Freelancers working in Wales’ creative sectors will receive a further round of support worth £8.9 million. The new round of support funding from the Cultural Recovery Fund will mean each of the freelancers already supported will receive an additional £2,500 to support them through this extended period of reduced activity. Freelancers who have previously received support will receive a self-declaration letter, which they will need to respond to for the funding to be released. For...
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The Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF) is a competitive funding scheme to support the development of technologies, products and processes in energy efficiency, power generation and storage. Talented energy entrepreneurs have the chance to benefit from a share of £11 million UK government funding to turn their ideas into real products and services whilst eliminating carbon emissions. This includes innovations that boost energy efficiency in people’s homes, reduce carbon emissions and develop green transport as well...
There are changes to the way goods move between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK Government have set up two services to help you: Trader Support Service (TSS): This free UK Government-backed service will guide you through any changes you need to make, and can complete customs declarations on your behalf. The TSS also offers a comprehensive range of education materials including online training, webinars and “how to” guides. Movement Assistance Scheme (MAS): Free...
UFO (Innovation boosted by Small Flying Objects) is seeking collaborative projects (of 2 or more SMEs) to develop innovative products and services. The call is to embedded new technology solutions in the Small Flying Objects (SFO) area i.e. Smallsats, Drones and High Altitude platform systems, to support the six targeted emerging industries: Mobility Environment Blue Growth Finance and Insurance Climate Digital and Creative The closing date is for applications is 18 February 2021. For further...
The Intellectual Property Office and Companies House are coming together to deliver a unique webinar which will cover: the importance of having an Intellectual Property strategy in your business how to register your company name with Companies House The webinar takes place on 24 February 2021 from 11am to 12pm. Register for the webinar here.
The Sport Sector Private Provider Fund provides financial support to private and commercial providers. The fund aims to ensure that private businesses are able to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic to continue providing opportunities which keep people active across Wales. The fund is for private and commercial providers who directly deliver physical activity opportunities to the public in Wales such as: commercial gyms dance and fitness studios golf courses horse riding providers motorsport providers skate...
Border and Protocol Delivery group video series: The Border and Protocol Delivery Group have produced a video series on border readiness at the end of the transition period on the following: Short Straits and Landbridge Direct Maritime Routes Moving goods under transit: The latest edition of the Community, Common Transit and Transport International Routiers (TIR) Newsletter is now available. The newsletter focusses on helping traders avoid some problems they may be experiencing when moving goods...
In response to the widespread cancellation of work as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Musicians Union (MU) has set up a £1 million hardship fund that members can apply to. The fund is open to any current MU member who: is currently paying the full MU membership subscription rate, or joint MU / NEU membership subscription rate (either in full or by Direct Debit) holds a UK bank account into which the grant...
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recognises the unprecedented challenges businesses and organisations are facing during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and understands that organisations that use people’s data during the pandemic may need to share information quickly. Data protection will not stop you doing that. The ICO six data protection steps for organisations sets out the key principles organisations need to consider around the use of personal information. If you need help please visit the ICO...
Food Industry Innovation 2021 is for people involved in innovation in the food and drink community, including start-ups, SMEs, academics, researchers and established businesses of all sizes. The online event takes place on: 3 March 2021 from 9am to 12.15pm – Trends & Innovative R&D 4 March 2021 from 9am to 12.15pm – Trends & Emerging Science Why attend? you’ll explore the role that diet has on health and nutrition, including discussions around innovative R&D...