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The British Business Bank is holding a series of events to find out more about the £130 million Investment Fund for Wales . The Investment Fund for Wales offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans from £25,000 to £100,000, debt finance from £100,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million. The events are aimed at smaller businesses, business advisors, accountants, bankers, lawyers, the wider small business support ecosystem and...
First published
4 October 2024
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4 October 2024
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ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides food businesses with technical, operational and commercial support to enable them to compete more effectively. Throughout October, November and December 2024 they are hosting a series of fully funded workshops for Welsh food and drink businesses including: Building a Brief The Stage Gate Process Developing a Safe Product Legal Labelling Requirements Basic Sensory Awareness For further information and to register for an event please select the...
First published
3 October 2024
Last updated
3 October 2024
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The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. The theme of 2024's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’. For further information please select the following links: World Federation for Mental Health (wfmh.global) WMHD2024 - ‘It Is Time To Prioritise Mental Health In The Workplace’ (wmhdofficial.com) World Mental Health Day 2024 | Mental...
First published
3 October 2024
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3 October 2024
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Are you a business in Wales that exports? If so, it would be great to hear from you. The Welsh Government has commissioned Miller Research to evaluate its export support programmes. The voice of businesses is key – whether you’ve benefited from Welsh Government export support or have found your own way to international markets, we need your input. Take the survey and play a key role in shaping the future of export support. This...
First published
2 October 2024
Last updated
2 October 2024
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WorldSkills UK has announced it will be partnering with the Welsh Government and Inspiring Skills Excellence to host the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025 in Wales for the first time ever. Wales will be gearing up to welcome the UK’s finest talent next November on the back of an incredibly successful final in Lyon this September, where two Welsh competitors brought home awards. Ruben Duggen bagged a silver in plumbing, while Ruby Pile was voted...
First published
2 October 2024
Last updated
2 October 2024
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Seventeen innovative projects from across Wales have been awarded up to £125,000 each as part of the Creative Skills Fund, Minister Jack Sargeant has announced. The Creative Skills Fund , now in its second round, aims to nurture new and existing talent by training and upskilling individuals across several creative sectors, including screen, music, immersive tech, animation and games. The first round, which opened in 2022, has already benefitted over 27,000 people with almost 500...
First published
2 October 2024
Last updated
2 October 2024
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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 10-week immersive Start-Up Accelerator Programme, set to launch in January 2025. The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme will provide a series of virtual sessions to deliver a comprehensive, rapid start-up experience. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on turning their ideas into fully operational businesses, with tailored...
First published
1 October 2024
Last updated
1 October 2024
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If you don’t have the inhouse expertise to keep your organisation cyber secure, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) offers services and tools to help organisations guard against commodity threats. The annual DSIT workforce survey continues to show there is a cyber security skills gap in many organisations. While the UK government’s longer-term work focuses on closing that gap, the NCSC offers a range of digital and industry provided cyber services to help organisations protect...
First published
1 October 2024
Last updated
1 October 2024
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The Innovation Directory is a valuable online resource developed by Life Sciences Hub Wales designed to connect users with essential information about organisations across Wales that are actively advancing health and social care innovation. Discover and Connect with Leading Innovators in Wales Whether you're looking for life sciences companies, health organisations, or innovation support services, the Innovation Directory is your go-to resource. It currently includes details about: 260+ Life Sciences Companies in Wales (Industry) Health...
First published
1 October 2024
Last updated
8 October 2024
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The fund will be delivered through a partnership between Neath Port Talbot Council and Welsh Government’s Business Wales. Supply chain businesses impacted by Tata Steel UK’s transition to electric arc steelmaking at Port Talbot will from today be able to seek funding to overcome short term challenges during the transition phase, as well as helping businesses refocus in preparation for new growth opportunities. Business Wales is today inviting businesses in the Tata Steel UK supply...
First published
30 September 2024
Last updated
30 September 2024

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