The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is a partnership between business, education and local authorities. Together we play a leading role in determining economic priorities in our region and investing to drive economic growth and job creation.

Our vision is to invest and empower the region now so that the Solent will be a productive and thriving region in 2050. To do this we work together to do the following:• Growing the skills base & supporting business growth• Enhancing transport connectivity• Enabling flagship sites for housing and employment

In summing up these goals we use #Solent2050

Some of our most recent achievements include:• 272 small and medium-sized businesses funded with more than £10,348,503 in grant funding, in turn unlocking over £37m in private sector funding • 2,500 new homes completed • 7,200 learners supported • 3,000 jobs createdWe offer a package of support measures, including a Brexit Readiness Pack, to help Solent businesses plan for the impact of the UK leaving the EU. For more information or to download the pack, visit: https://solentlep.org.uk/business-support-and-funding/brexit-readiness/

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