Business News Round Up (29/10/19)
Scottish firms offered more support over Brexit
A new hub to provide support and advice to firms across Scotland has been launched to address concerns over Brexit. Scottish Enterprise has based 160 staff in Clydebank to cope with an increasing number of calls for support.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-50208021
Multimillion pound research institute for health to open in Manchester
A consortium led by the University of Manchester is launching a new multi-million pound research institute called The Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology. The aim of the collaboration is to maximise Manchester’s academic strengths in digital health and develop advanced materials to provide innovative health and care services.
Exhibition showcasing sustainable offsite manufacturing in Scotland opens in Glasgow
An exhibition showcasing sustainable buildings factory made from wood, demonstrating how innovative timber engineering methods can overcome tradition construction challenges has been launched in Glasgow.
Workspace accelerator opens in Manchester
Workspace and growth accelerator Huckletree has announced it will open its first site in Manchester. The 26,000 square foot base aims to provide workspaces to tech businesses, entrepreneurs and corporate innovation teams across media, fashion and design industries.
https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/workspace-accelerator-opens-in-manchester
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