Welcome to Cotie – The Centre of Technology and Innovation Excellence

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At Cotie, we're dedicated to empowering businesses in Devon with the tools and technologies to shape their own futures. With the recent expansion of our Barnstaple site and the opening of our new Tiverton branch, we're more committed than ever to fostering innovation, design, research, and manufacturing across the region.

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Our ethos is simple; we don’t believe that a business’ lack of facilities should be a barrier to their progress. That’s why we have created a space for innovation, design, research and manufacturing, where we can provide industry-standard amenities to the Devon business community.

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Cotie’s mission is to empower SMEs, start-ups, and micro-businesses with a diverse array of advanced technology facilities, all tailored to nurture and develop innovative product ideas and concepts.

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At our Barnstaple site, you'll find dedicated state-of-the-art spaces for design, development, 3D scanning and printing, clean room manufacturing, and immersive experiences. We also offer crisply modern spaces for conferencing and hot desking, all equipped with professional-standard and XR equipment and software. This comprehensive suite of amenities ensures you have everything needed to lift your product from design to proof of concept.

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In partnership with Petroc and supported by the European Regional Development Fund, our Barnstaple site has recently expanded, providing even greater access to cutting-edge technology. Local entrepreneurs and

SMEs can now harness advanced augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and immersive technologies to enhance content creation and collaboration, driving innovation in products, services, and processes.

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Our new Tiverton branch, funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), Levelling Up, and Mid Devon District Council, also offers advanced technology-based facilities for SMEs in Mid Devon.

 

These hubs support the local manufacturing, engineering, agri-tech, environmental, and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as the creative industries.

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In addition to our facilities, we offer a comprehensive program of outreach, business support, and knowledge transfer activities. Our training courses and planned activities are designed to support and grow your business.

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 We provide industry-standard amenities at reasonable rates, ensuring you only pay for what you need, when you need it. Our mission is to be Devon’s Innovation Launchpad for small and medium-sized enterprises, helping you turn your ideas into reality.

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Additionally, we offer a fantastic 24/7 membership package that provides round-the-clock access to our facilities, giving you the flexibility to work on your projects at any time. 

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Cotie – You bring the ideas; we provide everything else.

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