May 2024

Advances Wales Issue 102 This edition of Advances focuses on unveiling Alzheimer’s link to the immune system, studying women’s physical health in extreme environments, strengthening clovers’ potential to cut nitrogen fertiliser use and monitoring ocean warming with help from Antarctic seals. Read here.

New VInnovate fund The Vanguard Initiative has launched an interregional scheme supporting Welsh organisation to collaborate on Innovative projects with partners across Europe To find out more and to apply click here.

Future Proofing Fund now open Grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 are available to help organisations invest in renewable energy technology, carry out improvements to the fabric of business premises, and upgrades to systems or machinery to reduce energy use.   For more information about the fund click here.

Events

Decarbonising public sector vehicles

7^th June – 10:00 – 14:00 - ACE Centre, Aberthaw Power Station

Open to public and third sector organisation this event will showcase how the CCR challenge fund is helping to decarbonise public sector vehicles. To sign up click here.

SBRI North Wales spotlight

10^th June – 9:00 – 13:00 - M-SParc Gaerwen 

This event will outline the challenge led process for funding collaboration and innovation. You will hear from organisations who have benefited from these schemes and have the chance to network with experts.

To find out more and register click here.

Developing effective collaborations

2^nd July 9:30 – 13:00 – Cardiff School of Management

Are you looking for expertise from academics? This event will give you the opportunity to network with academics as well as organisations offering Innovation support and funding.

Sign up to this event here.

Innovate Local: Wrexham

4^th July – 9:30 – 16:00 – Wrexham University

Do you want to grow or improve your business but aren’t sure how to start?

Join Innovate UK, business leaders, innovators and experts to find out how Innovation can support your business.

Find out more and register here.

Match2Achieve – Women in Tech for Food

17^th September - 10:30 CET – Online

This online pitch forum will spotlight women-led companies spearheading innovative solutions in the food.

Find out more and apply to take part here.

2024 European Circular Economy Hotspot 

7^th – 9^th October 2024 - Cardiff.

The Hotspot will share Wales' circular economy achievements and aspirations and give the opportunity to learn about circular economy solutions from the public sector, private sector, and communities from Wales and beyond. Read more here.