The South West RDA provides support to existing companies and potential new investments in the waste and renewable energy sectors in the South West. Within the Agency a range of business support is offered to our key business sectors, this includes:

• Regional information and demographics
• Sector information
• Information on skills
• Supply chain information
• Guidance on innovation
• Advice on international trade
• Help with site/property selection
• Facilitation of visits and meetings where necessary
• Provision of links to academic institutions
• Signposting to other relevant partner organisations and networks,
• Help with grants and funding

South West Regional Development Agency delivers the Selective Finance for Investment (SFI) grant scheme aimed at businesses of all sizes looking to invest in assisted areas in SW that need a grant to take their vision forward. The Grant for Research and Development is a business support initiative which provides funding to help individuals and small and medium-sized businesses research and develop technologically innovative products and processes. 
 
For further information on the sector, visit the Environmental Technology pages on the South West England website.