The Welsh Government will co-fund a third round of investment in greener and cleaner innovation through the Ford Low Carbon Vehicle Transformation Fund as part of its response to the climate emergency. The Application form and guidance notes are below. We strongly advise that you speak to one of our Innovation Specialists to discuss your application. If you wish to request a o ne-to-one virtual briefing, please do so by emailing fordtransformationfund@gov.wales
Wales chairs the EU Vanguard Initiative High Levels Director Meeting
The Vanguard Initiative is a network of around forty European regions committed to use their smart specialisation strategies to improve the competitiveness of their key industrial sectors and collaborate to support development in the uptake of new and innovative technologies and products. Wales was an early adopter of Smart Specialisation and our new, mission-based, Innovation Strategy, Wales Innovates, is well aligned to the evolution of the concept of Partnerships for Regional Innovation. We also presented...
New £30m funds launched to boost innovation in Wales
The SMART Flexible Innovation Support (SMART FIS) Programme, which is now open for applications, will help Welsh businesses, research organisations, academia and public and third sector bodies to innovate, create new products and services, and improve skills, helping to develop RD&I capability and capacity to support sustainable growth. Investment will be targeted towards activity which will help deliver the missions laid out in the Welsh Government’s new innovation strategy, Wales Innovates. The programme will help...
Innovate UK and Welsh Government sign a new partnership agreement
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...
New Innovation Strategy launched for a Stronger, Fairer and Greener Wales
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...
Funding available to attend the IoT congress in Barcelona
Do you want to join a delegation of Welsh organisations to attend the IoT Solutions World Congress?
Innovation support and funding for your business
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...
A new Innovation Strategy for Wales
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.
SMEs based in Wales to continue to receive 75% contribution to KTP until March 2023
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...
Advances Wales – Issue 98 out now
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