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Economic potential of fusion and hydrogen power explored at Swindon & Wiltshire Business and Economy meeting

At the recent Swindon & Wiltshire Business and Economy Meeting the agenda was focussed on the innovative businesses and technologies driving the regional economy forward. Regional Manager at...
Posted on: 06.05.21
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Fusion power is an exciting development for Gloucestershire's economy

It’s great to see all our MPs giving their support to an exciting bid to get the UK’s first fusion power plant built here in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. Fingers crossed, we are hoping...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 08.04.21
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Cropdesk brings cloud computing to data hungry farming sector

A cloud computing start-up that monitors farm productivity has raised £235,000 in Innovate UK funding, launched a recruitment app and expanded its software development team with help from Innovate UK...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 18.03.21
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Innovate UK awards £75k grant to Bristol business pioneering fever screening technology

A Bristol-based business has been awarded a £75,000 Innovate UK grant to pivot its thermal imaging technology, developing a fever screening kiosk. The product, Harlequin , detects the main symptom of...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 10.03.21
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IWD 2021: Nikki Wood - Empowering Women in Innovation

As part of International Women’s Day, we interview Nikki Wood on her role at Engain , her views on women in business and what a more gender-balanced world-view means to her. Tell us about your role...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 08.03.21
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IWD 2021: Amber Probyn & Hazel McShane - Empowering Women in Innovation

As part of International Women’s Day, we interview Amber Probyn and Hazel McShane on their roles at Satis Urinals , their views on women in business and what a more gender-balanced world-view means...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 08.03.21
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IWD 2021: Jade Cohen - Empowering Women in Innovation

As part of International Women’s Day, we interview Jade Cohen on her role at Qualis Flow , her views on women in business and what a more gender-balanced world-view means to her. Tell us about your...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 08.03.21
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IWD 2021: Mel Rodrigues - Empowering Women in Innovation

As part of International Women’s Day, we interview Mel Rodrigues about her new media-tech company, Gritty Talent , her views on women in business and what a more gender-balanced world-view means to...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 08.03.21
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IWD 2021: Loretta King - Empowering Women in Innovation

As part of International Women’s Day, we interview Loretta King on her role at Alert Technology Ltd , her views on women in business and what a more gender-balanced world-view means to her. Tell us...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 08.03.21
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