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March 2025 sees the return of the Welsh Government international trade conference, Explore Export Wales. Taking place in Cardiff on 13 March and Llandudno on 20 March, the conference is a key event for any Welsh business that exports or is interested in the potential exporting can bring. Why attend? One-to-ones with overseas representatives – explore opportunities and gain market insights. Exhibition – support organisations covering finance, logistics, legal and more will be on hand...
First published
28 January 2025
Last updated
5 February 2025
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Dydd Miwsig Cymru (Welsh Language Music Day) will mark its 10th anniversary on 7 February 2025. Celebrated across Wales and internationally, this annual event aims to showcase the diversity of Welsh-language music across various genres. Over the past decade, Dydd Miwsig Cymru has hosted events from Budapest to Brooklyn, with plans for 2025 to expand its reach further across rural and urban settings within Wales. Whether your business will be celebrating from your workplace or...
First published
28 January 2025
Last updated
28 January 2025
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The Climate Growth Programme is designed to propel top climate startups to the next level of impact. Taking place over 4 months, the programme will accelerate the top climate companies, providing founders with the tools they need to elevate their businesses. This year’s focus is on fostering deeper connections, mentorship, and in-person relationship building with investors, multi national corporations, academics and policy makers. Established in 2020 as part of the UK Government’s Net Zero by...
First published
27 January 2025
Last updated
27 January 2025
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Data Protection Day raises awareness for data protection and seeks to promote good data privacy practices. On 26 April 2006 the Council of Europe decided to launch a Data Protection Day to be celebrated each year on 28 January, the date on which the Council of Europe’s data protection convention, known as “Convention 108”, was opened for signature. Data Protection Day is now celebrated globally and is called Privacy Day outside Europe. On this date...
First published
27 January 2025
Last updated
27 January 2025
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The UK StartUp Awards 2025 are open for entries! Celebrate your achievements with the nation. The UK StartUp Awards champion and celebrate the best and brightest start-ups from across the United Kingdom and recognise the achievements of those amazing individuals who have had a great idea, spotted the opportunity and taken the risk to launch a new product or service. The Awards are more than just an awards ceremony. With exclusive access to a range...
First published
24 January 2025
Last updated
24 January 2025
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The IETF provides grant funding for feasibility and engineering studies, and for the deployment of industrial energy efficiency and deep decarbonisation projects. From beer brewing to baked beans, dairy farms and cement, 25 businesses across Wales, Northern Ireland and England have received nearly £52 million to reduce their carbon emissions to boost the UK’s mission as part of the Plan for Change to become a clean energy superpower and accelerate to net zero, supporting jobs...
First published
24 January 2025
Last updated
24 January 2025
Concentric Health
The support from the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme and the Welsh Government has been transformative. From mentorship to market access advice, they’ve been with us every step of the way as we scale Concentric to new heights. Welsh health tech specialist Concentric Health is revolutionising how patients and clinicians make treatment decisions by addressing the inefficiencies of paper-based consent processes. Its digital consent platform simplifies the process, reduces legal risks, and empowers shared decision-making...
First published
23 January 2025
Last updated
3 December 2025
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The Valuation Office Agency ( VOA) has published details about how it will improve the information it discloses on business rates valuations. This will happen in phases: By 2026, ratepayers will be able to see more tailored information about their property. By 2029, ratepayers will be able to see more specific valuation information and evidence. This is part of a wider set of changes that are coming to business rates in Wales and England from...
First published
23 January 2025
Last updated
23 January 2025
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The Welsh Government has today announced that the new Ynys Môn (Anglesey) Freeport special status has gone live. Ynys Môn joins the other freeport in Wales, the Celtic Freeport of Port Talbot and Milford Haven, which went live in November. The freeports will form special zones for business with tax and customs benefits, and funding for key infrastructure and skills projects. The Welsh freeports are distinctive as they include fair work, union recognition and the...
First published
23 January 2025
Last updated
23 January 2025
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Independent Venue Week (IVW), from 27 January to 2 February 2025, is the UK’s annual 7-day celebration of independent music and arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them. Over 200 independent venues take part in the annual Celebration and the number keeps growing every year. No matter where you are in the U.K., there is an independent venue nearby ready to welcome you: Wales Archives - Independent Venue Week UK...
First published
22 January 2025
Last updated
22 January 2025

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