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Great South West receives renewed Government backing

The Government has renewed its backing for The Great South West Partnership, following an extensive national consultation on Pan-Regional Partnerships , which saw more submissions from the South West than any other English region.

The Partnership exists to provide a unified voice for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset and plays a pivotal role in securing investment, driving business growth,...

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South West firm to play key role in €10M international tidal energy project

A €10M international project launches this week to unlock the potential of tidal and river energy systems in North West Europe, with South West technology at the heart of it.

The SHINES project (Showcasing Hydrokinetic energy Innovations for Northwest European Energy Sovereignty) brings together 14 partners from France, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany....

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SWIG Finance provides "missing link" for Bristol greentech firm's European expansion

A Bristol tech company has received a £250,000 loan boost from SWIG Finance in a bid to take its environmental mission global.

Map Impact Ltd develops Earth Observation products to meet the ever-increasing worldwide demand for statutory and regulatory environmental compliance reporting.

Their technology addresses a range of environmental assessment needs including...

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Plymouth to Host first dedicated large-scale AI event "LifeIn AI"

Plymouth is set to become a hub of AI innovation with the launch of "LifeIn AI", kicking off with a one-day event dedicated to showcasing the region's AI capabilities.

LifeIn AI is a free-to-attend public event designed to educate and inspire businesses, professionals, and the wider community about the advancements and opportunities in Artificial Intelligence.

Organised by...

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Mark Smith

Tech company Feritech Global appoints new Managing Director

Feritech Global, an advanced engineering company based near Falmouth, has appointed a new Managing Director to lead the company in its next stage of development.

The new Managing Director has been named as Mark Smith, who takes over the role having worked at Feritech since 2021, initially as Purchasing Manager and subsequently as General Manager.

Mark Smith said: “I am...

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SWIG secures £10m boost to help small businesses across the South & West Country

SWIG Finance has successfully secured a capital injection of £10 million from Triodos Bank UK and Better Society Capital (BSC) through the second phase of the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF).

The £10 million facility has been made available through Social Investment Scotland and has gone live in February 2025, enabling SWIG Finance to support more micro and small...

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Dan Pritchard, founder of Tech South West

Pioneering South West tech accelerator secures Government funding via Barclays Eagle Labs

Tech South West has secured UK Government funding to expand its successful Growth Forge accelerator in 2025.

The funding comes via the Barclays Eagle Labs Ecosystem Partnership Programme, funded by UK Government, which supports organisations embedded in their local entrepreneurial ecosystem to boost their support to tech and digital businesses.

Applications are now open for...

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Additive Catchments and Capgemini partner to lead technology-driven transformation UK river health

South West-based Additive Catchments has announced a strategic partnership with Capgemini to enhance the water quality in UK rivers.

The collaboration will support the North Devon-based company to scale its Catchment Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS®) platform. The platform utilises multiple data sources, including remote sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT), AI, earth observation and...

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AI’s Energy Hunger Sparks Sustainability Alarm: New Report from Cornish Tech Firm Calls for Action

A new report by Truro-based digital product studio Hiyield reveals growing concerns about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, despite its immense benefits to business and personal life.

Hiyield’s AI and Sustainability Report combines insights from a survey of business decision-makers, commentary from experts in sustainability and tech, and desk research from the...

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Cornish firm set to benefit from £8m Welsh Government investment in tidal energy project

A Cornish renewable energy firm is set to benefit from an £8 million equity investment by the Welsh Government in the Morlais tidal energy project, set to be the largest tidal scheme in Europe, to support its expansion and strengthen grid connections.

Cornwall-based Inyanga Marine has developed next generation tidal energy technolog y to be deployed at the site, which is based off...

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First Defence Prospectus launched for the South West

The Great South West has unveiled the region’s first Defence Prospectus ahead of the Government’s Strategic Defence Review, revealing the critical role of the South West in delivering the UK’s national security and driving economic growth, as the UK’s defence powerhouse.

The report was launched yesterday in Westminster, with speakers including Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State...

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