WCC Invests £300m in Covid Recovery Plan

Warwickshire County Council has plans to create a £140m fund to stimulate the county’s economy, create jobs, support local businesses and bring investment into the county with a further £160m investment in new housing, regeneration and creation of business premises. The overall £300 million investment is a fundamental part of the Council’s Covid-19 Recovery Plan, […]

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Clear skies ahead for Weather & Radar

  Weather & Radar is an international weather forecasting app available on iOS and Android smartphones. The sister company to German weather forecasters WetterOnline Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbH, Weather & Radar was formed to provide editorial content and market insights for the company to tailor the app for UK and Ireland users. Weather & Radar features […]

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Economy on course for record growth in 2021

Companies in Coventry and Warwickshire could see record levels of economic growth during 2021. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has released its latest economic forecast which predicts UK GDP growth for 2021 of 6.8%, which if realised would be the strongest outturn since official records began in 1949. If covid restrictions continue to be released, UK GDP growth […]

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Innovate UK Grant Funding Competitions

Innovate UK have launched a number of funding competitions to help tackle industry challenges ranging from sustainable plastic packaging to young innovator awards. A selection of the current funding competitions are outlined below, the full list can be found on the Innovate UK website. If you are interested in applying for an Innovate UK grant and […]

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New volunteering platform launched in the West Midlands

A new platform has been launched in the West Midlands to match professionals who want to volunteer their time with charities that desperately need their help. Make Good Grow has been established by entrepreneur Nigel Shanahan and General Manager Josh Pinfold from the new 1 Mill Street business centre in Leamington. The organisation initially set […]

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Meet the UWSP Team – Dirk

  Job title: SME Engagement Lead How long have you been at UWSP? I have been here for 20 years full time. I did a work placement first in 1998, but then returned, and have stayed here ever since. What did you do prior to joining UWSP? I am originally from North Germany, from a […]

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Minerva Business Angels contribution to regional economy highlighted by new report

A new report commissioned by Midlands Innovation universities has highlighted the contribution made by University of Warwick-based Minerva Business Angels to the region’s investment ecosystem. Investment Opportunities in the Midlands was compiled by Beauhurst, a platform that provides data on the UK’s high-growth and innovative companies, to demonstrate the scale of the opportunity available for investors considering the Midlands region. […]

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