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Exeter Science Park welcomes new tech-specialist tenant

Modern Networks, a specialist provider of connectivity, cybersecurity and IT support to the UK's science and innovation sector, is set to open a new base at Exeter Science Park - where it plans to develop a technology centre of excellence.

The company, which also specialises in commercial property and education sectors, provides the digital infrastructure that allows organisations to...

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Young People Are Using AI More Than Ever — But Most Feel Uncertain and Under‑Supported

A new TECgirls study of 582 Year 9 students across Cornwall shows that AI has already become a normal part of daily life for young people, with 91% reporting they use AI tools. Most are using AI at home rather than in school, and many are navigating it without guidance. Girls and boys use AI at similar rates, but their experiences differ. Girls rely on AI more for homework and research, while...
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Neuronostics Raises £3M to Advance Digital Biomarker Platform

Neuronostics, the Bristol-based MedTech company developing a clinically validated digital biomarker platform, has raised £3M in a funding round co-led by Empirical Ventures and The FSE Group. The round also includes participation from British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund, Ascension Ventures, QantX, New Wave Venture Partners, and Angel Investors Bristol. The equity investment was...
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Altilium Raises $1 Million Following Successful Retail Investment Round

Altilium, a UK-based clean technology company focused on sustainable recovery of critical battery materials, has today announced the successful completion of its latest retail investment round, raising approximately $1 million from more than 750 investors.

The fundraising follows the award of an £18.5 million APC Drive35 grant earlier this year to support the development of Altilium’...

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SWIG Finance Delivers Another Record-Breaking Year

SWIG Finance is delighted to share that 2025/26 was another record-breaking year, with more than £18.4 million delivered to small businesses throughout the South and West Country.

More than 500 businesses were supported with funding, helping to generate £95.2 million in social value. Within this, 36% of lending was delivered to female-led businesses and 19% to businesses led by...

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The innovative hybrid workboat ‘Tor Boreas’ scoops global award

‘Tor Boreas’ has scooped the award for ‘Best Multi-Role WFSV’ in the Work Boat World 2025 awards scheme run by Baird Maritime. This prestigious awards scheme shines the spotlight on leading edge innovation in vessel design worldwide, highlighting the ‘Best of 2025.’ The names of the winners are being released by Baird Maritime over several weeks in 2026, with the accolade for ‘Tor Boreas’...

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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...

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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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