Plymouth Science Park

26/02/2026

Thinking about net zero but not sure what your next step should be?

Our partners at the University of Exeter are running a series of free events to help businesses and individuals turn climate ambition into practical action.

Join the Community Energy event in Liskeard on 27th February to explore how local renewable energy projects are powering regional growth across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Stay for a screening of Power Station and a live Q&A on grassroots energy innovation.

Prefer to join online? On 11th March, Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises offers a practical introduction to reducing emissions and creating real impact.

These events are part of the Future is Green project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

If building a greener, more resilient future matters to you or your organisation, this is a great place to start.

Book your free place here: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/events?tags=events

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A new international report coordinated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO highlights a critical gap in understanding how the ocean absorbs and stores carbon – a “blind

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Every adult in the UK can now access free training to build practical AI skills for the workplace.

The Government’s AI Skills Hub brings together short, flexible courses designed to help people use simple AI tools effectively in their day to day roles. Training has been developed in partnership with leading technology companies including Google, Microsoft and IBM.

Within the Hub, AI Skills Boost is a free offer aimed at those working in small and medium sized enterprises. Backed by Skills England and the Department for Science Innovation and Technology, courses take between 20 minutes and 1 day and are designed to fit around busy working lives.

For Devon and Somerset businesses looking to build confidence with AI, this is a practical place to start.

Find out more: https://aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/

17/02/2026

We’re proud to be home to organisations that don’t just grow their own businesses, but strengthen the wider Devon economy too.

Our tenant, BIT Training, has just completed another round of intensive 12-week Skills for Life Bootcamps.

Their latest cohort is now industry-certified in IT Support, Microsoft Cloud and Project Management, with skills covering cloud services, security essentials, planning, budgeting and AI-driven decision-making.

Many of these candidates are career changers who’ve committed to building long-term careers in tech. They bring valuable experience from roles in retail, logistics, operations and customer service, alongside their newly developed technical skills.

Devon businesses can meet and hire these candidates with no recruitment fees, making it a low-risk way to bring motivated early-career talent into your team.

If you’re looking to strengthen your workforce, contact BIT Training on 01752 724000 or email [email protected] to find out more.

Supporting talent. Backing innovation. Growing stronger businesses together.

17/02/2026

We are proud to be working in partnership with Salmon Marine on an Innovate UK-funded project to develop a pioneering stability system for unmanned craft, designed for both defence and commercial applications.

Project MADFISH has seen the testing of a prototype within a scale model Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV), using the College’s purpose-built wave tank. This innovative work is addressing a significant and growing industry need for enhanced stability and shock protection in USVs - a critical factor in improving performance, resilience and operational capability in challenging marine environments.

The significance of this project was underlined during a visit from Fred Thomas MP who saw the technology in action and recognised its potential impact for the UK’s marine innovation and defence sectors. He commented: "I think the collaboration on Project MADFISH between City College Plymouth and industry is a great example of how we can further develop our abilities together."

With strong regional and national interest in its development, Salmon Marine is now seeking further funding to progress the next phase of the project.

Read more about this exciting and forward-thinking project here. https://www.salmonmarine.com/post/funding-award-for-project-madfish

16/02/2026

Want to find out more about bidding and bid writing for your business? 💼

Growth Hub and Train4Tomorrow are inviting SMEs and sole traders to a practical online workshop focused on bidding and bid writing. This free lunch and learn session, delivered by Ocean City Bids, takes place on 12th March from 12pm - 2pm.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how bids are assessed, what buyers look for and how to write strong and compliant responses. The session will also highlight opportunities beyond large contracts - including low value work, short term projects, frameworks and local supply chains. 📄

The workshop will explain how public procurement works at local and regional level and help businesses decide whether bidding is the right step. A simple bid readiness checklist, useful links and clear next steps will be provided.

Open to SMEs and sole traders in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay only.

Secure your place here 👉 https://Introduction-to-Bidding-Webinar.eventbrite.co.uk 🚀