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Solent LEP have developed a range of specific programmes, funding streams, on-line events and toolkits, in addition to their usual business support services
Solent Partners (formerly LEP)
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) was formed after the Government offered local areas the opportunity to take control of their future economic development.
It was renamed Solent Partners in 2024.
Below are the articles that OnTheWight has written about it.
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Councillors from Shanklin to Ryde have been asked to support the Keep Island Line Franchise Campaign. Residents are reminded of the public meeting being held from 7.30pm on Tuesday 11th August at Shanklin Theatre.
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This new fund from the Solent LEP aims to support members of the armed forces community start up a business in the Solent area.
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Solent Business Accelerator provides tailored support for companies aiming to scale up
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A contingent from the Floating Bridge Stakeholders Group gave a deputation to the funders of the Cowes Floating Bridge - the Solent LEP - today. They report back here.
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A fantastic opportunity for Isle of Wight students wanting to pursue a career in cutting-edge creative and immersive technologies
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The search is on for someone to lead a new group that aims to boost growth in the Solent’s marine and maritime sector.
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Businesses in the marine, maritime and advanced manufacturing sectors, including those in composite engineering, are being invited to bid for funding after a new grant was made available.
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The Solent LEP has put a call out to organisations across the region Solent for transformational growth projects allowing the area to compete for funding with the Northern Powerhouse.
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The Floating Bridge Stakeholders group argue Floating Bridge 6 "would never be fit for purpose", and "should be scrapped and replaced entirely".
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If a bid to the Solent LEP for a new floating bridge at Cowes goes ahead and is accepted, it'll take the pressure off the Isle of Wight council, who are facing a £3m bill to keep it running.
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Grants of between £2,500 and £50,000, representing up to 50 percent of the total project costs are available. A key aim is to create or protect jobs, and businesses that can generate or save a higher number will be prioritised.
