• Somerset gigafactory set to produce almost half the batteries needed to meet UK electric vehicle demands by 2035. Image: Shutterstock.

    UK’s first gigafactory to be built in Somerset

    SW leading the way for electric vehicle transition Business leaders are hailing the decision to build the country’s biggest gigafactory in Somerset as a ‘vote...3 min

  • New advisory group which is set to help New advisory group to shape the future of the South West's tech sector. Image: Shutterstock.

    Launching of group to boost SW tech sector

    Applications now open for SW ‘Tech Advisory Group’ A new advisory group which is set to help shape the future development of the tech sector...3 min

  • Secrets from a Coach: Giving listeners a sense of resilience, kindness and optimism. Image: Shutterstock.

    Protect yourself from burnout

    Secrets from a Coach podcast team: help with managing our stress levels Shining a light on burnout and overwhelm in March, the Secrets from a...4 min

  • Podcast launches to celebrate women in tech. Image: Shutterstock.

    Podcast launches to celebrate women in tech

    Codebreakers: Women in Tech set to encourage uptake in STEM industry A brand new podcast series is being launched to celebrate women working in the...1 min

  • Mitch Temple, Founder of New Space Architecture and Vaughn Allington who joins New Space Architecture as an Associate Director. Photograph supplied courtesy of Dirty Martini Marketing.

    Top Devon architectural firm expands

    New Space Architecture announces acquisition  One of Devon’s top architectural teams recently announced its significant expansion following the acquisition of a prominent local practice. New...2 min

  • iAero Centre at Yeovil . Image provided by Heart of the South West LEP.

    ‘Factory of the future’ receives cash boost

    More than £140,000 funding for Yeovil business Business leaders are celebrating the recent announcement of £144,500 to boost the iAero Centre in Yeovil so the...1 min

  • The Tech South West team and event colleagues at Exeter Science Park. Image: Gareth Williams Photography.

    New business support programme for SW firms

    ‘Cost-effective way to build and implement a strategy’ Tech companies across the South West of England are being given the chance to work with top...3 min

  • The University of Plymouth Cyber Resilience of Offshore Wind Networks (CROWN) project was supported by a £650,000 grant from the LEP. Image: An offshore windfarm (Shutterstock).

    Business leaders reflect on positive SW growth

    Nearly 8,000 new jobs created by business group over past year Business leaders are celebrating the start of 2024 by announcing key initiatives were instrumental...3 min

  • The Secrets from a Coach podcast team: wellness coach Debbie Green at Wishfish and TEDx speaker Laura Thomson-Staveley at Phenomenal Training.

    Secrets from a Coach podcast

    What does success look like and how do we get it? The Secrets from a Coach podcast team, hosted by wellness coach Debbie Green at...4 min

  • Celebrating business success! Timewade win inaugural Notty’s Business Award.

    Top gong for Exeter IT company

    Timewade’s win at inaugural Notty’s Business Award The team at Timewade are celebrating following their recent win at the inaugural Notty’s Business Awards which has...1 min

  • ‘South West tech accelerator’ returns for its third year – with an aim to support 150 companies. Image: Shutterstock.

    Plans announced to support 150 SW firms

    Tech support business programme returns for third year Business leaders are celebrating following the announcement that the ‘South West tech accelerator’ will be returning for...6 min

  • Plymouth Science Park. Image provided by PSP.

    PSP announces growth of Board with two new members

    New appointees bring further experience in energy and development  Plymouth Science Park (PSP) is welcoming two new non-executive directors, Amber Morley and Kerry Hayes. It’s...3 min

  • Plymouth Science Park's 25-acre campus is home to more than 90 companies. Image: PSP.

    New engineering facility receives £500K

    Funding secured for Plymouth Science Park’s onsite DREAM project Teams at Plymouth Science Park are celebrating having secured £500,000 for a new digital engineering test...1 min

  • Program's Bystander Intervention campaign was run in partnership with the Safer Exeter Partnership. Image: Program.

    Campaign to tackle harassment wins top award

    Bystander Intervention Campaign wins at South West CIPR Awards A campaign to help tackle harassment against women and girls in Exeter has won a major...3 min

  • Coaching initiative being run by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership. Image: Shutterstock.

    Business peer network launched

    Mentoring support for south west business community One to one tailored support, along with 18 hours of learning opportunities, are among a ‘goody bag’ of...3 min