Innovation Centres
Somerset Council has invested and secured external funding to deliver a network of innovation centres and support services, for businesses within Somerset’s key growth sectors. This network is made up of the Somerset Energy Innovation Centre, the iAero Centre and Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI).
The network is a key part of Somerset Council’s efforts to produce higher productivity and wages in Somerset, by driving growth through collaboration and innovation. It is also helping Somerset to deliver cleaner growth through ongoing developments in clean energy, less carbon-intensive aerospace solutions and new and improved digital solutions – crucial to achieving Somerset’s net zero commitment.
The iAero Centre
The iAero Centre is a research, design and innovation facility based in Yeovil. It supports the competitiveness and growth of Somerset’s aerospace sector and associated high-value design and engineering technology supply chains. The Centre offers high-quality office, light industrial and collaboration space.
Contact: iaerocentreyeovil@somerset.gov.uk
Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI)
Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation is a brand-new innovation facility in the heart of Taunton. The Centre is designed to drive innovation-led growth in the digital economy, providing digital and data led businesses the space, environment and support needed to help them grow. The Centre offers office suites, a pod-cast room, co-working, collaboration and event space.
Contact: fcdi@somerset.gov.uk
