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BGF backs Bristol-based eSignature platform Signable to support next phase of growth

BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, has backed Bristol-based eSignature software platform Signable with a multimillion-pound investment. The funding will support the business in accelerating its growth, scaling its product offering, strengthening its go-to-market capabilities, and expanding from its established SME base into the UK mid-market.

Founded in 2012,...

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How the Somerset Innovation Hub is helping ideas take shape

The Somerset Innovation Hub helps startups and SMEs turn strong ideas into viable businesses, from new products and markets to scalable ways of delivering services. Funded by Somerset Council & delivered by Exeter Innovation (University of Exeter), we work with early-stage startups preparing for funding and growth, as well as established SMEs looking to develop new products, enter...

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South West pilot highlights role of digital skills in helping people into work

Jobseekers who received Essential Digital Skills and AI-focused training as part of a South West pilot were twice as likely to start work within four months compared with those receiving standard employability support.

The pilot, funded by the Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) through the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund and led by FutureDotNow,...

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Game for good this summer with Children’s Hospice South West

Children’s Hospice South West is inviting gamers and streamers to take part in its Summer Games fundraising campaign throughout July and August. Inspired by a sports and racing theme, the initiative encourages supporters to get involved by tuning into weekly streaming events or gaming in whatever way they enjoy most.

Participants can organise fundraising livestreams, set personal...

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Circular11 secures major funding to turn plastic waste into critical construction materials

Dorset based Circular11 has secured £2.4 million in equity funding to bring its state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to market, and ramp-up its production of waste-based materials to recycle an estimated 10,000 tonnes of low-quality plastic over the next 2 years.

Most plastics go to waste because recyclers cannot separate them back to their original levels of purity, making them...

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Future Ready: Helping UK SMEs navigate what’s next

Running a business has never been straightforward, but today’s environment is bringing a new level of complexity for SME leaders. Rising costs, ongoing talent pressures, evolving regulation and rapid advances in technology are all converging at once, making it harder to plan with confidence and act decisively.

That’s exactly why Howden has launched Future Ready, a six-part webinar...

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Pioneering advanced materials company INNANO joins Exeter Science Park

INNANO Ltd an advanced materials company developing next-generation smart coatings based on graphene-enabled technologies, has established its operations (Exeter Science Park) as it advances the next stage of the company’s growth, and the expansion of graphene enabled interface nanotechnology solutions to the global market.

Founded by Dr Anna Baldycheva, researcher and entrepreneur...

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Tech Cornwall and Canopy Community call for early-stage innovators to showcase ideas at Truro Demo Night

Tech Cornwall, in partnership with Canopy Community , is inviting entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators from across the southwest to present their ideas at the upcoming Demo Night taking place in Truro this June.

The event is designed to support early-stage innovation by providing a platform for individuals to showcase new products, concepts, and digital solutions, while gaining...

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Morgan Sindall to establish regional HQ at Exeter Science Park

Picture caption. L-R: Lindsay Lucas (ESP), Diane Charlesworth (MS), Richard Potter (MS) Jordan Holding, (MS), Sally Basker (ESP), Nick Rowe (MS), Jason Buck (ESP)

Morgan Sindall Construction, one of the leaders in the UK built environment, is set to join the growing community of businesses at Exeter Science Park.

The Tier One contractor operates across the UK public and...

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Hertzian CEO Christopher Weavill Named Finalist in the National AI Awards 2026

Hertzian, the Cornwall-based AI company that transforms customer data into sales and product intelligence, today announces that its CEO and Co-Founder, Christopher Weavill, has been named a finalist in the AI Champion of the Year category at the National AI Awards 2026.

Celebrations are taking place on June 10th at The AI Summit London, the UK's premier gathering for AI professionals...

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£15.5m funding lift unlocks more growth opportunities for South West innovators

The FSE Group has secured an additional £15.5 million commitment from the British Business Bank into the South West Investment Fund, taking the total value of the equity and debt funds managed by FSE in the South West to more than £120m. This strengthened commitment will enable FSE to continue to invest in ambitious, high‑potential businesses across the South West.

Since launching...

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