Bodmin Masterplan
Developing the town of Bodmin. Read More »
Providing businesses with support, advice and high quality workspaces needed to thrive and compete locally, nationally and globally.
Accelerating the growth of businesses; particularly high value businesses which are better able to pay higher wages, will strengthen the commercial value of the economy. These ERDF Convergence investments are based around supporting business in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Developing the town of Bodmin. Read More »
Designated business workspace built on the historic Helston Cattle Market site forms part of a larger business and community hub. Read More »
Transforming the centre of Pool. Read More »
The Elms is a voluntary, community and social enterprise hub based in Redruth and is delivered by Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C), a charitable organisation. Read More »
This Grade 2 listed building in St Ives was opened in late 2012 after a two year process of refurbishment, Read More »
Contributing to the transformation of the economy of St Austell and the wider clay area of mid Cornwall by providing high quality workspace for new, existing and growing businesses to support the development of a modern knowledge based economy. Read More »
The Baldhu Office – Wheal Jane project has assisted the progress of Wheal Jane Earth Science Park by delivering a feature gateway office, facilitating business growth and additional high value employment in the environmental sector. Read More »
Enabling the historically important Old Duchy Palace in Lostwithiel to secure a long term future and provide a valuable resource for the local community. Read More »
An historic former dairy building in Penzance is to be converted to provide high spec, flexible, office accommodation. Read More »
This project is included as a short term priority within the latest Camborne, Pool & Redruth Regeneration (CPR) Strategic Investment Framework (SIF) Delivery Plan. The application is for the third phase of a four phase process. Read More »
The Penzance and Newlyn Area Masterplan will set out the vision, comprehensive development strategy and urban design framework to guide future regeneration activity and attract new investment for this area of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Read More »
The project development team is investigating the possibility of creating a new campus facility, comprising space for environmental technology learning, training and workspace. Read More »
ERDF Convergence investment supported the creation of a Masterplan consisting of a framework designed to ensure the future sustainability and viability of the Harbour and Docks operations in Falmouth. Read More »
King Edward Mine, near Troon, is the oldest and best preserved pre-1920 mining site left in Cornwall. For more than a century it was used by Camborne School of Mines to deliver practical training before being bought by Cornwall Council in 2009. Now a popular mining heritage attraction, the site is crossed by the Great Flat Lode cycle and walking trail. Read More »
The St Agnes Island Hall & Workspace project provides opportunities for business and employment and removes barriers to the workplace in one of UK’s most perhiperal locations on the Isles of Scilly. Read More »
Designed to unlock the largest regeneration site in Redruth, securing a new employment location and transforming perceptions of the town as a place to work and live. Read More »
Construction of two new interlinked buildings providing 2,238 sq m of workspace to expand the creative industries cluster at the former grammar school in Redruth. Read More »
Re-development of a redundant building and adjoining land to create 470 m² of managed workspace for creative and knowledge based businesses. Read More »
The project will enable the future provision of employment land in the Camborne, Pool & Redruth area by remediation of a 4.4 hectare (10.8 acre) brownfield site known as Wheal Harmony. Read More »
The Headworks Project will provide a high quality central hub to the Wheal Jane Earth Science Park, thus facilitating business growth and additional high value employment in the Environmental Sector. Read More »
An extension to the existing Victoria Commercial Centre creating further work and employment space. Delivering accessible office units to central Cornwall, conveniently located just off the A30. Read More »
Designated business workspace built on the historic Helston Cattle Market site forms part of a larger business and community hub. Read More »
Having converted 1 redundant historic building; 1/1a High Cross Lane and redeveloped the adjacent building at 3 Cross Lane. Read More »
The Elms is a voluntary, community and social enterprise hub based in Redruth and is delivered by Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C), a charitable organisation. Read More »
This Grade 2 listed building in St Ives was opened in late 2012 after a two year process of refurbishment, Read More »
Contributing to the transformation of the economy of St Austell and the wider clay area of mid Cornwall by providing high quality workspace for new, existing and growing businesses to support the development of a modern knowledge based economy. Read More »
Outdated buildings occupied by Western Power Distribution have been redeveloped to provide office, workshop and warehouse space along with external storage to assist the company’s activity in the rapidly evolving energy sector in Cornwall. Read More »
The Baldhu Office – Wheal Jane project has assisted the progress of Wheal Jane Earth Science Park by delivering a feature gateway office, facilitating business growth and additional high value employment in the environmental sector. Read More »
This investment will unlock 1.815ha of land for future development in North Cornwall. Read More »
Enabling the historically important Old Duchy Palace in Lostwithiel to secure a long term future and provide a valuable resource for the local community. Read More »
An historic former dairy building in Penzance is to be converted to provide high spec, flexible, office accommodation. Read More »
Precision engineering firm DP Engineering has provided machined parts for the marine, aerospace, defence, oil & gas, pneumatics, medical and leisure & tourism industries since 1952. Read More »
The island of St. Marys on the Isles of Scilly is to benefit from ERDF Convergence in order to improve the area surrounding the Porthcressa promenade and beach. Read More »
The development of three workspace units in the Porthcressa area of Hugh Town, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly. The units will be built to high environmental sustainability standards - BREEAM Excellent. Read More »
An under utilised garage and yard on the Roseland Peninsula around 1 mile from Ruan Highlanes and 9 miles from Truro has been converted into 5 modern, flexible, high quality business units suitable to be used as studios, offices, workshops ensuring adaptability to the changing needs of businesses. Read More »
Caterlink previously produced chocolate dipped ice cream cones using imported cones. This investment allowed the business to expand into manufacturing its own waffle cones. Read More »
This investment provided a new purpose-built base for successful environmental company Clear-flow Ltd. Read More »
In 2008 Falmouth pump manufacturer Watson-Marlow announced an expansion project made possible by ERDF Convergence investment. Read More »
Convergence investment has helped build a new base for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and its helicopter at Newquay Cornwall Airport, as part of the growing aviation business hub. Read More »
The units, located near the village of St Stephen in mid-Cornwall, are suitable for use as industrial workshops and are designed to allow tenants to combine or alter units in the future, ensuring they can adapt to businesses’ changing needs. Read More »
Convergence has invested in engineering works including a new road bridge, construction of a new road, flood protection works and repair of the harbour walls which were necessary to improve the harbour and provide access to a site for a Marine Renewables Business Park in Hayle, West Cornwall. Read More »
Camborne, Pool and Redruth Regeneration will work to identify and capture the interest of commercial investors who are willing to respond to opportunities to finance and develop high quality workspace, primarily in Pool Sustainable Neighbourhood. Read More »
Through this investment ERDF Convergence is supporting the construction of a range of high quality business units at Treleigh Industrial Estate near Redruth. Read More »
Construction of a hybrid industrial unit including a production and processing area, reception, meeting area and staff facilities. Read More »
The Treleigh Industrial Estate is situated 2 miles east of Redruth Town centre close to the junction of the A3047 and main A30. Read More »
Helston-based Spiral Construction Ltd, which manufactures staircases, has outgrown its existing workspace. Read More »
This investment provides bespoke workspace and an admin and training base for RM Developments at Plot 10 United Downs Industrial Estate. Read More »
The aim of this project is to provide additional high quality office and additional industrial accommodation within an existing business unit. Read More »
This development complements the Jubilee Wharf workspace project, adjacent to Jubilee Warehouse, which was funded with the assistance of ERDF under the previous Objective 1 programme. Read More »
Treleigh Industrial Estate is an established business area and comprises a large number of factory units that have been constructed over the last 20 years. Read More »
Quintdown Business Park will be located at Quintrell Downs near Newquay. This project will provide much needed accommodation and a ready supply of serviced employment land thereby assisting existing companies in Cornwall looking to expand as well as providing space for those companies looking to move to Cornwall. Read More »
This project is concerned with enabling the long-term sustainable growth of Pendennis Superyachts, as identified in the Port of Falmouth Masterplan. Read More »
During the later part of 2009 the yard invested in the extension of their dry dock facility and additional covered space. Read More »
To renovate and extend a dilapidated site at Wheal Daniel to construct a food processing production site and associated facilities. Read More »
The project involves the purchase of a 1.65 hectare development site and the construction of 2,102 sqm of BREEAM Excellent employment space. Read More »
Regenerating a vacant brownfield site to develop new workspace, creating job and business opportunities within an existing supported area. Read More »
Construction of two new interlinked buildings providing 2,238 sq m of workspace to expand the creative industries cluster at the former grammar school in Redruth. Read More »
Re-development of a redundant building and adjoining land to create 470 m² of managed workspace for creative and knowledge based businesses. Read More »
The Headworks Project will provide a high quality central hub to the Wheal Jane Earth Science Park, thus facilitating business growth and additional high value employment in the Environmental Sector. Read More »
This project creates a mix of office space and industrial premises close to the Barncoose Industrial Estate, Redruth for a number of businesses. Read More »
Local road network improvements to Treswithian and Avers junctions of the A30. Read More »
ERDF Convergence has invested in site clearance, roads and infrastructure to service the proposed Cornwall Business Park (CBP)at Hallenbeagle, Scorrier. Read More »
The Walker Business Park Junction project will deliver an access junction at Threemilestone Industrial Estate as well as an improved pedestrian link between the Truro West Park and Ride and the Industrial Estate. Read More »
The project involves the construction of a single track carriageway (including pedestrian pathways) to provide improved route access to Cornwall College’s Camborne site from Tovaddon Road through to Pool Innovation Centre at the entrance with Trevenson Road. Read More »
The project proposes to reclaim land and service a new business park on land adjacent to the existing Tolvaddon Energy Park situated at the Northern boundary of Pool. Read More »
Based in Truro the Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre (HWIC) is perfectly placed to work alongside other organisations in the health industry - the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, the European Centre for Environment & Health and the Health Institute Incubation Units at the Knowledge Spa. Read More »
The second of the ERDF Convergence invested innovation centres following the success of the Pool Innovation centre is situated in Penryn, next to the Tremough Campus. Read More »
The first of the ERDF Convergence invested innovation centres opened in 2010 Read More »
Wave Hub is a groundbreaking renewable energy project in South West England that aims to create the world’s first large scale wave energy farm by constructing an electrical ‘socket’ on the seabed around 10 nautical miles off Hayle, on the Cornwall coast. Read More »
When it comes to harnessing the power of the sea, Cornwall has a distinct advantage. The Wave Hub aims to make use of the region’s natural resource of wave energy, connect it to the electricity grid to develop a demonstration site to be used for the development and testing of wave energy conversion devices. Read More »
The Peninsula Research Institute for Marine Renewable Energy (PRIMaRE) vision is to become the centre of excellence in marine renewable energy for the South West region through delivery of research and technology transfer and to establish itself as a major national and international collaborator in the field of marine renewable energy development. Read More »
The Enterprise Programme focuses on improving business performance through learning. It has three strands: a series of flagship events which will inspire and motivate people from the business and education communities; business performance improvement workshops and reviews and enterprise research. Read More »
This project is about the transfer of specialist technical knowledge from the further education sector to the region’s small and medium sized enterprises to help them to improve production processes and help sustain and grow their operations. Read More »
Development of a robust Technical File for the Searaser wave energy device in order to raise funding for a pre-production prototype trial in Cornwall. Read More »
Mojo Maritime Ltd aims to develop a low motion floating platform for the marine renewable energy industry, capable of carrying site analysis equipment such as Lidar (light detection and ranging). Read More »
Providing additional office and laboratory space to expand research facilities at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus. The Science & Engineering Research Facility is needed to enable further growth in research and academic activity. Read More »
Falmouth Marine School (FMS) is the only specialist marine education provider in the region. Read More »
The Headworks Project will provide a high quality central hub to the Wheal Jane Earth Science Park, thus facilitating business growth and additional high value employment in the Environmental Sector. Read More »
The Green Build Hub will be a unique research facility in Cornwall capable of demonstrating and testing the performance of innovative sustainable construction techniques and materials in a real building setting. Read More »
This project will deliver significant refurbishment at Cornwall College Camborne and hopes to support the place-making agenda of CPR and Pool Business District and the delivery of local and national skills development programmes. Read More »
The investment in the Smart Cornwall Development Team will maximise the significant opportunities of the emerging smart energy and services market for the economy of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Read More »
Partner to Succeed encouraged collaboration between high growth potential businesses operating in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Read More »
The Baldhu Office – Wheal Jane project has assisted the progress of Wheal Jane Earth Science Park by delivering a feature gateway office, facilitating business growth and additional high value employment in the environmental sector. Read More »
This investment will unlock 1.815ha of land for future development in North Cornwall. Read More »
The Enterprise Programme focuses on improving business performance through learning. It has three strands: a series of flagship events which will inspire and motivate people from the business and education communities; business performance improvement workshops and reviews and enterprise research. Read More »
Based in Torpoint, Mashfords used the ERDF investment to buy a 12 tonne sublift hoist. Read More »
The project involves Calidus now renamed Severn Subsea Technologies consolidating from three bases around Cornwall - in Falmouth and Redruth, to purpose-built workspace, at Treleigh Plot 6, near Redruth, with facilities for research and development; a laboratory and manufacturing. Read More »
Cornish Crabbers, a boat building company based in Rock, North Cornwall, has been able to buy its own premises and invest in production equipment. Read More »
Set up by Stafford Sumner in 2003 Jarrang is a specialist in digital marketing company based in Falmouth. Read More »
Seasalt Limited, a clothing business based in Falmouth, Cornwall, which is the largest producer of soil association certified clothing in the world including its own Seasalt brand of ethical products. Read More »
The aim of the project was to assist 141 businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly with capital grant support in order to undertake changes which reduced their carbon footprint. Read More »
Provided specialist support for businesses wishing to improve their resource efficiency, including environmental audits, one to one support and workshops. Read More »
The Watergate Bay Hotel on the North Cornwall Coast hopes to install new eco friendly measures. Read More »
The Starting a High Growth Business programme assists potential entrepreneurs to start up businesses as well as helping entrepreneurs in start-up firms to develop their businesses. Read More »
Helping small and medium sized businesses improve their competitiveness, productivity and performance through hands-on advice and assistance is essential to the economy of Cornwall & the Isle of Scilly. Read More »
This investment is an extension of a previous investment; South West Manufacturing Advisory Service. Read More »
The objective of the project is to support the innovation and growth of manufacturers in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly through a virtual Product Development Centre. Read More »
An investment to support under represented entrepreneurs start their own businesses. Read More »
Following the success of the first Intensive Start Up Support programme, known as Outset Cornwall, a further three-year programme will run until 2015, supporting individuals who would like to start their own business. Read More »
Export Cornwall aims to support a step change in the international performance of companies in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and in parallel, attract international investment to support the area′s economic development. Read More »
The successful Export Cornwall programme which puts high growth Cornish businesses on the international trade map will continue into a second phase. Read More »
The Low Carbon Grant Fund is designed to help ERDF eligible businesses improve their energy and resource efficiency. Read More »
The Social Enterprise Focus in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 2012-2015 will support social enterprises by helping them to secure contracts. Read More »
The main purpose of this investment was to support the transition of sector networks from the Objective One funding environment to a post Business Support Simplification Programme by April 2009. Read More »
Providing high quality support to a select group of businesses enabling them to exploit the opportunities brought about by superfast broadband technology in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Read More »
Finance for Business is part of a region-wide initiative, the South West Loans Fund, which is supervised by the South West Investment Group Ltd. Read More »
This project intends to benefit Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly’s businesses by providing a nationwide marketing campaign promoting Cornwall’s business environment and products. Read More »
The Business Investment for Growth Programme supports the development of businesses with growth ambitions across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly by co-financing investment proposals which lead to quality job creation and additional GVA. Read More »
The project will provide a range of high quality hybrid and office units at Threemilestone Industrial Estate in Truro. Read More »
The enterprise support that the project will deliver is designed to offer a learning based approach to business improvement aimed at those businesses that occupy the “middle ground”, those that have the potential to grow but require the right motivation, inspiration and support to do so. Read More »
This project will promote development of Engineered Arts’ humanoid robot products for introduction to alternative markets, thereby protecting four and creating five high-skilled jobs. Read More »
This project will invest to both secure and grow manufacturing at Pall Newquay. Read More »
Bodmin based business Bromleighs is engaged in the manufacture and sale of domestic period light fittings and switches. Read More »
Polymermedics UK Limited is a company engaged in ultra-precision tooling and injection moulding. Read More »
Headcast Limited are a start up company that broadcasts Visual Tweets, using the development and commercialisation of its technology platform that allows animated versions of well-known figures to comment instantly on topical events and be delivered to smartphones. Read More »
Mi-Generation Limited is an integrated energy supply business covering the supply, service and maintenance of biomass boilers. Read More »
Investment in CNC cutting machine with the creation of 4 skilled jobs. Read More »
Clickety Books develops books and resources that are beautiful, fun and linguistically principled. They are intended for all children who enjoy sharing books and rhymes and are designed to help develop their speech and language skills. Read More »
The innovative investment readiness service for businesses looking to access finance to start, sustain or grow. Read More »
Business is changing; currently more social enterprises are being set up than conventional small to medium-sized enterprise (SMEs), three times the start-up proportion of traditional SMEs, with many operating at the intersection between the two – small private companies driven by ethical trading or to deliver a social purpose; social enterprises selling mainstream products but using their profits to… Read More »
The Keo Energyshare project involves a new marketing and communications company establishing a Cornish base and directly supporting the creation of jobs. Read More »
The Porthloo Slipway & Boatyard project consists of building a new concrete slipway into the sea at Porthloo, improving hard standing and storage for boats, creating better facilities including toilets, services and sumps for waste oil, and improving access to the boat sheds themselves. Read More »
The aim of the Design & Innovation for Business Sustainability (DIBS) programme is to increase regional capacity for the effective use of innovation and design in small businesses. Read More »
Oxford Innovation delivers the Coaching for High Growth programme offering intensive coaching support for new and existing entrepreneurs in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Read More »
This project is concerned with enabling the long-term sustainable growth of Pendennis Superyachts, as identified in the Port of Falmouth Masterplan. Read More »
During the later part of 2009 the yard invested in the extension of their dry dock facility and additional covered space. Read More »
Kernow Coatings Limited manufactures and distributes a wide range of coated films and papers, with its operations spread across three locations in Penryn as well as a subsidiary in the US. Read More »
To renovate and extend a dilapidated site at Wheal Daniel to construct a food processing production site and associated facilities. Read More »
Construction of two new interlinked buildings providing 2,238 sq m of workspace to expand the creative industries cluster at the former grammar school in Redruth. Read More »
Re-development of a redundant building and adjoining land to create 470 m² of managed workspace for creative and knowledge based businesses. Read More »
This GBI investment of £148,844 will enhance the Teagle Machinery brand with an improved product range. It will generate 15 new full-time skilled jobs, help drive sales, and enable the company to compete at the highest level both in the UK and internationally. Read More »
The Headworks Project will provide a high quality central hub to the Wheal Jane Earth Science Park, thus facilitating business growth and additional high value employment in the Environmental Sector. Read More »
This project was for 10 months (1 June 2010 – 31 March 2011) and provided continuity of the Broader Deeper IDB contract for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly which came to an end on 31 May 2010 following an extension to utilise existing under spend. Read More »
Many businesses, particularly small and medium sized businesses, lack in-house expertise and resources. This project was designed to support growing businesses at a crucial time. Read More »
Local road network improvements to Treswithian and Avers junctions of the A30. Read More »
The Walker Business Park Junction project will deliver an access junction at Threemilestone Industrial Estate as well as an improved pedestrian link between the Truro West Park and Ride and the Industrial Estate. Read More »
The project involves the construction of a single track carriageway (including pedestrian pathways) to provide improved route access to Cornwall College’s Camborne site from Tovaddon Road through to Pool Innovation Centre at the entrance with Trevenson Road. Read More »
This project has improved the Falmouth Branch Line with a passing loop at Penryn. It now means that two passenger trains per hour can run during peak times between Truro and Falmouth making it easier for people to access work and education opportunities. Read More »
The Coosebean Commuter Link connects west Truro with the city centre via a new cycle and pedestrian link. Read More »
Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) displays have been provided at key bus stops along the main commuter route in the Camborne, Pool and Redruth area. Read More »
The project is part of a larger regeneration initiative within the Camborne, Pool and Redruth area, to secure the creation of 6,000 new jobs and the development of 6,000 homes. Read More »
This investment worked on the creation of a feasibility study and the production of a pre-feasibility report to identify potential Convergence investments in the mid Cornwall rail network that would provide an enhanced north-south rail service between key towns in mid Cornwall. Read More »
The development of 2 options for improved passenger and freight facilities at Penzance Harbour. Read More »
Newquay Airport on the North Cornwall Coast opens the region for business and leisure passengers. Read More »
Before commercial development could take place at the Treloy Waterfront Site, access issues had to be addressed. Read More »
This project aims to refurbish Newquay Airport’s existing hanger and construct another to open up business opportunities at the airport. Read More »
This investment builds on the Objective One investment that saw the transition of the airport from military to civil use. Read More »
The Porthloo Slipway & Boatyard project consists of building a new concrete slipway into the sea at Porthloo, improving hard standing and storage for boats, creating better facilities including toilets, services and sumps for waste oil, and improving access to the boat sheds themselves. Read More »
The Carluddon A391 Road Improvement Project will unlock space, create growth and improve connectivity. Read More »
The Grant for Business Investment funding will contribute towards the salaries of a core team of Engineers based at Newquay Airport. Read More »
The St Mary’s Airport and Land’s End Airport is the islands’ only year round transport gateway. This vital air link between the Isles of Scilly and the mainland of Cornwall is to be refurbished. Read More »
Improving harbour infrastructure at St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly and Penzance in order to secure the sea link between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Read More »
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