As a partner in the COHES3ION project the Welsh Government will continue its virtual visits of partner regions, with the next stop in the Southern Region of Ireland. This visit will take place on the 15th October and will form part of the agenda for the EU Week of Cities and Regions side events. Partners will get to hear some of the good working practices taking place across the region. Register here.

The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is all about connecting societal challenges with innovative ideas from industry. To date, 18 different public bodies’ competitions have resulted in 40 contracts valued at over £3million being awarded to Welsh businesses. If you are a public sector body, or an innovative business and want to find out click here.

Laugh Project who has received Welsh Government SMART Expertise funding to develop innovative objects for people living with dementia won two awards in the UK Tech4Good awards: the 'People's Choice Award' and the overall 'Winner of Winners Award'!