Entrepreneurial Futures. Nurturing, embedding and accelerating an entrepreneurial culture in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly: an agile approach from higher and further education providers

Project: Research

Project Details

Overview

Entrepreneurial Futures is a major new initiative that will benefit businesses and communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly through a £5.6 million investment from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Project Aims

The project aims to inspire innovation and drive economic growth by connecting businesses with the region’s further and higher education institutions through research and development-led activities.

Focusing on research priorities in support of key sectors for the county’s economy, University of Plymouth is delivering activities around net zero, clean energy, agri-robotics, immersive technologies and coastal communities.

The initiative will see leading experts from the University working with businesses and other stakeholders across the region, providing them with access to advice, support, industry-leading facilities and academic collaboration.
Short titleCornwall Good Growth
StatusActive
Effective start/end date1/10/2331/03/25

Collaborative partners

  • University of Plymouth
  • University of Exeter (Project partner) (lead)
  • Falmouth University (Project partner)
  • Duchy College (Project partner)

Funding

  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth: £1,800,864.00

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities