Collaboration

We recognise the importance of collaboration and have many networks, agreements and partnerships that can help you connect with many like minded innovative organisations in Wales, the UK and across the world.

International Collaboration

1) Horizon Europe is the EU’s funding programme for research and innovation. It supports the sharing of knowledge and the creation of technologies between partners.

2) The Vanguard Initiative connects 38 regions in Europe facilitating interregional collaboration.

3) The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale. It is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions.

UK collaboration

1) Contracts for Innovation connect public sector challenges with innovative ideas from industry, enabling organisations to use technology and new solutions to tackle societal problems whilst supporting businesses to develop and grow.

2) Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency. It supports business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions. Search for current funding opportunities for your organisation.

3) Memorandum Understanding (MOU) is the joint understanding between the Welsh Government and Innovate UK on how best to achieve Innovation in Wales.

4) Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP) could help you benefit from an innovation support programme to help your business innovate and grow. These schemes will link you with an academic or research organisation and a graduate to help you achieve your goals.