Many organisations exist to give innovative businesses the support that they need to grow. A number of these support services are unique to the South West of England and are resposible for helping companies to get access to funding, equipment and expertise. In this section we will display profiles of organisations that might be able to help your business, sometimes in unexpected ways.
The LIMA Business Technology Centre (BTC) uses world-class resources in the South West to provide innovation and technology services to industry; centred on design for manufacture and metrology, the science of measurement. If you are an SME in the South West then you could benefit from the expertise, advice and specialist equipment that can be brought to you by the LIMA team.
To survive in challenging economic conditions and stay ahead of overseas competition, UK businesses must add value – designing innovative products and services instead of cutting prices. However, design is increasingly being used beyond this traditional remit as a strategic tool which enhances performance and unlocks innovation. The Design Programme was established in 2007 to provide tailored advice, information and support to help businesses benefit from the power of design.