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The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) finds and funds exploitable innovation for a safer future, find out about their latest funding competitions below. Innovative Research Call 2023 for Explosives and Weapons Detection: Competition Document This £3.1 million competition seeks state of the art and technological solutions for the improved detection of explosives and weapons. The competition seeks proposals for the screening of: Buildings and Areas Goods People and / or their Possessions Vehicles Deadline for...

If you’ve ever received an analytics report or gazed at the account of many a digital marketer, you may have come across a few words that had you thinking: what? And we’re not talking the words “story” “reel” or “tweet” (though we accept even these words may be mystifying to some, when not used within their original context.) We understand that being faced with unfamiliar jargon and acronyms can be confusing for many a business...

Access Broadband Cymru provides grants to fund or part-fund the equipment and installation costs of new broadband connections for homes and businesses in Wales. The grant does not include running costs. New connections through this scheme must deliver a significant change in speed. The new connection must at least double your current download speeds. The amount of funding you can receive depends on the speed of the new connection: £400 for 10Mbps and above £800...

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with The Department for Transport (DfT) to invest up to £34 million in innovation projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. These will be to develop and deploy real world operational demonstrations of clean maritime solutions as well as carry out innovative feasibility studies and pre-deployment trials. The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) Round 4 is part of a suite of interventions launched by...

The Great British Businesswoman Awards brings together the whole Great British Businesswoman Series community to celebrate the women who are changing the face of business across the United Kingdom. The awards showcase the business role models, advocates and mentors, as well as the inspirational women leading businesses and those ascending to new heights! More than just an awards ceremony, the Great British Businesswoman Awards is a year-round programme of engagement, delivering touch points throughout the...

More than 77,500 customers submitted their 2022 to 2023 tax returns on 6 April 2023. Why not join them by filing your Self Assessment tax return now and have peace of mind for the rest of the year. You have until the 31 January 2024 to file your return and pay any tax you may owe, but there are many advantages to filing early – you can: find out sooner if you’re owed money pay...

In 2022 alone, 17,000 survivors of modern slavery were identified in the UK. Survivors face a number of barriers to finding safe and permanent employment as a result of their exploitation, including: a lack of confidence job history interview experience Bright Future aims to break down these barriers by offering the opportunity of work without the need for a CV or a competitive interview. This accessible route to employment reduces the risk of re-exploitation. Can...

Julie James, Minister for Climate Change The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging will see businesses that place packaged goods on to the market become responsible for the full cost of recycling and waste management for packaging materials when they have come to the end of their intended life. The introduction of EPR is a Programme for Government commitment which will reduce the amount of unnecessary packaging, increase the amount of packaging which is...

Now in its third year with full support of the Welsh Government and WCVA, Refill will substantially increase the availability of high-quality drinking water and help stop plastic pollution at source with the Refill App. From a coffee on your commute, to drinking water on the go, or even shopping with less packaging, Refill puts the power to reduce plastic at your fingertips. Refill works by connecting people with locations where they can eat, drink...

Welsh Food and Drink exports were worth £797 million in 2022, the highest recorded yearly value, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. With the Royal Welsh Show in full swing and crowds enjoying some of Wales’ best food and drink products, the Minister has revealed the industry’s exports increased by £157 million between 2021 and 2022, representing a 24.5% rise. This is a larger percentage increase than the UK as a whole, which grew...