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Plymouth is unlocking a £6bn investment pipeline, with 10,000 homes & major regeneration underway. Invest in Plymouth shares the city’s bold growth plans: bit.ly/3SbTzuk 📍 GSW Pavilion, Purple Zone #UKREiiF2025 #UKREiiF

✅ The roof has been topped out on the first purpose-built commercial units within the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport. Cabinet member for Finance Mark Lowry was on hand to mark this crucial milestone. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/pqhF50W1tHo Plymouth and South Devon Freeport | Devon Contractors

#Plymouth to be the centre of the country's marine autonomy — a huge endorsement of the city’s capability, vision, and strategic importance in this fast-evolving sector. The Freeport can support businesses in the #marine #defence #autonomy sectors pasdfreeport.com

👏 This is fantastic news for the South West! Plymouth, as the National Centre for Marine Autonomy, alongside the PASD Freeport and other partners and innovators is extremely well placed to provide a supporting role through this tech in FLOW deployment and ongoing requirements

It’s here. Read our strategy: gov.uk/government/pub…

The publication of Department for Business and Trade Modern Industrial Strategy shines a spotlight on #Plymouth and the surrounding area, recognising our region’s existing strengths & future potential. Alongside the new Industrial Strategy Zones it really is a very exciting time for the #SouthWest

Join South West Cyber Sec this Wednesday 9th July for a fun networking event whilst taking part in a Cyber Escape Room! Tickets are available here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyber-escape…

Helsing’s decision to establish a factory in Plymouth & South Devon is a powerful vote of confidence in the region. With the National Centre for Marine Autonomy & thriving defence sector already anchored here, Plymouth is a fast-growing hub for innovation itv.com/news/westcount…

Join us in welcoming STL Research as the newest member of the Future Autonomous at Sea Technologies (FAST) Cluster. As Professor James Fishwick, Chair of the FAST Cluster, says: "STL Research’s innovative approach makes them a strong addition to our mission" SmartSoundPlymouth

Council investment secures Babcock's expansion in South Devon kingsbridge-today.co.uk/news/council-i…

New insights from ONS: The Marine and Coastal Margins, Natural Capital UK 2025 report highlights the immense economic value of our marine environments. This directly supports our mission to innovate in marine autonomy and coastal sustainability ons.gov.uk/releases/marin…

Sherford’s Next Chapter? Plans have been submitted for the town’s first neighbourhood centre, bringing shops, local services and community spaces to the heart of this fast-growing town. Read the full blog here: pasdfreeport.com/2025/08/sherfo…

🌟 A great opportunity for our region’s innovators: the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Demonstrations 2025-26 is now open. Up to £100k for TRL 5-7 hydrogen projects (production, storage, propulsion, industrial uses). Deadline: 6 Oct 2025. For details: cp.catapult.org.uk/opportunity/hy…

Join the first online webinar in our autumn series 🗓 Mon 29 Sept | 1–1:45pm BST Andre Burgess (NPL) explores Plymouth’s Maritime Autonomy Assurance Testbed (MAAT) & how it boosts safety, security & performance of autonomous ships. Get a ticket: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/73a20d01… #PASDF

We’re launching our new expert-led webinar series this autumn! First up...Delivering Confidence in the UK’s Maritime Autonomy Future with Andre Burgess (NPL). Learn about Plymouth’s new MAAT programme → events.teams.microsoft.com/event/73a20d01… #Maritime #Innovation