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** Stay Ahead in the Digital World:
New Free Training course
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Dorset Council has launched a free Digital Leadership training programme for local businesses, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Running from September to early 2025 by training provider Cosmic, this programme would be ideal for CEOs, directors, managers, and digital champions across all industries.
The training will be online and aims to help businesses craft a future-proof strategy with cutting-edge digital tools.
It will also help them to enhance productivity using digital platforms, foster a culture of experimentation and innovation, learn more about AI, delve into data decision-making, and assist with horizon scanning for future opportunities.
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** Protecting your premises from the risk of arson
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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) recognises there may be a concern by business owners to increase security measures to protect their premises after recent events.
Responsible Persons should review their fire risk assessment if any changes are made to the premises that will have an impact on any fire safety measures within it.
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** Can your business help keep young women and girls safe in your community?
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We're on the lookout for Pineapple Project community guardians in Swanage, Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland! As a guardian, you'll play a vital role in enhancing safety for young women and girls in your community.
With training and a DBS check provided, you’ll be equipped to challenge inappropriate behaviour safely, offer safe havens, and connect those needing support services. The Pineapple Project is all about creating safer environments through community involvement.
We’re eager to partner with local businesses like fast food outlets, cafés, retail shops, taxi drivers, hotels, and hairdressers.
Are you interested in joining us? Get in touch by email at thepineappleproject@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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Join sendme2work as they explore the diverse world of disabilities and increase our understanding of inclusion.
This session will provide an engaging introduction to the topic, covering key concepts and terminology, whilst learning about the importance of disability history and how disability is portrayed within the media.
You will understand about the different types of disabilities, and how you may experience unconscious bias and stereotyping.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to broaden your horizons and foster a more inclusive workspace!
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** Climate-Smart Agriculture Partnership funding competition
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Apply for up to £30,000 to deliver a Scoping Project to build trilateral networks and identify opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing to promote climate-smart agriculture for sustainable food production systems in Ghana and Nigeria.
Projects will be led by UK-based universities or research and technology organisations (RTOs), and Scoping Projects will build trilateral networks between the UK, Brazil and Africa (Ghana and Nigeria). Each Scoping Project will focus on a specific topic area identified as a priority for international collaboration. Scoping Projects will:
* Build diverse networks of stakeholders across the UK, Brazil, Ghana and Nigeria to develop productive research and innovation partnerships and relationships
* Identify opportunities to collaboratively transfer, develop, commercialise, adopt and scale technologies to promote climate-smart agriculture in Ghana or Nigeria.
Apply now
** New sustainability case studies launched for business
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VisitEngland has launched a new series of case studies of English tourism businesses that have been taking a lead in sustainability, and seeing real benefits to their business as a result.
The Better Business video case studies
feature examples from across the country, from museums to caravan parks to outdoor activities. They were produced in collaboration with The Travel Foundation and Green Traveller.
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** Manufacturing Smarter -
Smart Manufacturing Data Hub
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The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) supports small and medium-sized manufacturers to become more competitive by harnessing the power of data.
The SMDH Program
offers up to five digital sensor solutions that are fully funded. The program aims to support businesses in leveraging sensor data to enhance their operations and drive innovation. They are providing advanced monitoring solutions, including: -
* Air quality monitors
* Temperature monitors
* Job trackers
* Power monitors
* Air particle monitors.
These tools are designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and provide valuable insights to optimise manufacturing processes.
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** Free webinars: The Horizon Europe Hour
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Online: Thursday 29 August, Thursday 16 September, Thursday 31 October.
Innovate UK will be hosting ‘Horizon Europe Hour’ webinars every month, providing an informal discussion and an opportunity to put your questions directly to the experts. Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to Horizon Europe or if you have experience in past projects.
Each month’s session will focus on a different topic. There will be a short presentation from the expert followed by a Q&A where the participants can ask questions they might have or advice on best practice.
Register now
** Fully Funded Growth & Productivity Groups Are Back!
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We’re excited to announce the return of the Business Growth & Productivity Groups, delivered by Evolve in partnership with Dorset LEP.
Starting this September, 40 high-potential businesses will have the opportunity to enhance their capabilities through personalised coaching and collaborative group sessions. These sessions will cover strategic growth, funding opportunities, leadership development, international expansion, and much more.
The programme runs from September 2024 to March 2025, offering 15 hours of dedicated contact time, designed to help you explore and achieve your full potential.
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** Defence & Security Supply Chain Programme
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The latest Dorset LEP funded programme in partnership with SWMAS – Defence & Security Supply Chain Programme - is now live.
The defence sector is rapidly growing and presents significant opportunities for businesses with the right capabilities, innovative products and services. This programme aims to support businesses (in particular those in AEM and Digital) to diversify into this growing sector. Through developing a cluster of local businesses with the right potential, the programme will provide a number of fully funded workshops & networking events to:
* Highlight opportunities across the defence sector
* Understand the supply chain requirements and future procurement opportunities
* Hear first-hand case evidence from customers and suppliers about their defence journey
* Collaborate and connect with wider stakeholders and primes
* Signpost the business to other support organisations.
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** FinTech West Conference
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9 October 2024
- TLT LLP, Bristol
Join FinTech West for their 6th annual conference. The conference has a new compact, high impact agenda with more networking time making it easier for everyone to be there for the entire event.
There will be announcements on funding, people, research findings and 8 new FinTechs you may not have met yet. Come along to hear about these exciting developments in regional FinTech and finance and enjoy the views from the top floor while connecting with the community.
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** AgriTech - Turkey and China
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** Agritech Mission to Turkey:
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The mission aims to bring together UK companies specialised in the following areas:
* Precision technologies
* Decision support systems
* Smart irrigation technologies
* New generation of farm robots, autonomous vehicles, devices
* Greenhouse Technologies and controlled environment agriculture
* Fertilisers and Plant growth stimulants
* Soil health systems
* Satellite technologies
To express interest please contact Guliz.Kiymaz@fcdo.gov.uk
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** China: 1:1 meetings available in person to discuss your prospects
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Meilin is bringing in some Chinese Agritech buyers to an Agricultural Show in Inverness, and writes, “The Chinese AgriTech market had total revenues of $1,603.6 million in 2022, representing a compound annual growth rate of 13% between 2017 and 2022. A Chinese delegation of about eight Chinese AgriTec companies is visiting the UK at the w/c 17th September to attend the A3 Scotland event in Inverness and visit several other UK cities to exchange and find the UK partners of good technology and device suppliers. The Chinese companies are large and medium sized in China, covering different sub-sectors, including animal farming, crop and vegetable planting, plant breeding, digital tech, machineries, etc.”
In addition, Meilin is offering 1:1 in person meetings to companies who would like an in depth discussion on the potential for their company in China between 23-25 September. Potential venues are London/ Birmingham and Bristol according to company location. There are also plans to run a virtual roundtable in early Autumn for companies who are interested in hearing about agri-tech in China, but perhaps have not reached the stage of requesting a 1:1 in-depth meeting.
If you are interested in the China Market and would like to discuss your company’s prospects at a 1:1 meeting, or express interest in a virtual roundtable, please contact hilary.charman@businessandtrade.gov.uk
** Webinar: Aquaculture Opportunities in Morocco
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Join this webinar showcasing the aquaculture opportunities in Morocco for UK businesses. Hosted by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the event will feature insightful presentations from key government figures in the Moroccan aquaculture sector.
The webinar will provide a platform for UK companies to ask questions, network, and connect with relevant stakeholders and potential future business partners.
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Dorset LEP offer a range of fully funded business growth programmes, including:-
* Bid writing support
* Horizon scanning service
* Business Growth Groups
* Digital Technology for Productivity
* Funding Accelerator (part-funded)
* Meet the funder events.
Find out more at the Dorset LEP website
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