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On average, 21,000 skilled and experienced people leave the armed forces every year, many looking to enter the civilian workforce. As highly trained individuals with a range of transferrable skills, including leadership, teamwork and communication, veterans make capable and committed employees. Veterans are comparatively under-represented in the workforce and working age veterans are nearly twice as likely to be unemployed as civilians. Creating meaningful employment is one of the most significant ways that business contributes...
Funded support to reduce waste for Welsh food and drink businesses
Welsh food and drink companies can access support from Project HELIX, to cut waste in their supply chain. Project Helix, funded by the Welsh Government, works with eligible Welsh companies to forensically analyse each step of the manufacturing process, identifying ways of introducing efficiencies across process controls, site design and systems development. For further information please select the following link: Funded Support - Food Innovation Wales
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Case study video of St. David’s Children Society reflecting on their success following their participation in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
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Intuety have had a focus on a need for safety and efficiency in the construction industry. They were looking for the technology to allow for this. The support from SMART partnership with the University of South Wales and the technical skill that they provide. This has led to the making of a machine that can read and process the lesson learned documents from other past projects.
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Family-owned pizza restaurant group, Dylan's Restaurants is forecasting significant growth in sales and staff, thanks to the support it received through the SMART Innovation programme. Find out more about how SMART Flexible Innovation Support (FIS) can support your organisation .
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Dulas overall aim is to develop and implement renewable energy solutions. Dulas is a key player in the roll-out of Solar Direct Drive (SDD) refrigerators across the developing world. The support received through SMART Innovation has allowed Dulas to develop a online learning management system. Find out more about how SMART Flexible Innovation Support (FIS) can support your organisation .
Net Zero concept
An analysis of the key barriers sustainability decision-makers face in large businesses, and the solutions to help accelerate progress to Net Zero. Large businesses around the world are rising to the challenge of setting Net Zero targets: as of November 2023, over half of the world’s 2,000 largest businesses have set Net Zero targets. However, the transformation required to meet Net Zero targets is not yet part of business-as-usual. To deliver a clear Net Zero...
ICE Wales Cymru Awards 2024
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales Cymru Awards for 2024 is now accepting submissions, featuring new Diversity category alongside traditional honours. Alongside traditional categories recognising projects' excellence, this year's awards will honour individuals or organisations championing diversity throughout project planning, design, and execution. Award categories: George Gibby Award (projects over £5 million) Roy Edwards Award (projects under £5 million) Bill Ward Sustainability Award Designed in Wales Award Alun Griffiths Award for Community Engagement The...
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Grants of up to £5,000 available to registered charities or not for profit organisation to help those in need. This could be by reason of financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages in the UK. They will be looking for funding to support projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings. For further information please select the following link: Screwfix Foundation
As a creative regeneration agency forging great ideas to change the world for the better, Urban Foundry aims to improve people’s lives, make great places and build businesses with purpose.
First published:
3 April 2024
Last updated:
5 July 2024
Urban Foundry
As a creative regeneration agency forging great ideas to change the world for the better, Urban Foundry aims to improve people’s lives, make great places and build businesses with purpose.

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