A new Marine Innovation Centre is to be launched in Plymouth connecting industry expertise, academic research and facilities to drive business growth and jobs in the South West’s marine and maritime and renewable energy sectors.

A pioneering £3.9 million fund to help small and medium sized business in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset grow and create jobs is now inviting expressions of interest.

Entrepreneur, original Dragons’ Den star and founder of School for Startups Doug Richard will be hosting a day of seminars at Plymouth University on how academic institutions can become more enterprising.

Cornwall’s three innovation centres have been highlighted by the European Commission for their work in helping small business to grow.

Fast growing businesses in Cornwall are being given the opportunity to find out about financial and business support and intellectual property rights at a free seminar taking place at Pool Innovation Centre.

GAIN, the Growth, Acceleration and Investment Network, is sponsoring Cornwall’s business leaders of the future to learn the secrets of success from some of the region’s top companies.

Engineering company Viper Subsea has been recognised for its excellence as a leading supplier of subsea products and services by being awarded Beacon status.

A pioneering fund to help South West businesses grow will receive a fresh cash injection of £3.9 million, it was announced today.

GAIN, the Growth, Acceleration and Investment Network, has teamed up with serial entrepreneur, Dragons’ Den original and founder of School for Startups Doug Richard to offer a free seminar in Plymouth aimed at entrepreneurs and investors.

South West businesses wanting to find out more about the secrets of building a successful brand are being invited to the latest Beacon Forum.