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Devon Business Support Programme<\/h2>\n

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The Devon Business Support Programme provides free, tailored support to businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups across Devon. Delivered by Business Information Point, the programme offers one-to-one advice and mentoring on topics including business growth, funding and finance, marketing, digital tools, leadership, people management, and sustainability. Designed to help businesses at every stage of their journey, the programme connects businesses with experienced advisers who can provide practical guidance to support growth, improve productivity and build long-term resilience. Apply via the Growth Hub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Devon Work Hubs<\/h2>\n

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Devon Work Hubs provide flexible, professional workspaces across Devon, helping businesses, freelancers, remote workers and entrepreneurs work closer to home while remaining connected to a wider business community.<\/p>\n

Users can access a range of facilities, including hot desks for flexible working, meeting rooms for client meetings and collaboration, private office space for growing businesses, high-speed internet, and networking opportunities with local professionals and entrepreneurs. Many hubs also host events and activities that encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and business growth.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re looking for a productive workspace, a professional meeting venue or opportunities to connect with like-minded people, Devon Work Hubs offer flexible and affordable solutions in convenient locations across the county.\u00a0Find your nearest Devon Work Hub<\/a>\u00a0and discover a workspace that supports productivity, collaboration and business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Devon Agri-Tech Alliance<\/h2>\n
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The Devon Agri-Tech Alliance<\/a>, which launched in 2022, aims to support Devon\u2019s agricultural sector by facilitating a community farmers, tech companies, research organisations and other agricultural businesses to enable knowledge exchange and opportunities for collaboration. Follow us on Eventbrite<\/a> to stay up to date!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Devon Food Partnership<\/h2>\n
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The Devon Food Partnership<\/a> is a joint initiative which seeks to enable collaboration and communication across Devon\u2019s food and farming sector.<\/p>\n

The Partnership brings together key stakeholders from across the county around a vision for a better food system in which nutritious, local, sustainably produced food is available and affordable for all. Its Good Food Strategy 2023-2028<\/a> identifies the key priorities for Devon\u2019s food system.<\/p>\n

Since 2021, the Devon Food Partnership has been a member of Sustainable Food Places (SFP) and is committed to working across the six key issues identified by SFP. Find out more on the Devon Food Partnership website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sustainable Food Places is a partnership programme run by the Soil Association, Food Matters and Sustain. It is funded by the Esm\u00e9e Fairbairn Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund.<\/p>\n

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Devon Delivers<\/h2>\n

Looking for a place where you and your business can thrive? Whether you\u2019re expanding or relocating, it\u2019s time to explore! Free advice and support.<\/p>\n

Our\u00a0Economic Development Officers, in each location, will be able to offer free advice and support on a range of topics including:<\/p>\n