The Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) will provide support in the form of cash grants for businesses, social enterprises and charities and associated supply chain businesses that have experienced a material negative impact as a result of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The grants will help meet operating costs (excluding staff wages) for the period 1 May 2021 to 30 June 2021. Specifically, the ERF will support businesses that are either: a) Forced to remain closed by regulations...
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Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £2.5 million in innovation projects. The aim of the Creative Industries Fund is to provide a package of targeted support for growth so ambitious, creative businesses can reach their potential. UK registered micro and small businesses in the creative sector can apply for a package of support to grow their business. This package includes ongoing support from Innovate UK EDGE and funding...
The diary marker for the awards is 23 September 2021 and the awards will shine the spotlight firmly on the people who make up the talented FinTech sector in Wales. This year’s categories are: FinTech Start-up FinTech Company FinTech Scale-up FinTech Leader New Product COVID Hero/Heroes Best Academic Programme Supporting FinTech / FS Companies Best Advisory Firm Rising FinTech Star Best Accelerator / Incubator Outstanding Contribution to FinTech in Wales For further information please visit...
An 8 week programme that’s here to help you start your business, with everything from business planning, to financing, to a community of support behind you! Take action, start a Miwtini in your life, start your business! The next Miwtini is in partnership with The Design Trust and DVSC Change Makers Market. This Focus is on Creative and Digital businesses, and will be specifically designed for those starting or growing a business in those sectors...
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a core component of Wales’ RD&I offer to businesses. Welsh Government announced an increased funding contribution for eligible KTPs to make them more accessible and cost effective for SMEs based in Wales, and to encourage more businesses to benefit from the programme. Originally, applications faced a 27 January 2021 deadline but this has now been extended to 30 June 2021. Due to the current difficult economic climate, this newly extended...
If you’ve got a fantastic new product then The Grocer wants to hear about it. It can be either a food or non-food item but whichever it is, it needs to showcase real innovation – something that will get people talking – and buying! The Grocer New Product Awards 2021 celebrate and reward outstanding innovation in the UK FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector, in both the food and non-food categories. If you win an...
Coming back to work after time away during the pandemic may be difficult for some people. If workers have been away from the business for prolonged periods they may have experienced a decline in ability or proficiency. They may need additional time and support to get back to pre-pandemic performance. The Health and Safety Executive have published guidance on returning to work which can help you talk to your workers and provide the right support...
Social distancing relies on being able to see where others are, something that’s impossible for many people with sight loss, and this has impacted on people’s independence and confidence. As businesses begin to reopen again, making changes to protect staff and customers is so important and it is essential these changes are accessible for blind and partially sighted customers. The RNIB have created some best practice guidelines to help businesses understand how they can help...
Guidance for tourism and hospitality businesses to keep employees and visitors safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It remains in effect until further notice and will be kept under review. The Coronavirus Regulations enable the Welsh Government to issue guidance notes on what is expected of all those responsible for premises that are open to the public, or where work takes place including: Guidance for premises open to the public and where work takes place...
There are so many reasons to enter the Rural Business Awards (RBAs), one of the biggest celebrations of rural business in the UK! Taking part in the Rural Business Awards is a chance to celebrate everything you have achieved so far, and to build the tools for even greater success! It can have a real impact on your business. If you lucky enough to win an award, you will receive regional and national recognition, strengthening...