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Mid Wales Challenge-Led Launchpad Series
Development and delivery of a new approach to linking challenge-led innovation with skills development. The Mid Wales Challenge-Led Launchpad Series.
Innovation Strategy and AberInnovation developed and delivered an innovative approach to a new business and skills development programme known as the the Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Series. Innovation Strategy secured £810,000 funding to run the programme with partners AberInnovation and further developed a collaboration to support businesses and people across Mid Wales. The programme is currently in it's second round, building on the success of the first to continue supporting businesses.
The Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Series is a new programme aimed at developing novel solutions to public sector and societal issues through research and innovation whilst offering new market opportunities for businesses and people in Mid Wales. Projects are 100% funded to participate in R&D, focused on specific identified needs and are open to all organisations that can demonstrate a route to market for their solution. Challenge Led Launchpad aims to address core areas of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 to help renew our communities and build a more productive and prosperous economy in Mid Wales.
The programme enables businesses to analyse and evaluate the potential of concepts and ideas for eventual deployment through collaboration with academia and regional leadership to encourage success and growth. Through a collaborative working model, it delivers expertise and resources to accelerate the development of innovative businesses and accelerate growth through high impact innovation. The programme includes tailored support and the potential to utilise unique regional capital assets and technology to support businesses in the development of novel solutions. Challenge Led Launchpads will provide excellent opportunities for businesses to develop and demonstrate technology to a range of stakeholders within the partnership acting as potential customers.
Business Case Studies
The Mid Wales Challenge-Led Launchpad has so far supported a wide range of businesses during it's first and second rounds. To read more about what support business have received and their unique innovations click on the images below.
Nellie Technologies
Nellie Technologies design, deliver, and deploy biotech carbon capture solutions.
New Juice
New Juice are working towards creating a Net-Zero Wales through reducing the emissions associated with mile transportation, processing, and distribution.
PlantSea
PlantSea use seaweed to create biodegradable alternatives to plastics and curb plastic pollution.
Pennotec
Pennotec provide advice and develop technology to valorise waste and/or reduce the impact of waste on the environment.
LOHAS Recycling
LOHAS Recycling specialise in creating organic fertiliser from organic waste through a process of rapid fermentation.
History Ventures
History Ventures are heritage consultants working to improve community health through a novel app.
Polytag
Polytag are pioneering the use of QR codes on packaging to contribute to the development of a circular economy and promote a holistic approach to health.
PROHEMPOTIC
PROHEMPOTIC are an innovative business developing hemp-based food and drink products.
Vertikit
Vertikit provide access to and develop the latest growing technologies for farmers.
Mid Wales Challenge-Led Launchpad summary video
The film below offers a brief look into the innovative projects completed as part of the second round of the Launchpad programme.