Cornwall has always been popular with entrepreneurs looking to escape big city life. Modern working conditions and the increased number of ‘digital nomads’ means more people than ever are coming to Cornwall to set up businesses or work remotely. Shared workspaces offer people the flexibility to hire any type of space from a single desk […]
The global space and aerospace sectors are experiencing exciting changes, and growing rapidly, with increased focus from industry and Government. Many of the advances in coming years will require innovative products, services and technologies, and the South West is one of the most capable regions of the UK. The AeroSpace Cornwall programme promotes research, development […]
LEP earmarks up to £2.95m to support pioneering Smart Islands project on the Isles of Scilly Almost £3 million has been earmarked to support a pioneering project to transform infrastructure on the Isles of Scilly and support local growth. The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership has agreed in principle to invest up […]
Earlier this month members of the Cornwall Trade and Investment team went to Web Summit, Lisbon, the largest technology conference in the world. The team joined over 60,000 delegates including start-ups, investors and public sector organisations as well as world-leading companies such as Airbnb, Spotify and Uber to explore the latest news in tech and […]
Cornwall is recovering from three high octane days of Bloodhound SSC testing at Cornwall Airport Newquay. If you’re not one of the estimated 2.6 billion people who saw the publicity generated by the test runs, Bloodhound SSC is the UK’s attempt to smash the current land speed record of 763mph by going a phenomenal 1000mph!! […]
A trade mission to North America has reported strong interest from potential investors in a spaceport in Cornwall. The delegation, led by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), met with a number of potential investors last week and visited spaceport facilities in California and New Mexico. The LEP is leading a […]
This month, Swedish-based IT company Strikersoft signed an eHealth partnership agreement with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. They will now work together to leverage a range of health-related IT and mobile application innovations. The announcement is extremely important for three reasons: It is no secret that there are increased demands on healthcare providers around the […]
Last month the marine renewables experts from Chile’s MERIC (Marine Energy Research and Innovation Centre) visited Cornwall to learn more about the region’s long-established marine sector. Over two days the Cornwall Trade and Investment team provided Nathalie Almonacid and Dernis Mediavilla with introductions to key organisations at all stages of the supply chain demonstrating the […]
Cornwall Trade and Investment are excited to announce that we’re looking for a talented Business Engagement Manager to join our team. As the Inward Investment function of the Cornwall Development Company, we’re a forward-thinking project, dedicated to providing the best support, knowledge and expertise that’s needed for businesses to make the decision to locate their business in Cornwall. Our team offer tailored support dependent on individual […]
‘Maximising Technology in Health and Care’ event on July 4th. For the first time in Cornwall, the NHS and other healthcare professionals are being brought together with pioneering health technology companies, to see how they can work together to benefit people across the region and beyond. On July 4th Cornwall Council and Falmouth University will […]
In 2011 it was announced that Superfast Broadband was coming to Cornwall. Collaboratively funded by the EU, BT and Cornwall Council, the project set out to transform communities in the region by creating the world’s biggest rural network. In the years since, the project has received a lot of attention from the media, resulting in […]
Cornwall can now offer Marinetech businesses industry-leading resources following two major announcements, which position Cornwall as one of the most innovative places in this sector globally.
The Growth & Skills Hub is launching a £1,245,000 grant scheme targeting businesses who want to increase productivity and create employment through green and inclusive growth. The grants are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme. The aim is to realise the potential […]
Cornwall Trade and Investment, in partnership with Cultivator Cornwall, are attending Maison & Objet this week in Paris, alongside fifteen Cornish creatives, artists and makers.
From Cornwall to Helsinki. Twelve ambitious Cornish businesses to attend the world’s leading start up event, Slush.
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.
