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Collaboration is at the heart of Wales Innovates for a stronger, fairer, greener Wales. Start your collaboration journey here.
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Innovation can help your organisation to become more competitive, increase sales and enter new markets. Here you can find out what support and funding is available to help you to innovate.
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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

AI Airlock Phase 2
7 Jul 2025
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) opens second round of applications to test cutting-edge AI medical technologies following successful pilot phase.
New research investment fund
30 Jun 2025
The UKRI (UK Research and Investment) will work with local experts to grow local economies, jobs and skills, improving lives across the UK.
Welsh business announced as winner of Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
26 Jun 2025
From ethical metal recycling to AI-driven edtech and digital identity, twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) 2025 Made in the
Be part of Wales’ net zero journey
25 Jun 2025
Join Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme and the Mid Wales Growth Deal for a day of impactful collaboration and innovation on 10 July 2025 at Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown.
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Innovation events

Please note: The Business Wales events finder promotes events from a range of organisations, including our own Business Wales services. Details for third-party events led by private or third-sector organisations may not be available in Welsh.
Business Wales Expo - Meet the Buyers
10 Sep 2025 Exhibitions and Trade Fairs
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Business Wales Expo - Meet the Buyers
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