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Develop innovative ideas for organisations, products or services

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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.

Haydale's success

SMART FIS offers funding and technical support. See how Haydale thrived and how your organisation could too using SMART FIS support.

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.

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Innovation news

Event - Delivering the Vision for the OEA Region
20 Jan 2026
The event, which takes place on 29 January 2026 at Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl, will feature discussions with offshore wind developers and marking the launch of the Offshore Energy Alliance (OEA) P
Manufacturing sector championed on visit to major Mid Wales employer
20 Jan 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, has championed the strength and innovation of Welsh manufacturing and reiterated the Welsh Government’s unwavering support for
£2.1 million support to help Welsh businesses adopt AI
12 Jan 2026
Welsh Government funding of £2.1 million will see dedicated support made available to help SMEs across Wales adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and maximise the benefits of its potential.
North Wales Business Crime Prevention Event
8 Jan 2026
Join the fully funded crime prevention event focused on businesses in North Wales taking place in Wrexham on 5 February 2026, looking at how to keep businesses safe from crime.
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Innovation events

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