Net Zero Living Digital Accelerator round 1 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.5 million to develop digital applications to solve challenges in delivering net zero for places. The competiton closes at 11am on 7 June 2023. For further information please select the following link Competition overview - Net Zero Living Digital Accelerator round 1 - Innovation Funding Service (apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk) Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition: Round 9 UK registered businesses...
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Are you an employer? Do you need staff? Are you willing to train and support people who are returning to work? Do you want to contribute to your community? If you can say yes to all of these, we would like to hear from you. The Out-of-Work Service provides mentoring and employability support to people who are in recovery from substance misuse and/or mental ill-health. Employers can benefit from three months of advice and support...
Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government Today (16 May 2023), I am launching a consultation on proposals for a non-domestic rates (NDR) improvement relief. The Welsh Government is pursuing a range of reforms during the current Senedd term which will make essential and positive changes to NDR in Wales. We recognise that many businesses see the NDR system as a disincentive to investing in property improvements, as an increase in a property’s...
Whether your business is already exporting, or you are looking at export opportunities, the Welsh Government and its partners provide a range of tools and services that can support Welsh businesses on their export journey. We have recently launched our Export Brochure, which provides details of the comprehensive range of Welsh Government support available to Welsh businesses wishing to grow the exporting side of their business. Included in the brochure you will find information on...
People across Wales will have the chance to become owners of at-risk local pubs, theatres, post offices, sports grounds and corner shops with the launch of the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund (COF) Round 3. Round 3 Window 1 will open on 31 May 2023 and will close at 11:59am on 12 July 2023 and you can submit an expression of interest (EOI) now, for further information please select the following link Community Ownership Fund...
New high quality, free, diversity and anti-racist professional learning (DARPL) provision and resources are now available for practitioners working with babies and young children providing childcare, play and nursery education, Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced. The Welsh Government is committed to creating an Anti-Racist Wales by 2030, which calls for zero tolerance of racism in all its guises. Given the pivotal role of childcare and playwork in supporting child development and...
15 to 19 May 2023 is Cynnig Cymraeg week. This is an opportunity to celebrate businesses and charities that take pride in the Welsh language by offering Welsh language services to the public. Welsh speakers and learners should have the opportunity to receive all kinds of services through the medium of Welsh. To be able to live our life in Welsh we need to know what services are available. During the week we will be...
A programme of specialised support for aspiring and existing tech entrepreneurs. Programmes available are: Ecosystem Partnership Programme – closing date 31 May 2023. Bridge Programmes – closing date 5 June 2023. Funding Readiness Programme – register now for future programmes. Product Builder Programme – closing date 15 June 2023. Scaleup Programme – closing date 31 May 2023. All support is fully funded by HM Government and delivered by Barclays Eagle Labs. For further information please...
Are you looking for ways to boost productivity and solve challenges in your business? Or, do you have an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution that could benefit businesses operating in high-growth potential sectors? If yes, then this competition is for you. The BridgeAI funding competition ‘Feasibility studies for Artificial Intelligence solutions’ is now live and accepting applications. Innovate UK is investing up to £5 million in grant funding to support collaborative feasibility studies for AI...
Ukrainian Women Entrepreneurs whatever stage your business or idea is, GEN UK have learning, mentoring and support for you. Are you (or do you know) an up-and-coming Ukrainian woman entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level? Apply now for support via the exclusive RESTART Ukraine program. The areas of support cover include: Help with setting business goals and planning Marketing and branding Financial planning Finding investment Legal services IT & Digital skills...