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Exeter Science Park strengthens business support with new arrival

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Picture caption: L-R Matt Roach, from Exeter Science Park, Zoe-Amelia Gaunt, Charlotte Vinney, Justin Vinney, all Exe Insurance, Jason Buck, from Exeter Science Park and Dan Clarke, Exe Insurance.

Exeter Science Park has strengthened support for its growing community of businesses with the arrival of insurance and risk management brokers Exe...

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Richard Parkinson, CEO of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, with Rebecca Evans, Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning

Inyanga Marine Energy Group welcomes the Welsh Government’s Renewable Energy Sector Deal

Image caption: Richard Parkinson, CEO of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, with Rebecca Evans, Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning

Inyanga Marine Energy Group has welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement of the Renewable Energy Sector Deal , a strategic partnership between Welsh Government and industry, focused on unlocking the full economic potential...

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Major new Digital Devon event for businesses aims to accelerate innovation across the county

A major new full day event to boost digital adoption among Devon’s businesses will be held on 9th June 2026 at the Rivera Centre, Torquay.

The conference will feature keynote speakers from companies including Microsoft, PwC and Cosmic and bring together businesses and tech innovators from across the region.

It is being held to ensure that ‘no business in Devon is left behind...

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Health Research, Education, Enterprise and Innovation Zone taking shape at Plymouth Science Park

A new Health Research, Education, Enterprise and Innovation Zone is rapidly taking shape in the north of Plymouth, as University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) expands its presence at Plymouth Science Park (PSP).

This development follows last year’s Memorandum of Understanding between UHP, the University of Plymouth, PSP and Plymouth City Council, which set out a shared ambition...

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Altilium files patent for Ecomineral™ process and establishes Reore Technologies to Unlock Minerals from Mine Waste

Altilium , a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, has today announced the filing of a patent for its proprietary EcoMineral™ hydrometallurgical process, a breakthrough green chemistry for the recovery of copper from mine tailings and other unconventional feedstocks.

In parallel, the company has launched ReOre Technologies, a new venture...

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Exeter-based tech firm launches world-first AI Assistant for airports

Rezcomm, headquartered at Exeter Science Park, has announced the launch of Theia, the first voice-activated AI Assistant designed to support airport teams with faster decision-making and clearer operational insight.

In recent years, airports have begun exploring artificial intelligence, often attempting to adapt generic AI tools to fit highly specialised and interconnected systems....

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National Marine Autonomy Accelerator launched to drive innovation and opportunity

Tech South West has announced the launch of a new National Marine Autonomy Accelerator with industry leader Babcock International Group (Babcock), to support high-growth companies working in autonomous marine systems and technologies.

The University of Plymouth is also supporting the programme as a specialist partner.

Since launching in 2024, Tech South West’s flagship...

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Falmouth tech start-up targets construction delays with £60k funding boost

A Falmouth software company is hoping to iron out the “butterfly effect” that can cause long delays in major construction projects, with the help of a £60,000 loan delivered by SWIG Finance from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund.

Led by James Croftson, a mechanical engineer specialising in offshore wind farms, Interface Insight was set up to improve the way multi...

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Weymouth physician launches cardiac consultancy with Start Up Loans support

A Weymouth physician has taken the leap and started his own business offering cardiac diagnostics with the help of a £25,000 Start Up Loan delivered by SWIG Finance on behalf of the British Business Bank.

HeartWise has been established by Kevin Green and specialises in echocardiography, a non-invasive ultrasound scan that provides vital insights into the structure and function of the...

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HydroWing awarded additional 10MW, advancing world-leading tidal energy project at Morlais

HydroWing Tidal Energy Projects, part of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, has been awarded a further 10MW for its Ynni’r Lleuad Project at Morlais in Wales in today’s announcement of the UK government’s Allocation Round 7a (AR7a) Contracts for Difference (CfD) awards.

This additional capacity builds on the 20MW already awarded to HydroWing through earlier rounds of CfD and under...

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South West Investment Fund backs sports tech platform growth

A Wiltshire referee passionate about sport is expanding his online platform to match trained officials with the grassroots and amateur clubs who need them, with the help of a £60,000 loan from the South West Investment Fund.

Olly Ballinger combined decades of experience on the pitch with a talent for software to create YesRef, which is designed to “take the hassle out of finding...

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