EU Exit Survey
To enable us to better understand your opinions and concerns we are asking all of our service users to complete the following optional survey highlighting your views and concerns regarding the proposed exit of the UK from the EU. This information will be used to better inform government of the views of local businesses. This Continue Reading » ...
Brexit Business Information
A Brexit deal has been agreed in principle with the EU. Both the UK and the EU need to approve and sign the withdrawal agreement. They will then start to negotiate new arrangements. There would be a transition period to prepare for new rules. The UK could still leave with no deal if the withdrawal Continue Reading » ...
Rural Community Energy Fund application deadline fast approaching
Rural community groups in the West of England who are interested in developing renewable energy projects are being encouraged to apply for a Rural Community Energy Fund grant. The next deadline for applications is 9 December. The fund, which is run by the West of England Combined Authority-hosted South West Energy Hub, offers grants of up to Continue Reading » ...
Innovate UK: Call for Management Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Innovate UK have announced additional funding for Management Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) which include a range of leadership and management skills to increase productivity and drive up performance. A Management KTP application should demonstrate the steps taken to improve the overall and strategic management of the business that will lead to positive change for the Continue Reading » ...
RDPE Growth Programme Reopens with £35m to Boost Business in Rural England
Grant funding of up to £750,000 is available for activities undertaken by small and micro-businesses, particularly in the food, drink and tourism sectors, which will create jobs and boost the growth of the rural economy. The Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Growth Programme has been established to support projects that invest in building businesses, Continue Reading » ...
Horizon 2020: Industrial Leadership – Dedicated SME Instrument 2020 Deadlines
Support is available for SMEs to take part in Horizon 2020 research and innovation projects. Horizon 2020 is the EU’s research and innovation programme for 2014 to 2020. The aim of the SME Instrument is to attract more SMEs to Horizon 2020, to provide support to a wider range of innovation activities and to help Continue Reading » ...
Creative Scale Up Programme
Thursday 14 November | 15:15 – 16:30 | The Workshop, Studio 5, Watershed, Bristol, BS1 5TX The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) will be hosting an information session on the Creative Scale Up programme on 14th November 2019. This DCMS-funded pilot programme will offer intensive business support, addressing key challenges for creative businesses so Continue Reading » ...
The Engineering Behind the World’s First 3D-Printed Snowboard Bindings
Tuesday 3 December | 10:00 – 14:00 | Bristol & Bath Science Park, Dirac Crescent, Emersons Green, BS16 7FR CFMS invites you to ‘The Engineering Behind the World’s First 3D-Printed Snowboard Bindings’ event on the 3rd December 2019, 10.00-14.00hrs (including lunch) at CFMS, Bristol and Bath Science Park. Darren Swift (Swifty), in partnership with CFMS, is aiming Continue Reading » ...
The South West Expo (Bristol)
Thursday 28 November | 10:00 – 15:00 | The Bristol Pavilion, Nevil Road, Bristol, BS7 9EJ The South West Business Expo is one of the largest SME Business Events and longest running (now over 7 years) within the region and attracts each year on average 120 exhibitors and 900+ visitors. Business delegates will have the opportunity Continue Reading » ...Locate to Emersons Green
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