October 24, 2023 | press news
South West’s leading maritime sector receives funding boost to drive innovation
Innovate UK announce Government funding to support innovation and growth in the region’s marine and maritime sectors
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership is responsible for setting and driving the economic strategy for our area.
In 2030 the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly creative and carbon-neutral economy will be realising opportunities for its people, communities and businesses to thrive, benefiting the environment and providing an outstanding quality of life for all.
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are rich in natural capital and alive with opportunity. Our Industrial Strategy sets a course for a decarbonised and sustainable future for business, for people and for our environment. Our pioneering spirit, strength of community, and culture of innovation and creativity will take us there.
Through the delivery of the Local Industrial Strategy, we aim to secure Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly’s position as an internationally renowned rural creative region.
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership has successfully secured £100m since 2012 from various central government funding streams invested into projects across the region.
We invest in projects which contribute to future economic growth for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and align with our Local Industrial Strategy.
From investment into projects to drive economic growth and the creation of local jobs to Employment and Skills, convening and partnering on Strategic Projects, Business Support through Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Growth Hub and Enterprise Zones, find out how CIOS LEP makes a difference.
October 24, 2023 | press news
Innovate UK announce Government funding to support innovation and growth in the region’s marine and maritime sectors
July 28, 2023 | press news
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership has announced the appointment of Professor Emma Hunt as Vice Chair.
Professor Hunt is Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Falmouth University and was appointed to the LEP Board in March 2022 because of her sector experience in the digital and creative industries.
June 29, 2023 | press blog news
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has welcomed today’s announcement that Imerys and British Lithium have formed a joint venture to accelerate the development of the UK’s largest lithium deposit in Cornwall.