Gathering industry leaders. Showcasing opportunities. Accelerating investment in Somerset.
Ignite Somerset is set to become the county’s premier business and inward investment conference, bringing together industry leaders, investors, developers and ambitious SMEs to unlock Somerset’s economic potential.
1.2 million of the workforce population within 1 hour drive of Somerset
More than £70 million of planned investment for our towns from Government funding
Home to major brands – Mulberry, Leonardo, Yeo Valley, EDF
Home to one of the largest available sites in the UK – Gravity
The future skills pipeline that your business needs and a location that attracts talent because of our extraordinary environment.
Excellent road, rail, air and sea links make Somerset the perfect location for business connections to the rest of the UK, Europe and beyond.
Somerset is a place where life is perfectly balanced. People are attracted here because of our world-class environment and growing career opportunities.
From global leadership in clean energy and future mobility through to biomanufacturing and the circular economy you will find a common thread of innovation
Somerset is a hotbed of advanced engineering and manufacturing which accounts for 6.3% of total economic output – more than double the national UK average.
From coworking spaces and serviced offices to headquarter campuses, Somerset is creating the optimum environment for the future of work.
Europe’s largest infrastructure project and a national hub for clean energy from new nuclear to renewables.
As you would expect from an area of such fertile land and quality environment, Somerset has a proud tradition for food and drink production that is enhancing some great brands.
Digital and creative industries are the fastest growing sectors in the region and Somerset’s talented innovators are at the forefront of transformative change.
From major new development sites to existing offices and units around Somerset, you will find a wide choice of locations for your next expansion or relocation.
Bridgwater Gateway is a mixed-use commercial development set in 120 acres, conveniently located less than one mile from the M5.
2 of 21This is Taunton’s flagship 8-hectare development scheme, in the vicinity of the former Livestock market, forming a key link between the town centre and Taunton Railway Station.
5 of 21The Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI) is a purpose-built innovation centre designed to accelerate growth in Somerset’s digital sector.
6 of 21Commerce Park is mixed use, offering serviced development land for employment and roadside uses, design and build and new business units.
7 of 21This 616-acre site is one of the largest development ready sites in the UK with scalable, flexible and shared workspace.
9 of 21A purpose-built research, design and innovation facility supporting the aerospace sector and associated high-value design and engineering technology supply chains.
11 of 21Isleport Business Park is strategically located next to the M5 for logistic businesses to thrive, with several new developments currently underway.
12 of 21Nexus 25 is a 61 acre major development site for business and innovation, on the edge of the M5, near the A358 leading to Ilminster.
15 of 21SEIC provides a flexible range of high-quality office and meeting spaces, along with a café and networking area.
16 of 21A business and retail park on the A39 with a further 15 acres to be developed.
17 of 21Westpark 26 comprises a mixed-use business park in excess of 40 acres conveniently located near M5 motorway.
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