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Freeport a catalyst for green and blue skills for the region
As part of Green Career Week (4 - 8 November), Plymouth and South Devon (PASD) Freeport is highlighting its commitment to be at the forefront of driving skills development and green, and blue, job creation for the region. Uniquely positioned to drive innovation and...
Freeports backed in Autumn Statement
The Government have confirmed their ongoing support and backing for the UK Freeports programme. This welcome news signals a continued push towards economic growth, innovation, and job creation, all of which the UK Freeports programme embodies, develops and...
Unlocking growth event – Wednesday 20th November
Are you a business directly operating, or part of a wider supply chain, in the marine, defence, space, advanced manufacturing, engineering or net zero tech sectors? Do you want to understand more about the recent Autumn Statement and how this may impact your business?...
Freeport’s first seed capital project completed
The strengthening of Associated British Ports' West Wharf at Millbay Docks has been completed - this part of ABP's ambitious infrastructure project for the Docks was funded by the UK Government as part of Plymouth and South Devon Freeport's Seed Capital programme....
English Freeports tax benefits extension laid in law
New and high growth businesses in the South West’s blue/green economy can now benefit from a significant boost, as the English Freeport tax benefits extension window went into law late in May. The previously agreed five-year window now extends until September 2031....
PASD Freeport part of space skills project
Plymouth and South Devon Freeport is delighted to be part of a successful bid to the UK Space Agency Training Fund programme to develop a training programme for technicians and engineers in space engineering test methods and best practice.Led by Plastron UK, in...
PASD Freeport partners with GSW for UKREiiF
“Plymouth and South Devon Freeport are proud to be supporting the Great South West (GSW) at UKREiiF. Our partnership signifies a powerful alliance. Together we’re unlocking the region’s potential for investment and trade, providing a catalyst for innovation, and...
PASD Freeport Unlocking Growth event
Over 70 attendees discovered more about the opportunities that the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport can bring not just to new and growing businesses, but the local economy, residents and communities through investment, infrastructure and innovation at our 'Unlocking...
South West companies recognised for world-leading marine and maritime innovation with £1.85m funding
12 innovative companies have been offered a share of almost £1.85 million of funding from the Innovate UK Launchpad for the Great South West. This Innovate UK Launchpad provides innovation support and funding tailored to the local area’s strengths in marine and...
Plymouth and South Devon Freeport – Accelerating Plymouth’s Waterfront Regeneration Levelling Up Fund
As part of the overall Plymouth and South Devon Freeport initiative £19.9 million from the government's Levelling Up Fund will be used to support skills provision in Plymouth, regeneration of the city’s waterfront and port infrastructure at Millbay, and construction...