Business Support

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Falmouth University offers a range of business support opportunities.

Fusing knowledge exchange, product and services development and the exploration of new technologies, we aim to encourage the growth of businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and beyond. 

From accessing fully-funded business support to future-proofing with immersive technologies, explore all our business support opportunities, below. 

 

Explore Launchpad venture studio

Falmouth Launchpad is a unique opportunity to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're starting or scaling your business, we're here to support you with experienced coaches, Entrepreneurs in Residence and mentors.

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Immersive Business

Improve customer experiences and business processes with immersive technology.

Our Immersive Business Team enables SMEs across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to apply immersive and innovative technologies to develop new products, experiences and solutions.

If you have a small or medium business registered in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly and have received less than €200,000 of government aid over a rolling three-year period, you may be eligible for support. 

Immersive Business is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and led by Falmouth University in collaboration with the University of Exeter.

Interested in finding out if your business is eligible for support? Explore Immersive Business now.

 

Explore Immersive Business

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Work with our students

Our students and alumni have honed both their craft and the professional skills to succeed in the workplace. Our employability service RealWORKS is here to help you connect with the the next generation of talent.

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Business-focused short courses

Upskill your workforce and build creative digital skills with online short courses at Falmouth University, part-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).

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Coding Bootcamp for Growing Businesses

Coding Bootcamp for Growing Businesses

Learn how to improve the digital platforms integral to your business.

Coding Bootcamp for Growing Businesses
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Consumer Behaviour for Business Success

Consumer Behaviour for Business Success

Develop an in-depth understanding of what drives consumer behaviour, and learn how to deliver a bett...

Consumer Behaviour for Business Success
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Data Analytics

Data Analytics: Interpreting Data for Business Success

Learn how to interpret data and produce impactful reports capable of taking your business to the nex...

Data Analytics: Interpreting Data for Business Success
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Business Marketing: Harnessing Its Power for Business Growth

Digital Marketing: Harnessing its Power for Business Growth

Learn how to plan and implement a successful digital marketing strategy capable of taking your busin...

Digital Marketing: Harnessing its Power for Business Growth
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Video Production

Producing your own Creative Video Content

Learn how to leverage video production to create impactful media for your business.

Producing your own Creative Video Content
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Search Engine Optimisation short course

Search Engine Optimisation on a Shoestring

Learn how to implement search engine optimisation (SEO) activities and craft a robust, realistic SEO...

Search Engine Optimisation on a Shoestring
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UI Design

UI Design: Designing Engaging User Interfaces

Learn how to design creative, visually appealing and accessible user interfaces to elevate apps and ...

UI Design: Designing Engaging User Interfaces
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UX Design

UX Design: Creating a Great User Experience

Master the foundations and applications of user experience (UX) design; bringing effective user-cent...

UX Design: Creating a Great User Experience

Knowledge exchange

We champion open innovation.

That means we actively seek to operate across disciplines, provide opportunities to share ideas and work with industry and the community to stimulate invention, develop entrepreneurial activity and make a positive impact on society. 

Our Knowledge Exchange partnerships are available to businesses and community organisations that wish to share insights and ideas in areas from business development to social innovation. 

If you're interested in getting involved in our Knowledge Exchange programme, our team will be more than happy to give you more information. 

 

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MA Communication Design - new 20 crop

Hiring spaces & equipment

From high spec studio and performance venues to conference rooms and top of the range photography and filming equipment, see hire options and prices.

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