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Innovate UK and Welsh Government sign a new partnership agreement

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A new plan to boost business in Wales, developed by Innovate UK, in partnership with Welsh Government, has been launched, paving the way for a strengthened innovation economy.

UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK and Welsh Government commit to a joint plan to help grow the Welsh economy. Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Welsh Minister for the Economy and the CEO of Innovate UK, representing the first MoU agreed with a devolved government. The plan will see Innovate UK and Welsh Government work together to create opportunities for innovators and entrepreneurs across Wales. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at an event held...
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New Innovation Strategy launched for a Stronger, Fairer and Greener Wales

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Working together for better jobs, improved health and care services, a greener environment and a more prosperous economy are the missions at the heart of a new innovation strategy for Wales being launched by the Welsh Government.

The new cross-government vision of innovation for a stronger, fairer, greener Wales points the way to a different approach to innovation in the future; one which adopts a “mission-based” attitude and collaboration into the following four missions: Education: This mission helps ensure Wales has an education system that supports the development of innovation skills and knowledge throughout people’s lives in Wales – ensuring the talent, enthusiasm and incredible potential of our young people who, in...
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Innovation support and funding for your business

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Support and funding available for businesses in Semiconductors, electronics or their supply chains

Innovation can help your business become more competitive, increase sales and enter new markets. Are you a business involved in semiconductors, electronics, or their supply chains? If so our package of Innovation support could be for you. We are offering: up to 8 days fully funded support to plan and implement productivity and design improvements free expert support and advice for you to adopt digital technologies staged innovation funding taking you from feasibility to marketing...
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A new Innovation Strategy for Wales

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The consultation for the new Innovation Strategy for Wales is now live

The consultation for the new Innovation Strategy for Wales is now live. The cross-government Strategy sets out how the Welsh Government, working with its partners, aims to develop a vibrant innovation culture in a stronger, fairer, greener Wales. Have your say by visiting this page. If you would like to contribute your views in person, why not come along to one of our consultation events? Email InnovationStrategy@gov.wales to register your interest.
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SMEs based in Wales to continue to receive 75% contribution to KTP until March 2023

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In September 2020, the Welsh Government announced an increased funding contribution for eligible Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) helping make them more accessible and cost-effective for SMEs in Wales.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a core component of Wales’ research, development and innovation offer to businesses and today, the Welsh Government extended this enhanced offer into 2023, in an effort to encourage more businesses to engage with KTP, benefit from the programme and increase (post covid) economic growth and societal impact. With the current difficult economic environment, the Welsh Government has announced that they will contribute 75% towards the total costs of KTP projects...
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Advances Wales – Issue 98 out now

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Net-Zero Housing and green bike production? Read about these and more in our Climate Change issue of Advances Wales

Coinciding with Cop 26 and COPCymru, this edition is climate change themed, profiling how Welsh Innovation is tackling the climate crisis. Article content includes the development of technology to assist net zero housing developments, sustainable approaches to bike production and exploration of a decarbonised smart local energy system using zero carbon hydrogen. View the latest edition of Advances here
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Three Welsh finalists nominated for the KTP Best of the Best awards 2021

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) combine a graduate, a business and a college or university to tackle a specific problem or challenge. Creativity, collaboration and a drive to make a real impact are what make KTP’s successful.

Supported by the Welsh Government, three KTP projects have been shortlisted for the ‘Best of the Best’ awards. University College London partnered with Biocatalysts Ltd have been shortlisted for the Engineering Excellence Award. Demonstrating outstanding application of engineering skills, they have jointly implemented novel ‘Ultra Scale-Down’ methods to increase enzyme manufacturing productivity by up to 50% in some instances. Verity Moorhouse is shortlisted for the Future Leader Award. Working with Cardiff Metropolitan University and So...
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The Innovation Advisory Council for Wales is seeking new members

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Do you want to help shape innovation policy across Wales?

The Innovation Advisory council is looking for new members. To find out more you can read the terms of reference and access the expression of interest (EOI) application form here If this sounds like you, please send your completed expression of interest form to innovationstrategy@gov.wales by 13th September. Successful candidates will be notified by 20th September.

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