A planned facility to speed development of new healthcare products and technologies – and create hundreds of jobs – will receive major funding, via the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.
New course targets aviation engineers
Telford College is launching a new series of courses to meet an urgent need for skilled engineers in the aviation industry.
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Exports growth in East Midlands the highest of the UK regions
The number of VAT-registered businesses exporting goods across the UK has increased to 110,800, an increase of over 1,000 since this time last year
The Government and Research England invest £10m in fund to extend University Enterprise Zones
Universities Minister, Chris Skidmore, has today announced a £10m Research England investment fund to facilitate interactions between universities and small businesses.
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Time to ‘Invest in Harborough District’
A major initiative has been launched to showcase the Harborough District as a key location for businesses to invest, expand and prosper.
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University of Derby join Team Derby and Derbyshire at MIPIM 2019
As key headline sponsor for Team Derby and Derbyshire at MIPIM 2019, the University of Derby will use the event to showcase its future plans for investment and development.
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Terri set her sights high and got full-time job eight months into apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is not just for those beginning their career, they can also be a great opportunity for those looking for a change in direction.
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Midlands UK brings its largest ever delegation to MIPIM
- 100 partners join forces to promote investment opportunities in the region
- Public and private sectors join forces to attend, led by the Midlands Engine
New angel investor network for Birmingham
Aston University and University of Birmingham Enterprise have teamed up with Minerva, one of the UK’s largest traditional angel investor networks.
Mental Health and Productivity Tender now open
The Midlands Engine Strategy set out the government’s intention to establish a Midlands Skills Challenge, with the objective of closing the skills gap between the Midlands and the rest of the country.