Plymouth and South Devon Freeport
With a focus on marine, defence, space, advanced manufacturing, engineering and net zero tech, Plymouth and South Devon Freeport presents a unique proposition for investment, development, doing business and delivering social value in the South West (UK).
Resilience and Growth Through Defence, Manufacturing, and Autonomy
Plymouth and South Devon Freeport
With a focus on marine, defence, space, advanced manufacturing, engineering and net zero tech, Plymouth and South Devon Freeport presents a unique proposition for investment, development, doing business and delivering social value in the South West (UK).
Over 88ha of land across three key sites including one site with defence innovation capabilities with additional associated security
Access to a dynamic ecosystem that supports testing, trialling, prototyping and taking to market advanced technologies across focus sectors
Benefits and incentives for eligible businesses in focus sectors available until September 2031 and beyond
Bespoke account management from initial enquiry to growth and expansion plans
Develop employer-led workforce programmes with world class universities, award-winning FE colleges and training providers
Strategic business support for net zero adaptation and delivery
Latest News
Sherford Site Reaches Milestone as Consortium Completes Final Freeport Seed Capital Drawdown
Sherford Consortium has completed the final drawdown of seed capital funding for the Freeport’s Sherford tax site, marking another significant step forward in the Freeport’s programme of investment and infrastructure delivery across the region.
The final drawdown of £233,000, the last instalment of the £1.2m allocated to Sherford under the Freeport’s seed capital programme, is contributing towards enabling works at Sherford Business Park.
Ocean Tech Expo returns to Plymouth this June
Plymouth will host the South West’s largest marine and maritime event this summer, as Ocean Tech Expo 2026 returns to the University of Plymouth on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 June.
Now in its fifth edition, Ocean Tech Expo is organised by Maritime UK South West and brings together hundreds of industry leaders, innovators and investors from across the region and beyond. The event has become a key fixture in the maritime calendar, and this year’s instalment arrives at a particularly significant moment for Plymouth and the wider South West.
“The Lives of Residents in South Devon Improved Through Skilled, Well Paid Jobs” A conversation with Jan Ward CBE, Chair at Plymouth and South Devon Freeport
We spoke with Jan Ward the Chair of Plymouth and South Devon Freeport, which plays a central role in shaping the region’s economic future. We spoke with Jan about inward investment, collaboration, and what the Freeport is really here to do.
get in touch
Find out more about the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport and how your business may benefit from being involved: info@pasdfreeport.com