Maritime clusters receive funding to support revitalisation plans
Maritime clusters in the South West, Cornwall and Solent are among nine areas that will share £1m of funding to help them secure investment.
The fund will help local entrepreneurs, leaders and schools as part of a wider ambition to support coastal towns and cities.
Maritime UK South-West will receive £85,000 to establish four innovation hubs and run five school and college events reaching an estimated 500 people.
Cornwall Marine Network (CMN) will use its £124,100 fund to create a business tool for SMEs to improve productivity, profitability, and job creation.
Maritime minister Mike Kane said: “The UK is a proud maritime nation, with our coastal communities being vital in unleashing our full potential and unlocking economic growth across the country.
“By investing in our excellent maritime clusters, we can deliver jobs, skills and training for local communities and turbocharge growth by delivering investment into the sector.”
The announcement comes on the same day as the Maritime UK National Council meeting, and as the Maritime Minister welcomes the new Maritime UK Chairman, Tom Boardley, who will take up his post in the New Year.
