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** Launchpad: £3million available soon for Marine and Maritime innovation
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Innovate UK (IUK), part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with Cornwall Council, Plymouth City Council and Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership to invest up to £3 million in innovation projects.
This funding is from Innovate UK’s Launchpad programme. The Launchpad programme supports the UK government’s goals in the Levelling Up White Paper
is the cluster management organisation for the program.
Following briefings held at the Ocean Tech Expo in June, two further online briefings will be held.
* July 22nd at 2pm to 4pm
* August 29th at 2pm to 4pm
The briefing sessions will provide an opportunity for companies to present their ideas and gain support, partnering advice and signposting guidance from the MUKSW network in addition to details of the competition from IUK.
Find out more
** Dorset Net Zero Survey 2024:
Where are you on the Net Zero journey?
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Can you spare five minutes to share your views? With the government aiming for all businesses to secure zero carbon emissions by 2050, Dorset Chamber want to know where you are on the journey.
Your input will contribute to the Dorset Local Skills Improvement Plan, delivered by Dorset Chamber, to help shape the training support Dorset businesses need to achieve their goal of Net Zero.
Complete the survey here
** Fire Risk Assessment – Have you got yours?
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It is almost a year since the The Building Safety Act 2022 Section 156 commenced. The Fire Safety Order is the primary fire safety legislation in England and Wales, and it applies to all non-domestic premises as well as the communal parts of residential buildings.
You are required to record a fire risk assessment and document your fire safety arrangements.
Find out more
** One Health 2024 ‘We Mean Business’ Conference - Film round-up
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The One Health 2024 ‘We Mean Business’ Conference brought together a range of experts from business, academia and government to look at real-world practical and commercial applications of the One Health
approach.
The conference, held at Bournemouth University on 10 July, explored how businesses can grow and innovate while also meeting regulations and consumer demand for socially responsible, ethical and environmentally considerate approaches to product development.
Read more and watch the round-up video
** European Space Agency 101 - Exeter Workshop
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Friday 2 Aug 2024 9am - 2:30pm: Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel, Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3SP
The European Space Agency (ESA) and UK Space Agency are hosting an ESA 101 workshop for companies looking for investments in their product development.
Delivered by UK Space Agency in collaboration with ESA, the Cornwall Space Cluster and Space West, this event covers essential topics such as ESA’s industrial policy, current activity and programmes, basics of ESA procurement and how to navigate through ESA STAR.
Key areas of focus for ESA are Green Energy, Maritime Decarbonisation, and Infrastructure.
Reserve a spot
** England Visitor Attractions: Latest news
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This annual survey covers trends for attractions in England regarding visitor numbers and profiles, entrance fees, marketing, funding, and more.
Attractions in England reported an 11% increase in the volume of total visits from 2022 to 2023 with the sector growing due to an increase in overseas visits to attractions (+80% on 2022) and an increase in school trips in 2023.
Read the full report
** National Manufacturing Day 2024
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Are you a Manufacturer based in Dorset? Could you open your doors for a couple of hours to help inspire the next generation of Manufacturers?
On Thursday 26th September 2024, Manufacturers throughout the UK will once again be opening their doors. Members of the public will be invited into factories and sites for a behind-the-scenes look at how Manufacturers' facilities work, as part of this UK-wide Open House.
​Local communities will have the chance to see the potential careers and jobs on offer within the wonderfully diverse manufacturing sector, as employers engage with all age groups - from school leavers, graduates, people looking to reskill and the local residents.
​For Make UK and Manufacturers, this is an opportunity to showcase the diversity of a truly fascinating sector,
the range of highly skilled jobs on offer and the amazing opportunities for reskilling and career development within manufacturing in the UK.
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** Support Careers Activities in Local Primary Schools
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Dorset Careers Hub is working with primary teachers across Dorset as part of ‘Start Small; Dream Big’
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As early as the age of six, children can adopt limiting stereotypes based on gender, ethnicity, and social background. Through encounters with employers, this programme aims to challenge stereotypes and broaden children’s horizons. Working with primary schools is a fantastic opportunity to support your local community and start your careers conversations early!
Join a webinar to find out more. Sign up using the links below.
* Tuesday 23 July 2024 at 12:00 | Eventbrite
* Wednesday 14 August 2024 at 12:00 | Eventbrite
* Thursday 26 September 2024 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
Alternatively, head to Dorset Careers Hub’s website
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** A boost for small businesses: Defence Innovation Loans are open for applications
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The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) supported by Innovate UK Loans Ltd (Innovate UK
are working together to offer Defence Innovation Loans.
This service provides an opportunity for single small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with solutions to Defence themed problems to apply for a Defence Innovation Loan of between £100,000 and £1 million with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum. This loan can be used to cover up to 100% of eligible project costs to aid the commercialisation of the solution.
Find out more
** Environment Agency urges farmers to start preparations for winter slurry storage
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The Environment Agency (EA) is urging farmers to start their preparations now for winter slurry storage, and to contact the EA if they have any concerns.
Wet weather throughout the year has already put pressures on farms’ storage and if this continues, it is important to have enough storage and a robust back up plan in place.
The EA’s Winter Ready campaign will support farmers across the country facing slurry storage issues.
Read more
Horizon Scanning Service
Dorset LEP provides a fully funded, horizon scanning service to help more Dorset entrepreneurs, SME’s and projects to identify government funds to power their business growth, increase collaborations and drive innovation. The funding landscape is vast and can be difficult to navigate. Dorset LEP’s horizon scanning service will assist business owners and senior leaders in identifying suitable funding competitions for their businesses to bid into. Your business can also take advantage of the fully funded bid writing support service once a suitable funding competition has been identified.
Bid Writing Support
Dorset LEP provides a fully funded, specialist bid writing support service to help more Dorset entrepreneurs, SME’s and projects access government funds to power their business growth, increase collaborations and drive innovation.
Apply for Horizon Scanning Service or Bid Writing Support
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