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.
SMART Flexible Innovation Support (FIS)
SMART FIS is open to any organisation wishing to engage in Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I), including the third sector, local authorities and health boards.
For a new organisation this might mean accessing technology to get a new idea off the ground; for a developing one, it could be help with a project which you know has potential; and for an established organisation it might be about specialist know-how to give you an international edge by opening up new markets.
Delivered by a team of specialist engineers, scientists, industrialists and intellectual property experts, helping Welsh organisations achieve “Innovation Excellence”.
This increasingly means a focus on decarbonisation and the circular economy as part of Welsh Government’s commitment to a better world.
The scheme is about three things:
1. Expertise – we work in Wales but have access to a UK-wide network of specialists.
2. Money – funding can be key, so we can help you access finance.
3. Support – specialist advice from an approved framework of advisors.
SMART FIS support in action
Haydale is a leading advanced materials solutions company that specialises in the design, development, and commercialisation of materials in particular graphene. Using the Welsh Government's SMART FIS support, the company’s research and development efforts were pushed forward, allowing it to make remarkable strides in advancing its groundbreaking graphene-based heating solutions.
See how you could benefit from similar support by reading about their success.
Next Steps
If you think this is the right support for your organisation, you can get in touch.
Due to the level of interest in SMART FIS funding, we are taking longer than usual to respond to enquiries. A member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.