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St David Awards 2021

The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales and recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales and abroad.

Each year there are 9 St David Awards, the first 8 of which are nominated for by the public:

Innovate UK Smart Grants: apply for funding

Opportunity for UK registered organisations to apply for a share of up to £25 million from Innovate UK to deliver disruptive R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy.

All proposals must be business focused.

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Women in Innovation Awards 2020/21

Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering 10 Women in Innovation Awards to female entrepreneurs across the UK.

The UK Transition – take action now

The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit ends this year. Check the new rules from January 2021 and take action now.

Businesses that import and export goods

From 1 January 2021 the process for importing and exporting goods will change.

Digital Business Meetups

If you are an innovator looking for support to grow your business, join the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) for online information and networking events.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) update

There are changes to the CJRS, from 1 September 2020 the UK Government will pay 70% of wages up to a maximum cap of £2,187.50 for the hours the employee is on furlough. Employers will top up employees’ wages to ensure they receive 80% (up to £2,500).

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