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New Programme Gives Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity to Present Business Ideas for Funding
The programme is giving women entrepreneurs and leaders the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to investors. Companies with female founders or women in senior positions can apply for funding. The program lasts for 12 months and includes four pitch events. The first pitch event will be held in Cardiff on Thursday 16 May 2024 at 2 Central Square, Cardiff from 4.30pm until 8pm. Each event will feature up to four companies presenting their ideas...
First published
2 May 2024
Last updated
2 May 2024
Cardigan food festival
A fund to support food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications on Wednesday 1 May 2024. The small grant scheme supports festivals and events to add value to the industry in Wales whilst improving visitor access to and awareness of Welsh food and drink. The fund will help address the key actions of the Welsh Government’s ‘Vision for the Food & Drink Industry’. It also aims to encourage collaboration and co-operation...
First published
1 May 2024
Last updated
1 May 2024
mature business owner
Small Business Britain, Square and Clearpay are working together in 2024 to understand the opportunities and challenges for female entrepreneurs in the UK. And would like to hear from female entrepreneurs to understand their experience of running their own business and the ups and downs that go with it. The insights will be shared in a report published in June 2024. For further information and to complete the survey please select the following link: Small...
First published
1 May 2024
Last updated
1 May 2024
Join the Smart Data Revolution: Your Business Could Benefit
The UK is gearing up for a digital transformation with the introduction of Smart Data, set to boost the economy by £27.8 billion. Smart Data, a type of data transferability, is making waves globally and is soon to be enshrined in UK law through the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. Ctrl-Shift, a renowned consulting firm specialising in data portability, is conducting a market analysis to uncover the advantages of Smart Data for businesses. They're...
First published
1 May 2024
Last updated
1 May 2024
Sker Ritual game screenshot
Sker Ritual, a gothic horror game with a strong Welsh backstory, was one of the best-selling PC and console games in the world following its launch last week– reaching the top 3 on Steam, top 5 on Xbox and top 10 on PlayStation. Ranking above globally established games such as FIFA 24, Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto, Sker Ritual is Penarth-based Wales Interactive’s follow up to the 2020 game Maid of Sker which...
First published
1 May 2024
Last updated
1 May 2024
People walking
May is Living Streets' national walking month! Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated. This year, the theme is #MagicOfWalking and celebrates the many health and happiness benefits of walking and wheeling. Employers – you can demonstrate your commitment to your staff’s health and wellbeing by investing in walking activities that will make them feel valued and proud...
First published
30 April 2024
Last updated
30 April 2024
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Newid Hinsawdd a Materion Gwledig, Huw Irranca-Davies
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has confirmed two funding schemes to support investment in on farm infrastructure, which will help to build resilience to the potential impact of climate change. The package of measures is part of the commitment under Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, to work with the farming community in the deployment of the regulations to improve water and air quality. £20 million has been committed for two...
First published
30 April 2024
Last updated
30 April 2024
Small business owners looking at a digital device
The UK Government has launched the new Help to Grow: Management Essentials course, a short online course with practical tips and resources for small business leaders. Based on the 12-week Help to Grow: Management Course, Essentials is suited for leaders of newer or smaller SMEs, or those who are looking to explore the principles of business growth and management before taking the next step and enrolling in the full course. For further information please select...
First published
30 April 2024
Last updated
30 April 2024
Female business owner stood outside a shop
The Welsh Women in Business Awards 2024, or #LlaisAwards, is open to any woman running a business here in Wales. The 2024 categories are: New Business Mum in Business Green Business Under 25 years Menopause Champion Retail Champion Social Enterprise Food and Drink Use of the Welsh Language Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Science, Technology and Innovation Hair and Beauty Photography, Art and Design Leisure and Tourism Nominations are open until 5pm on 8 June 2024...
First published
29 April 2024
Last updated
29 April 2024
lightbulb to depict Innovation
The Skills and Innovation Voucher (SIV) scheme offers businesses which operate in the counties of Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey and Flintshire an opportunity to collaborate with Bangor University through the Shared Prosperity Funding Scheme. The SPF scheme is part of the UK Governments Levelling Up Agenda, to support local business, people and skills.    There are 3 types of vouchers available: Midi – Value up to £5,000: Duration 5 - 8 days of support Maxi – Value...
First published
29 April 2024
Last updated
29 April 2024

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