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Applications sought to take on Guernsey's Digital Greenhouse
Overview
Guernsey's Committee for Economic Development is inviting applications from private companies and charities interested in taking over the Digital Greenhouse after announcing plans to close the innovation incubator in its current form. Several organisations have already come forward with ideas, and the committee intends to provide continued grant funding for essential services supporting start-ups. Applications are open via the States of Guernsey's e-tendering portal until 9 November.
Key points
- Applications are now open for organisations interested in taking over Guernsey's Digital Greenhouse.
- The Committee for Economic Development previously announced the facility would close in its current form unless a private entity or charity took it over.
- Several businesses and organisations have already expressed interest and proposed ideas for the service's future.
- The committee plans to maintain some grant funding to deliver essential services for entrepreneurs and start-ups.
- The deadline for applications via the States of Guernsey's e-tendering portal is 9 November.