Innovation in Cornish Construction Materials – Groundworks

When Building Back Greener means taking a closer look at the foundations. The second installment of Tevi’s new Challenge Network on Sustainable Construction focused on an area of development that is vital, yet often overlooked: the ground. Birgit Höntzsch, Chair of Landscape Institute South West Branch, Committee Member for Constructing Excellence Cornwall Hub and […]
E-Cargo Bikes & Tevi’s EV Optimisation Tool – Official Launch!

A big thank you to everyone who could join us for the launch of the Tevi EV Optimisation Tool! The result of our Electric Vehicle Optimisation Challenge Network, this evolutionary tool has been a collaboration between SMEs, researchers, policy makers and stakeholders to better decarbonize Cornwall’s transport systems. We were joined on the day by […]
Innovation in Cornish Construction Materials – New Challenge Network Launch

How will construction materials be used to ensure we Build Back Greener? One of a brand new series, as part of our Challenge Networks, this half-day event focused on innovations in material production, reduction and re-use on construction developments. The session showcased new perspectives on traditional building materials with future-focused examples of new products. The […]
Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2021

Winners Announced for Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2021! This year’s cohort of the best eco businesses in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly were announced on Friday 3rd December at the award ceremony held at the Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro. The Vice Lord Lieutenant James Williams officially opened the event, saying it was “beyond exciting”, how […]
Domestic & Commercial Waste in Cornwall

As part of understanding the lifecycle of materials and products resulting from local business processes, Tevi organised a group visit to the SUEZ Materials Recycling Facility (MERF) in Bodmin, followed by a tour of the Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre (CERC) in the afternoon. Participants had the opportunity to learn how Suez reduce and reuse waste, […]
Tevi Report Launch – What next for the future of sustainable georesources?

On 15th September Tevi’s event entitled, ‘What Next for the Future of Sustainable Georesources?’ launched our Sustainable Geororesources report and concluded our Sustainable Georeosurces Challenge Network. The day talked optimistically about the digital, distributed and dynamic future for sustainable georesources across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The lively panel discussion considered the challenges faced […]
Tevi Grant Fund – Launch Event September 2022

We are delighted to announce that we have a new Tevi Grant Fund available for Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SME’s) across Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly. We are looking to support innovative projects that fulfil our criteria (see below) and can be completed within the allotted time frame. Dr Dan Bloomfield, Tevi Project […]
Tevi Team showcase innovative Circular Economy & Biodiversity projects at G7 exhibition

Tevi has been showcasing the innovative work of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from across the county, during the G7 exhibition at Cornwall House. The Cornwall House exhibition tells the story of how the regions innovative and emerging sectors hold the answers to some of the biggest questions world leaders are asking, by harnessing the […]
Tevi Grant Fund – Themes for 2nd call

Tevi Grant Fund – Second Call Open: 22nd June 2021 Close: 14th July 2021 Topics: Repair and re-use Nature recovery Nature, mental health and wellbeing Construction Community resilience A. Standard Grants The Tevi Project’s Grant Fund is open under the current call. Applicants should already be registered with us and working with a member of the Tevi team, who will help with […]
Tevi Grant Fund 2021 to 2022: First Group of Calls

Next Tevi Grant Fund call coming soon! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date. —————————————————————————————- The First Group of Calls for the Tevi Grant Fund 2021 to 2022 included the following topics: Habitat Regeneration Alternative Fuels Food Systems Innovation in the Marine Environment 1st Fund Opens: 5th March 2021 1st Fund Closes: […]