Issue 59, August Newsletter

August 2023

Cymraeg
 
 

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£1m of funding available for green vehicle innovation

The Welsh Government is co-funding a third round of investment in greener and cleaner innovation through the Ford Low Carbon Vehicle Transformation Fund, as part of its response to the climate emergency. The Fund has already supported eight Welsh-based organisations read more and find out how to apply here.

 
 
 
 
St David award

St David Awards 2024

We need your help to find the next winners of the St David Awards, the national awards of Wales. This is your chance to recognise the exceptional people that make Wales great! Nominations for the Awards which include a category for Innovation, Science and Technology close on the 19th October.

To nominate someone, click here.

 

Improved prostate cancer diagnosis

The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Centre of Excellence has used funding from the Welsh Government to help develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The collaboration between NHS Wales, Ibex and University Health Boards has led to more accurate and effective diagnoses of prostate cancer.

Read more here.

 Ipad on a science background

Media Cymru Development Fund 

The Fund offers up to £50,000 for Wales based individuals and businesses to research and develop (R&D) innovation-driven projects that demonstrate clear potential for a tangible product, experience or service in the media sector.

Find out more here. 

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Innovation Drumbeat:

Online event 19th September 14:00 - 15:20 

To hear about the latest support and funding opportunities for innovation, R&D funding as well as how to make these projects more effective, sign onto our webinar here.

Unlocking Potential Award

The Innovate UK awards aim to build an accessible innovation system that is more representative of UK society. They are designed to harness the power of diversity, whilst developing and delivering the talent and skills the UK needs. Two levels of support are available to cover different stages of a business journey:

  • Begin: up to £15K of support
  • Build: up to £50k of support

Find out more

UK Technology Fast 50 Awards 2023

The awards highlight the 50 fastest growing tech companies in the UK. Nominations close at midnight on 1 September 2023. Read more here.

 

  
 

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