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Develop innovative ideas for organisations, products or services

We support and fund organisations to innovate to encourage economic growth and create jobs.

We can help you to create new innovative ideas and improve existing products.

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
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SMART Flexible Innovation Support (FIS)

We help businesses, the third sector, public sector bodies and research organisations to innovate and create new products and services. This can help increase commercialisation, improve skills and ensure Wales remains competitive and strives towards carbon-free in the future.

St Davids Children's Society

St. David’s Children Society reflect on their success following their participation in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) which has helped them to streamline the adoption process.

Student Innovation Awards

The Student Innovation Awards are a chance for young people to showcase their innovative ideas.

Down to Zero: Cynon Taf

Down to Zero: Cynon Taf Community Housing Group takes an innovative approach to decarbonisation with the help of SMART partnerships.

PlantSea tackling plastic pollution with seaweed and innovation support

Based in St Asaph, North Wales, PlantSea is tackling the global issue of pollution head-on through biodegradable, seaweed-based packaging.

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Innovation news

Discover funding, support and new opportunities for your business
3 Nov 2026
Join the Welsh Government and Advanced Propulsion Centre on Thursday 19 November 2026 at the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) for the South Wales and West of England Funding
World Food Day 2026
15 Oct 2026
World Food Day takes place annually on 16 October, this year’s theme is ‘Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow’.
Remembering Aberfan
6 Oct 2026
The First Minister will lead Wales in a moment of reflection on 21 October to mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan tragedy
Written Statement: Sbardun
5 Oct 2026
Adam Price MS, Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
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