Innovation Brief, Issue 64

March 2024

Cymraeg
 
 

FEATURED

Domiciliary care innovation

Welsh Government and the SBRI Centre of Excellence are supporting two projects that use technology to transform how domiciliary care is delivered in Wales.

Read more about these two exciting projects and sign up to the Spotlight session to find out more about how you can apply for SBRI challenges.

 
 
 
 
Climate Change Minister, Julie James and Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething

£5.9 million given to organisations investing in research and innovation

Funding to the Welsh Blood Service for equipment to improve care for patients and an initiative to develop more sustainable poultry farming at Wern Heulog Farm are just two of the organisations supported.

Read more about how over 50 organisations have benefited from the SMART Capital equipment fund.  

Find out more about Innovation support and funding for your organisation.

Improved Cybersecurity for SMEs

A Smart Partnership between PureCyber, Swansea University and the Welsh Government is aiming to help improve cyber security for Small and Medium Enterprises. Read more about how your organisation can get involved.

Would your organisation benefit from a Smart Partnership? Find out more here.

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Boats in a bay

£1m boost for marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales.

The scheme aims to ensure environmentally and economically sustainable growth in the sector. There are 11 different categories with a maximum grant award of £100,000 and a minimum £500. 

To find out more about this offering click here.
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Events

SBRI Spotlight session

12th March – Spark Building Cardiff – 8:30 – 12:00

Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) offers organisations the opportunity to work directly with the public sector to develop new technologies and processes.

Join the event to find out more about the work of SBRI, and the opportunities available to your organisation here.

Funding available for IoT Solutions World Congress 2024

21st -  23rd May - Barcelona

The congress will allow Welsh organisations to develop international partnerships and connections with the potential to increase Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) cooperation.

The Welsh Government is providing funding for organisations to attend.

Register your interest by emailing Innovation@gov.wales

Innovation support and news

20th March - Online - 10:00 - 11:30 

Join this webinar here to learn about the latest news of innovation in Wales as well as upcoming opportunities for your organisation.

Research and Innovation funding

To find out about the latest funding opportunities from UK Research and Innovation, search their funding finder here.

  
 

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