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Healthy Working Wales has launched new webpage guidance for employers on environmental sustainability, covering the responsible management of natural resources for present and future generations. ‘Integrating Environmental Sustainability into Workplace Wellbeing’ highlights to employers how responsible resource management – reducing waste, promoting renewable energy, and minimising pollution – can benefit their business, employees, and the planet. Explore the connection between climate change and sustainability, and find strategies like green office practices, active transportation, remote working...

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4 July 2024

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4 July 2024

Innovate UK have a wide range of funding opportunities open to Welsh business to innovate and invest in RD&I. The Welsh Government Innovation team can help you to access this funding and further support your business: Business Wales Events Finder - CRISP24 - On-Line Innovation Support Meeting (business-events.org.uk) Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2024 to 2025 round three UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations or Catapults can apply for a share of up to...

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4 July 2024

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4 July 2024

Wales' brightest entrepreneurial minds are being urged to seize an opportunity to fast-track their business ideas. The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme is now accepting applications for its innovative 12-week immersive Start-Up Accelerator Programme, set to launch in September 2024. The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme will combine virtual and face-to face sessions to deliver a comprehensive, rapid start-up experience. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on turning their idea into a fully operational business, with...

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3 July 2024

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15 December 2025

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Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group in the UK workforce. The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51. Most women will experience menopausal symptoms. Some of these can be quite severe and have a significant impact on everyday activities. Three out of five (59%) working women between the...

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3 July 2024

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3 July 2024

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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...

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3 July 2024

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3 July 2024

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...

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3 July 2024

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3 July 2024

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...

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2 July 2024

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2 July 2024

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...

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1 July 2024

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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...

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1 July 2024

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1 July 2024

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