SMART Innovation is a programme delivered by experts in the form of engineers, scientists, industrialists and intellectual property specialists – all working with one goal in mind – and that’s to help Welsh businesses prosper.
They aren’t superheroes in capes (some may wear white coats), but they do come with thousands of hours of industry experience between them which means they know a thing or two about helping businesses innovate to get ahead. Increasingly, they are also focusing their efforts on supporting businesses with a drive towards decarbonisation too as part of Welsh Government’s commitment to a greener working world.
In a nutshell, our team is about three things:
- Expertise – we work here on the ground in Wales but have access to a UK wide network of specialists.
- Money – let’s not beat around the bush, money can be key so we can help you access financial help.
- Support – manufacturing and design consultancy from an approved framework of private sector advisors.
And it’s these three things that are central to our success and yours because if we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that no business is an island. By linking with and learning from others, you unearth opportunities, kickstart processes and accelerate growth.
The new automated process that we have has enabled us to digitise our patterns, and that has actually led to a 12% increase in efficiencies in the manufacturing process.
Ruth Lee, Corwen
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