This online pitch forum within the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) will spotlight women-led companies spearheading innovative solutions in the food technology sector. Find out more and apply to take part here.
Funding to support interregional collaboration
Vinnovate will support projects that connect expertise and technologies across borders in technology areas including Smart Health, Artificial Intelligence and Hydrogen. With at least one SME involved , projects will aim to develop a smarter more sustainable industry. To read the full list of technology areas and to find out more about how to get involved si gnup for the VInnovate webinar here.
Expression of Interest in Startup Summit
Ministry of the Economy in Baden Württemberg organises a Startup summit which brings together the Startup Community of Baden Württemberg with national and international Corporates, Family offices, VCs and Accelerators for an Expo and Conference with networking, pitches and matchmaking. Baden Württemberg International warmly invites UK Startups to take part in the next edition on Friday July 11, 2024, in Stuttgart. UK Startups are also invited to take part in one of 2 x 2-day...
Successful Capital Call increases research, development and innovation capacity for Welsh organisations
50 projects were supported leading to grant support of £5.9 million towards total project costs of £13.9 million. Projects came from all areas of the economy including health boards, businesses, academia and the third sector with a geographical spread across Wales. 17 local authorities saw successful applicants. In a joined-up approach from government, the funding came from both the Economy & Climate Change ministries. The successful projects are: Company - Area Circular Economy Funded Projects...
New Issue of Advances out now!
This Winter edition of Advances Wales features, the impact of space on the human brain. New innovative ways of identifying Parkinson’s risk through smartwatches and how honey can be used as an alternative to antimicrobial drugs. You can read the latest edition here, whilst past issue can be viewed on the business Wales website here.
23rd Student Innovation Awards
Held in the heart of Cardiff Bay on December 14th at The Senedd, the ceremony celebrated the achievements of the budding inventors. The Innovation Awards aim to inspire creativity among young minds in Wales, urging them to rethink conventional designs of everyday products and services. The Prize Winners 2023: A Level 1st - Sion O’Keeffe, Ysgol Bro Pedr, FretLuminate 2nd - Carys Boardman ,Ysgol Bryn Elian, Accessibility Toolkit 3rd - Tomas Billington, King Henry VIII...
Wales Climate Week
This year’s focus was given to exploring ‘fairness’ in context to Climate Change. This year’s event examined the disproportionate impacts of climate change on different people, groups and places, and address how we can ensure that benefits associated with climate policies are distributed fairly across society. Furthermore, the event sought to explain the connection of climate change to the cost-of-living crisis and the barriers that business regions and communities are facing. Wales climate week programme...