Zero Carbon Grant Fund
Coming soon, the £1m Zero Carbon Fund will award grants for the development of innovative, demonstrator and challenger projects to reduce carbon emissions and support our Vision for Clean Growth.
The fund will help to:
- Develop resilience from climate change through built environment solutions
- Reduce energy consumption, through built environment and transport solutions
- Support innovation in renewable and energy storage technologies
- Support innovation in carbon capture and storage
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Simplified Planning
Local Development Orders (LDO) allow simplified planning to accelerate development within a defined area.
An LDO is in place for Power Park. LDOs are underway for a district heating scheme and in future will be in place for Skypark and Exeter Science Park.
Infrastructure investment
The Zone continues to benefit from vital infrastructure investment to unlock commercial development.
In February 2023, a £4.5m road enhancement scheme at Exeter Airport’s Long Lane opened to boost the local economy. The access allows development of the 8 hectare Power Park, which is expected to create around 500 jobs. The road improvements also provide a direct bus link to the Future Skills Centre and the Enterprise Zone sites.
Investment around the Zone includes:
- £1.1m park and change facility at Exeter Science Park
- £12m upgrade to Junction 29 of the M5
- £9m bypass linking the Airport to Skypark
- New train station in Cranbrook
Business support
For businesses located in East Devon:
Find out if you are entitled to Small Business Rate Relief
Benefit from East Devon District Council’s Business support and advice – East Devon
More sources of business support:
SET Squared for businesses located at Exeter Science Park
Heart of the South West Growth Hub
Events:
The FSE Group and Exeter Science Park: The Investment Journey
16 / 04 / 24 – 8.30am
Designed to empower you with the information, resources and connections you need to thrive in today’s dynamic markets.
DWIB networking brunch with EEDEZ and Exeter Science Park
23 / 05 / 24 – 10am
Partners EEDEZ and Exeter Science Park will focus on sustainability at Exeter Science Park. The event will be held in The Dome and will feature speakers and exhibitors who are leaders in sustainability and protecting the environment.
Great South West: Delivering for the UK
13 / 09 / 24 – 9.30am
The importance of key sectors in energy, defence and food in powering national and international investment opportunities
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