Jason Ford

Plymouth wins marine-science grant

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Plymouth has received a £24.3m package to help create jobs and businesses from science and innovation-related activities in marine renewables, engineering, marine science and other technologies.

This investment plan will build new facilities and transform the way research in the city is turned into commercial success.

The Plymouth Science and Innovation Programme (PSIP) has been created by a partnership led by the South West RDA (Regional Development Agency), Plymouth University and Plymouth City Council.

A new £18m marine building will be developed by Plymouth University on its city campus, housing research facilities including new wave-tank testing equipment.

This and other research will be supported by a new structure to be set up in the city to encourage innovation and enterprise and help turn research into business opportunities.

Centred on the Tamar Science Park it will provide incubation and support services to help fledgling companies with good ideas to thrive and grow.

Overall responsibility for coordinating the PSIP’s strategy and ensuring it is delivered will be taken by a newly created council, which will bring together stakeholders, education and research institutes, investors and innovative businesses.

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