Cornwall isn’t just the sunniest part of the UK.
It also benefits from one of the best wind climates in Western Europe, over 400 miles of coastline, and an abundance of geothermal and mineral resources.
Whether you make electric car batteries, test wind turbines, or just want your business to run on clean energy, Cornwall has all the resources you need.
From state-of-the-art research and demonstration facilities to dedicated enterprise zones, Cornwall’s resources provide an ideal landing pad for marine tech innovators:
Whether you’re looking for funding, recruitment or project collaboration, you can find world-class institutions on your doorstep:
With at least 37% of the region’s energy demand already fulfilled by renewables, and plans to be net zero carbon by 2030, Cornwall is a leading force in the clean energy revolution.
The groundbreaking Papa Pump, brainchild of Bude-based Phil Selwyn, is saving money and providing clean water to remote areas.
CleanGrow’s data-led approach is enabling farmers and consultants to make better informed decisions about soil and fertiliser management.
Australian renewables developer Carnegie Clean Energy is set to become the first company to deploy a wave energy device at Wave Hub.
Feritech has announced that it is building a new, state of the art facility just outside Falmouth in Cornwall. Covering an area of 3.5 acres, the new site received planning approval this week. It will greatly increase Feritech‘s manufacturing capabilities and the services offered to both local customers and the company’s established global client base. […]
Expert support from Marine-i is helping 3D printing specialist J-Supplied to develop large scale technology to produce bespoke parts for the floating offshore wind industry, such as custom-designed turbine blades. Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Marine-i aims to help the marine tech sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly grow through […]
Marine-i has called on businesses in Cornwall to seize the opportunity offered by a new Government funding scheme that will support the development of innovative floating offshore wind technologies. Marine-i has also offered practical support to these businesses, by providing access to world-class testing facilities and assisting in the formation of new collaborations between companies. […]
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Words by Wendy Mitchell Cornwall is a place traditionally known for holidays and history, for pasties and Poldark. But there is more to modern Cornwall, as the screen sector is booming in the digital era, thanks to passionate local talent and new networks and infrastructure being developed by local organisations like Screen Cornwall and Falmouth […]
Collison is taking place on the 20-23 June 2022, in Toronto, Canada. Cornwall Trade and Investment is attending and we’d love you to join us. Cornwall-based businesses working in the tech or creative sector could benefit from: Networking on an international stage – over 33,000 attendees Learning and development from the leaders in tech – […]
Cornwall’s green and blue landscape, strong sense of community and commitment to achieving net zero ahead of the rest of the UK make it attractive to purpose-driven businesses focused on the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit. Many of the region’s businesses addressing their environmental and social impact have done so via B […]
Whether you’re looking to locate in Cornwall, or to start exporting beyond its borders, get in touch with our friendly team to talk through your needs.
