‘Our Opportunities’ were projects driving a green and inclusive recovery and setting a renewed future economic direction for people, communities, business, and the whole economy.
Impact
The impact of the ‘Our Opportunities’ projects included:
- Supporting the inception of 38 new business ventures by young people
- Improvements in water courses, biodiversity net gain, and reduced pesticide usage
- Carbon avoiding 10724 tonnes of CO2
- Creating 20 new ventures for young people
- 127 green training places
- Engaging 100 young people in start up opportunities
- 4208 young people participating in innovation workshop
- Saving 3.6 tonnes of waste from landfill, and recycled 5 EV batteries
Green Innovation Fund
The Green Innovation Fund was a competitive grant scheme run by Devon County Council and invested £950,000 into innovative projects and technologies, driving green growth in Devon’s economy and supporting local enterprises.
The grants helped support Devon’s transition to a Net Zero economy by creating economic growth alongside environmental benefits.
Green Innovation projects
- Bideford Bay Seaweed Farm by Algapelago Marine Ltd
- Circular Carbon Project by Bird Eyewear
- Cylo® by Remit Zero Ltd
- Decarbonise Devonby EPConnect
- Marine Zero Emission Propulsion by EVParts Ltd
- Recycling Used EV Batteries by Altilitech Ltd
- Wilder Farming for Wider Gains by Farm Wilder CIC
“We are on a voyage to build this into an industry – not simply a company. The Green Innovation Fund has been great boost for the long road ahead! Thank you for your support and advice”. – Green Innovation Fund Project
Find out more about the Green Innovation projects
Youth entrepreneurship
This project supported young people in Devon to develop key employability skills and gain an insight into entrepreneurship.
Youth entrepreneurship projects
Read more about young entrepreneurship projects
“I want to set up my own businesses when I leave college and by taking part in this programme, it has allowed me to build crucial skills in management, production and given me lots of contacts in the business industry.” Youth entrepreneurship
Thank you to all the project stakeholders involved in Devon Recovery Fund projects.