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International Plastic Bag Free Day takes place on 3 July to raise awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags on the environment. It encourages people, businesses, and governments to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to reduce plastic pollution. On 30 October 2023 the Welsh Government introduced Phase 1 of The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023, an Act to tackle plastic pollution and deliver our commitment to abolish commonly littered single-use plastic products...
First published
3 July 2024
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3 July 2024
Procurex Cymru
Procurex Wales is an annual event, dedicated to helping procurement professionals to achieve better outcomes for their organisations, at the same time as having a positive impact on people and communities right across Wales. The 2024 event, delivered in association with the Welsh Government, will showcase opportunities for businesses that are already working with the public sector, and those that are looking to break into new sectors or service areas. Expert speakers will deliver a...
First published
3 July 2024
Last updated
3 July 2024
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This year’s Wales Tourism Week takes place from 15 July to 19 July 2024. Wales Tourism Week is an industry led opportunity to raise awareness of the issues impacting the tourism industry in Wales, but it is also a time to showcase the quality of Welsh tourism. 2023 saw a wide range of support from over 10 events hosted across the industry. Watch out for more details at: Wales Tourism Week - Wales Tourism Alliance...
First published
2 July 2024
Last updated
2 July 2024
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Ignite is a unique pitching event designed exclusively for the social entrepreneur and helps scale the impact of ambitious social enterprises emerging from UK universities with funding, expert mentoring and connections. To apply to Ignite, you need to be a student or recent graduate from a UK university, have an existing social enterprise you’re looking to grow and ambitions to build a sustainable impact business. You could win a share of £50,000 Impact Accelerator Fund...
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2 July 2024
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2 July 2024
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UK registered small and micro businesses can apply for a share of up to £400,000 for projects that grow their innovation activities and have a clear route to commercialisation and business growth, in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Mid and North Wales. In addition to the grant support, Innovate UK, working with the Welsh Government, Ceredigion County Council and Gwynedd Council, will offer tailored business support delivered by local business innovation experts and...
First published
1 July 2024
Last updated
1 July 2024
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A new initiative spearheaded by Innovate UK Business Connect in collaboration with the Department for Transport. This opportunity within the Smart Shipping Sector aims to foster and develop technologies from across multiple sectors to examine their potential for application within maritime transport. While your primary focus might not be in maritime and ports, the initiative is looking to build a community of organisations, with relevant expertise, who can support the advancement of smart shipping technologies...
First published
1 July 2024
Last updated
1 July 2024
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The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is aware of false claims that the deadline for appeals to the 2023 rating lists is 30 June. This is not true. You should be wary of anyone making this claim. You are generally able to challenge your property valuation on the 2023 list at any time until March 2026. You should be cautious of any agent who: tries to pressure you to make a decision or sign a contract...
First published
28 June 2024
Last updated
28 June 2024
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Wales has a huge amount to celebrate when it comes to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The Wales STEM Awards throw the spotlight on Wales’ STEM stars – those leading the sector in Wales, those businesses creating an impact on the Welsh economy, those addressing the STEM diversity gap and skills shortage, those inspiring and raising aspirations of the next generation. The Wales STEM Awards 2024 will recognise those entrepreneurial and innovative ventures that...
First published
28 June 2024
Last updated
28 June 2024
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UK registered organisations can apply for up to £150,000 for a project to develop and manage the agri-tech and food technology innovation cluster in Mid and North Wales. This competition is open to single applicants or collaborations. To lead a project your organisation must: be a UK registered business of any size, academic institution, a research and technology organisation (RTO), charity, not for profit or public sector organisation carry out its project work in the...
First published
28 June 2024
Last updated
28 June 2024
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Enterprise Nation has partnered with Google to "Get Britain growing". Google Digital Garage is one of Google's flagship programmes in the UK, providing free digital skills training and mentoring to small business owners. The events will be offering free training to people who already own a small business, are interested in starting a business, or are looking to develop their job prospects. Attend an event to receive expert coaching on various growth-related topics, from social...
First published
27 June 2024
Last updated
19 May 2025

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