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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 dedicated to...

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South West events company lights up the Olympics

Bristol-based SLX has been named the official supporter of broadcast lighting and rigging for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

The B Corp company, which also helped to deliver the Tech South West Awards 2022, will provide its lighting and rigging services to 29 outer Paris venues throughout the duration of the games. SLX has also been reselected for cricket competition The...

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South West innovators develop solution to combat wildfires

Wildfires pose significant threats worldwide, impacting ecosystems and communities and exacerbating climate change. The combination of climate change, dry conditions and human actions has led to more frequent and intense fire seasons, with 2024 seeing wildfires spread across Southern Europe, the US and South America.

To address this challenge, Bath-based fire detection company and...

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Bristol edge computing firm secures PE investment

Bristol-based edge computing provider StorMagic has secured a significant investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund from its maiden Growth Credit Fund.

The fund was established to support UK cyber, tech, AI and advanced manufacturing firms experiencing strong year-on-year revenue growth.

StorMagic was founded in 2006 and helps organisations store, protect, and manage data...

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UK’s creative production edge to be sharpened by nine AI pioneers

Nine pioneering British startups will join Digital Catapult and industry supporters including the BBC and Amazon Web Services (AWS), to develop and bring to market solutions set to drive innovation in the country’s creative industries.

Each team will be awarded £50,000 to develop a prototype using artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise, enhance and augment creative production, and...

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Amdaris drives Autoguard Group’s software revamp to streamline service delivery efficiency

Autoguard Group , which provide end-to-end, bespoke aftersales solutions to the motor industry in more than 32 countries around the world, has partnered with Bristol-based Amdaris to develop new software applications that reduce tickets and improve the overall stability of Autoguard’s web app.

As part of the process, Amdaris implemented an IT service operation model that incorporated...

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Almost 100 new free skills training courses launched in Devon and Cornwall

Devon County Countil is offering thousands of adults across Devon and Cornwall the opportunity to learn new skills with almost 100 free Skills Bootcamp courses now on offer.

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps has 2,000 places available for adults across the region who want to ‘upskill’, change careers or explore new opportunities.

The latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills...

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Wildanet secures £35 million investment from UK Infrastructure Bank in broadband boost to rural Cornwall

The UK Infrastructure Bank has committed a £35 million investment into Cornwall-based internet provider Wildanet. The investment will allow Wildanet to accelerate its broadband rollout to underserved rural areas in the county, supporting economic growth, productivity, and social wellbeing for local communities and economies.

The investment will enable Wildanet, which is backed by...

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Green Mortgages launches one-stop-shop for energy efficiency improvements

Green Mortgages has partnered with Bristol proptech firm Propflo to launch a one-stop-shop for green home improvements.

Propflo’s ‘GreenVal’ tool will be featured on Green Mortgages website and throughout the customer nurture journey to take the complexity out of making green home upgrades.

With £250bn investment required to bring UK properties up to standard, and 80,000...

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Online ski operator Heidi raises £5.6m for further growth

Heidi - a fast-growing online tour operator specialising in flexible ski holidays - has raised £5.6m in a funding round led by Mercia Ventures with participation from Active Partners and private investors.

Heidi’s technology allows customers greater flexibility to create their own bespoke package. They can choose from over 6,000 accommodation options in over 400 resorts, select the...

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New director joins Additive Catchments to support mission to regenerate UK’s rivers

Additive Catchments , a leader in innovative water monitoring and protection solutions based in the South West, today announced the appointment of Robin Smale as their newest director.

Robin Smale, founder of Vivid Economics, a strategic economics consultancy with broad sustainability capabilities, brings extensive experience in green finance, natural capital, and nature-based...

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