Innovation Brief 57

 May 2023

Cymraeg

 
 
 
 
 
 
Wiltan

Dealing with the challenge of increasing raw material prices

Pontypool based Wiltan Ltd has gained a competitive edge with the purchase of new machinery. Find out how Welsh Government Innovation support helped the business here 

The King’s Awards for Enterprise

The awards are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of:

  • innovation
  • international trade
  • sustainable development
  • promoting opportunity through social mobility

They are free to enter find out more here

Wales-Quebec joint call for proposals 2023

The Welsh Government and the Government of Quebec have launched a funding call to support organisations in Wales and Quebec, Canada, to develop collaborations and partnerships.

Proposals focused on the areas of economy, science and innovation and arts and culture will be prioritised. Find out more here

ADVANCES WALES- ENGLISH

Events

Growing your business in defence using innovation funding from the Defence and Security Accelerator
Online event – 6 June 2023 - 11:00 -12:00
The session will focus on
  • Defence Technology Exploitation Programme, the Defence and Security Accelerators key supply chain strengthening funding mechanism, designed to enable innovation within current and future supply chains to Defence
  • Defence Innovation Loans, an exciting opportunity to allow funding of mature innovations to commercialisation and a credible mechanism to close the innovation funding "valley of death".

Register now

New Flexible Innovation Support

Online Event - 8 June 2023 – 09:30 – 10:45

Flexible Innovation Support Fund, SMART FIS helps you to create jobs and improve people’s lives by driving cutting-edge research and innovation. Its single aim is to help Welsh organisations achieve “Innovation Excellence” by developing Innovation Plans alongside a team of specialists who provide expertise, consultants and funding.

Following the event there is also the opportunity for one-to-one meetings with Innovation colleagues. To book your place click here

Circular Economy Fund

Online Event - 8 June 2023 – 09:30 – 10:45

You will also have the opportunity to hear about the new Circular Economy Fund which will provide an important mechanism to support businesses to transition to a circular, net zero carbon economy. Register here.

Food Supply Chain Open Innovation Workshop

AMRC Cymru - 5 July 2023 - 10:00 - 15:00 

The Welsh Government invites you to register for an open innovation workshop to explore challenges and opportunities in our food supply chains as we journey towards a more sustainable net zero future.

Register here

 
 

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