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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

ARCH Innovation Forum
21 May 2025
Do you have a clever idea to improve healthcare in Wales?
Inspired by Nature Health and Care Spaces
15 May 2025
The Welsh Government have a vision to revolutionise healthcare in Wales by creating a comprehensive, safe, secure holistic health experience that seamlessly integrates Artificial Intelligence
New patent search tool to boost UK Innovation
14 May 2025
A new online search tool for UK patents will make it easier for businesses and innovators to search and access patent information.
Massive expansion of successful scheme to plug skills gap
13 May 2025
Individuals and businesses in Wales will benefit from an almost six-fold increase in the amount of subsidy available for accredited training opportunities.
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Innovation events

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