About us
We are award-winning innovation specialists that help Wales’ most innovative businesses and organisations with research and development of innovative and disruptive solutions to achieve fairer, greener and inclusive growth.
Our Approach
Delivering significant benefits and providing excellent value for money
We deliver unique expertise and resources to accelerate the development of innovative businesses and organisations across key sectors throughout Wales. We work with public, private and academic organisations on research, business and innovation projects to create new market opportunities, deliver impact and tackle societal issues leading to economic growth.
We are trusted partners with a track record of bringing significant benefits to organisations and people throughout Wales. Our highly experienced professionals have delivered projects which have produced significant outcomes.
Our impact
£17.9m+
R&D funding and finance secured and rising for businesses and organisations
790+
Businesses supported through our innovation programmes
260+
Jobs created through our business and skills support programmes
£10m+
Secured for public sector challenge led innovation programmes
580+
R&D projects completed delivering benefits for public private & academic partners
Meet our experts
Our team is made up of the most experienced and innovative experts from across Wales. We provide years of combined experience and knowledge to support businesses and organisations achieve growth.
Luke Player
Director & Innovation Specialist
Vicki Strachan
Intellectual Property Specialist
Jeff Bartlett
Business & Innovation Manager
Marc Roberts
Business & Innovation Manager
Christine Clarke
Senior Bid Writer & Analyst
Kieran Hooper-Warren
Business Coach
Gerri Hasley
Project Manager & Bid Writer
Katherine Witts
Marketing & Events Assistant
Nathalia Lawen
Project Co-Ordinator & Marketing
Lowri Pitcher
Project Officer & Welsh Translator
Clare Foley
Marketing & Events Coordinator