Space Agency funding supercharges major development at Westcott
Space research, manufacturing and testing facilities at the Westcott Space Cluster will get a £5.9 million boost thanks to UK Space Agenc...
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Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is a business-led ‘partnership of equals’ between local government and the private sector, building the conditions for sustainable economic growth in Buckinghamshire.
The LEP are key partners and funders in establishing businesses and testing facilities within the Westcott Space Cluster, helping to launch several buildings that will enable companies to grow their business and develop their innovations.
The Westcott Space Cluster is part of the Buckinghamshire Enterprise Zone. Facilitating the strengthening of infrastructure across sites in Buckinghamshire, including Silverstone Park and Arla / Woodlands sites, the Buckinghamshire Enterprise Zone is working to attract and develop new business investment, whilst speeding up the growth and development of local enterprise and helping address the business critical infrastructure needs of all the zones at each site.
Buckinghamshire Business First is the Growth Hub for the county and provides expertise and business support to new and established businesses across Buckinghamshire. They are able to support with knowledge, connections, partnerships and funding opportunities, plus access to facilities, products and services.
A key partner for Buckinghamshire Business First is the Buckinghamshire Skills Hub which promotes and optimises links between the business community and education/training providers to enable young people and adults to develop the skills and qualifications they need to progress in the workplace.
Such a close relationship between businesses and education/training providers is unique to Buckinghamshire and a great asset for businesses to exploit. This is especially true given that skills development is central to creating the conditions for sustained innovation, excellence and growth for our Buckinghamshire businesses, particularly in priority sectors such as Space.
Buckinghamshire Business First is a key partner within the Westcott Space Cluster, actively helping to grow businesses and develop workforce skills opportunities.
Every Tuesday, one of Buckinghamshire Business First’s expert business advisers is available on site to provide businesses with face-to-face advice and support. To learn more about this and arrange an appointment, please contact:
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