders, scale-ups, investors and ecosystem leaders for a high impact afternoon of funding, insight and connections.
Find more details on each event, as well as our full event list on our website.
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