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 […]
Businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are being invited to look to the future and create a better tomorrow for people and the planet by coming together for the first county-level event of its kind in the UK. Taking place at the Eden Project on Tuesday 26th April, Cornwall Boardroom2030 will see Cornwall […]
Following Cornwall Council being one of the first local authorities in the UK to declare a climate emergency, Cornwall is continuing to lead the way in the charge towards becoming the first net zero region in the UK and – thanks to G7 legacy funding aimed at helping reduce carbon emissions – efforts have been […]
To celebrate the launch of a new series of export trade missions and events, Cornwall Trade and Investment has released a short film featuring local exporters. Cornwall Trade and Investment (CTI) exists to attract business investment into the region and promote Cornwall & IoS as a leading, credible destination for businesses. It also provides export […]
Marine-i is offering businesses in Cornwall the opportunity to visit the advanced testing facilities available at the National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth, Northumberland. There is free testing capacity available at this site through the Marine-i project, which local businesses can take advantage of. Part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Marine-i is designed to […]
NEW STREAMING TOOL AIMS TO LAUNCH ‘NEXT GEN’ OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT An English start up with roots in Cornwall has seen its value balloon to almost £9m, following a recent investment round. To mark their new investment success and valuation news, tech company Codices is set to launch an exciting new platform in the […]
Are you ready to trade with Europe but struggling to find your way through new rules and regulations, or are you thinking about exporting to Europe but not sure where to start? Why not join our ‘Trade without Travel’ virtual trade mission taking place on 22nd & 23rd of March – providing six-hours of insight […]
Arca – Italian for ark – is a new research project aimed at accelerating circular skills for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. The project is part-funded through the European Social Fund and forms part of the European Strategic Investment Framework for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Arca will work with local businesses to co-design […]
Whether you’re looking to increase sales, grow your brand’s profile, or simply engage with a wider audience – digital marketing can play a crucial role in helping you attract high-quality customers and reach new audiences. We recently caught up with Marwick Marketing – a digital marketing agency founded in Canada, now with an office in […]
Did you know that Cornwall is home to the fastest-growing B Corp community in the UK outside of London? Whether it’s the natural environment we are trying to protect infusing into the psyche of corporations, or the local Government’s targets to cut emissions by 2030 (as opposed to the UK Government’s 2050) set to make […]
Whether you’re a freelancer looking for a shared workspace to meet new people and host clients, a start up exploring your first office space, or an employee working remotely and in need of some flexible hot-desking, there’s no shortage of coworking spaces in Cornwall. Here we’ve highlighted some popular flexible and coworking spaces in the […]
This week, Norwegian Offshore Wind – the largest representative offshore wind body in Norway, will travel to Cornwall to gain a better understanding of the region’s Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) opportunities. Cornwall Trade and Investment, in partnership with Celtic Sea Power, will host the Norwegian contingent, who will meet with a number of organisations in […]
Agri-tech is a cornerstone of efficient, sustainable food production – and a new conference in South West England promises to lead the way by showcasing the latest opportunities and development. The region is an agri-tech powerhouse, with 14 universities offering a range of research specialisms and collaborating with industry to develop spin-off companies. “Following the […]
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.