Cornwall’s creative businesses has national and international reach – the breadth of the sector and knowledge pool is vast, from fashion designers with shops in Japan, Canada and Paris, and filmmakers winning BAFTAs, to tech companies providing solutions for household names.
For businesses coming to Cornwall, the sector offers not only connections with new audiences but also a strong network of peer businesses.
A cluster of leading universities bolsters knowledge in the region and provides a rich talent pipeline direct to the industry.
The three main universities – University of Exeter, Falmouth University (one of the UK’s leading creative universities), and the University of Plymouth – have recently signed an MoU to harness the region’s academic and research expertise to improve people’s lives, empower communities and drive the economy. Plymouth Arts University also plays a key role in nurturing talent and connecting businesses with the sector.
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Cornwall took its geothermal ambitions to Westminster, where Perran Moon and Sir Alan Whitehead joined industry leaders to highlight its potential for clean, reliable energy and critical minerals—while calling for stronger UK policy to accelerate the sector.
A new £30 million fund has been launched to support businesses in the critical minerals, renewable energy, space and marine innovation sectors that can drive the next phase of Cornwall’s economic growth.
Cornwall, UK – 26 February 2026 – From today, Geothermal Energy Lithium (GEL) is delivering the UK’s first ever geothermal electricity 24/7 from its United Downs plant in Cornwall, marking a huge breakthrough for the nation’s renewable energy mix and for UK geothermal power. Octopus Energy has signed a long-term deal to purchase at least 3 MW of constant, weather-independent power from […]
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