Why Exeter? (DRAFT)
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A small city that packs a big punch, Exeter is one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England.
Exeter has a real sense of individuality, its varied cultural scene is embraced by proud locals, and the diverse mix of eateries means it is renowned as one of the foodie capitals of the South West. Head to the West Quarter or the cobbled Gandy Street to discover great mix of independent shops and boutiques, cafes and bars.
When it comes to culture Exeter is renowned in the south west for its independent arts scene. It is also firmly on the map as a destination for top sporting events and music. A good mix of independent venues such as the Exeter Phoenix, and large venues such as nearby Powderham Castle play host to a packed calendar of events and festivals throughout the year.
In Exeter we love the outdoors. The city’s location in the heart of Devon, surrounded by miles of countryside and close to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, means there are plenty of opportunities for adventure. This is the perfect place to try a new activity, or simply relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.
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Exeter is perfectly positioned in the South West, with Dartmoor on it’s doorstep and a fantastic range of beaches just 30 minutes away. At the end of the M5 motorway, Exeter has two train lines to London (Paddington/Waterloo), plus an international airport.
Local Employers
Can I actually get a job here? Text about local tech + digital + science expertise.
Business districts : https://exeter.gov.uk/business/available-land-and-premises/key-business-locations/
Dell Boomi
Boomi, an independent business unit of Dell Technologies, expanded to Exeter to support business growth in the UK. Dell, which acquired Boomi in 2010, believes the South West region to be of strategic importance to Boomi from a business growth perspective alongside the R&D team, the Boomi Flow Professional Services & Support team will also be growing within the Exeter offices.
As an iPaaS leader, Boomi quickly and easily unites everything in your digital ecosystem so you can achieve better business outcomes faster. Boomi’s intelligent, flexible, scalable platform accelerates your business results by linking your data, systems, applications, processes and people.
Organic
TBA
Synopsys is a large American software company, mostly known as an Electronic Design Automation (EDA) company. Most of the members of the team in Exeter are from the Simpleware Product Group, originally a spin-out from the University of Exeter which was acquired a few years ago. Exeter has always been where we feel at home. Our office in the city centre is great for those who seek life in or near a city with easy access to the outdoors. In addition, we have enjoyed good ties with the University and other local tech and business organisations.
The Simpleware Product Group develops a software that takes 3D image data such as those created by medical CT and MRI machines and create models that can be used for virtual planning in a clinical environment or analysis by engineers. Our users range from medical device companies to industrial manufacturers, and anyone who wants to do more with their scan data. Our software is used around the world, and we are constantly looking to innovate in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and 3D printing.
Rezcomm
TBA
Met Office
TBA
Nexus, The Organic Agency.
Education and Support
Profile on Exeter College / University
SETsquared, an enterprise partnership between the 5 leading UK universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey, is a leading example of an organisation that facilitates the business growth in the region. Ranked as the Global No. 1 Business Incubator, SETsquared provides a wide range of highly acclaimed support programmes to help turn ideas into thriving businesses.
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Co-working spaces
The Generator
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