Plymouth, England, UK
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Plymouth, England, UK - Startup Scene

Plymouth located in the southwest of england has a rich history of entrepreneurship dating back to the 16th century when it was a major port for trade and exploration the city has a population of around 260000 and is home to several universities including the university of plymouth which has a strong focus on science and technology in recent years plymouth has seen a surge in technological innovation with startups in sectors such as marine technology renewable energy and healthcare companies such as msubs which designs and builds advanced marine vehicles and plessey which develops innovative led lighting solutions have been founded in the area the city has also attracted several companies to set up their headquarters in plymouth including the multinational engineering firm babcock international and the healthcare company bd plymouth is known for its key historical events such as being the departure point for the mayflower ship in 1620 which carried the pilgrims to america the city also played a significant role in world war ii as a major naval base the living wage in plymouth is 930 per hour and the unemployment rate is currently at 51 the citys gdp is estimated to be around 55 billion while the rate of new companies starting in plymouth is relatively high the city has also seen a significant number of closures in recent years however the startup scene in plymouth is thriving due to the citys strong focus on science and technology its proximity to major transport links and its supportive business community with the right support and investment plymouth has the potential to become a major hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the uk

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