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The support from the Accelerated Growth Programme has been transformative – it’s given me the clarity, confidence and tools to relaunch Oes Gafr Eto as a purposeful, high-quality Welsh fashion brand. Oes Gafr Eto (OGE) is a clothing brand created to reflect a confident, modern Wales, where language, identity, and heritage come together through bold design and storytelling. Initially founded in 2015 with two partners, it is now led by Alun Gruffudd. The business offers...

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2 June 2025

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2 December 2025

Applications are now open for the next Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator, a key initiative of the Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP). The ten-week, fully online programme will run from Tuesday 30th September 2025 to Friday 12th December 2025, offering targeted support to high-growth entrepreneurs across Wales. The accelerator is built for people with strong business ideas who want to take their concept to market and scale at pace. Through weekly webinars, focused masterclasses and one-to-one sessions...

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2 June 2025

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15 December 2025

Taking place from 9 to 15 June, Bike Week 2025 promises to be even bigger and better than 2024. Organisations have a huge role to play in decarbonising the economy and ensuring net zero targets are met. And, while transport remains the largest single source of emissions in the UK, an important part of this comes down to looking at how we get around. Whether its commuting or any other business journey, active travel can...

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2 June 2025

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2 June 2025

Based at Cardiff Edge Business Park, Llusern Scientific is developing rapid diagnostic tests to transform how urinary tract infections are diagnosed and treated. With targeted support from the Welsh Government’s Innovation team, the company is bringing its first product to market—paving the way for faster diagnosis, better patient outcomes and reduced antibiotic misuse. Established in 2020 as a spin-out from the University of South Wales, the company set out to address a major health challenge...

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2 June 2025

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24 November 2025

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Funding for crucial development of manufacturing facilities and port infrastructure to enable swifter deployment of offshore wind around the UK is the focus of the second round of The Crown Estate’s innovative Supply Chain Accelerator. Following the success of the initial funding round in 2024 The Crown Estate has allocated £15 million for the next round of the programme which seeks to kick-start investments in UK offshore wind-related port infrastructure and supply chain facilities. The...

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2 June 2025

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2 June 2025

The applications for this year's Small Biz 100 are now officially open! This year Small Business Saturday is once again highlighting 100 small businesses, one a day for the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday on 6 December 2025. The 100 have not only received exposure on Small Business Saturday's social media channels and in the local and national press, but also joined the Small Business Saturday team in London at receptions in...

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2 June 2025

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2 June 2025

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Areas with high numbers of Welsh speakers will get extra support to strengthen the language in our communities, after Ministers accepted recommendations from a report. After a two-year study by the Commission for Welsh Speaking Communities led by Dr Simon Brooks, the Welsh Government has accepted several proposals to protect Welsh as a community language. Welsh Language Secretary Mark Drakeford announced the plans at the Urdd Eisteddfod, confirming the government will: give support to areas...

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2 June 2025

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2 June 2025

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Modern Slavery is a global challenge but each of us can play our part in tackling and preventing this appalling crime. Be part of the solution by taking your place at Anti-Slavery Wales 2025 conference. Anti-Slavery Wales has become an annual event which brings together partners and organisations to network and share learning and experiences. Additionally, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act. This year’s conference will take place on 16...

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30 May 2025

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30 May 2025

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Debt and equity funding totalling £152 million from the Development Bank of Wales helped 502 businesses to create and safeguard 6,185 jobs across Wales during 2024/25. 82% of these businesses were classed as micro. The record figures have been released on Wednesday 28 May 2025 by the Development Bank of Wales for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. It brings the total amount invested in SME businesses and property developers by...

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30 May 2025

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30 May 2025

From Sunday, 1 June 2025, single use vapes will be banned across the whole of the UK to reduce the environmental harm caused by their production and incorrect disposal. Keep Wales Tidy estimates that over just one year, 360,000 single use vapes are littered on the ground in Wales, while 120,000 are flushed down the toilet. Littering spoils our communities, introduces harmful substances into soil, rivers and streams, and causes harm to biodiversity. The move...

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30 May 2025

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30 May 2025

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