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Team Plymouth

Partnership coordinating defence investment, skills and economic development in Plymouth.

Team Plymouth brings defence, industry, education and government together to connect naval investment with local skills and economic development.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026

Timeline for Team Plymouth

#16 23 Sept

Won approval for its business case

UK Startups and Innovation: Plymouth gets an £84m defence growth deal
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Background

Team Plymouth is a partnership spanning defence, industry, academia and local and national government. Its partners include the Ministry of Defence, Babcock, Plymouth City Council, City College Plymouth and the University of Plymouth. It formed around long-term investment in the naval base and dockyard at Devonport, with a remit extending to the wider region. [University of Plymouth](https://www.Plymouth.ac.uk/team-Plymouth)

The partnership seeks to connect defence demand with education, innovation and opportunities for local businesses. Its members bring different responsibilities: naval investment, industrial capacity, local planning, training and university research. Marine autonomy forms part of that work, linking the city’s maritime engineering base with research and skills. The partnership provides a means for those institutions to coordinate their plans across the city. [Partnership profile](https://www.Plymouth.ac.uk/team-Plymouth)

Common Questions
What is Team Plymouth?
A partnership connecting defence investment with Plymouth's economic development and skills.Source: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/team-plymouth
Who participates in Team Plymouth?
Partners include the Ministry of Defence, Babcock, Plymouth City Council, City College Plymouth and the University of Plymouth.Source: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/team-plymouth
What business case did Team Plymouth prepare?
The strategic business case for Plymouth's Defence Growth Deal.Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/84-million-to-boost-plymouths-defence-growth-plans
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