The Exeter and East Devon Growth Point is a 20 year major economic development programme. Launched in 2007 it aims to create an additional 26,000 jobs, and is indicative of the city's strength and the confidence in the area.

The Exeter Science Park shows Exeter's aspirations to have more knowledge-based businesses in the area.

Exeter has the second highest concentration of knowledge-based services within the South West. This is second only to Bristol.