Start-up & Innovation

All across Wales, bright new ideas are being put into action: in offices and laboratories, factories and festivals – on land, sea and in the air.

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Business and community unite: innovation in action

Businesses, institutions, organisations and communities in Wales joined forces to respond to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. We examine some of the cross-sector innovation that took place across the country.

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The new black gold

Find out how award-winning coffee is helping to regenerate the Welsh town of Ammanford.

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Dr Who Infinity video game by Tiny Rebel Games

How Cymru thrilled the video stars

Find out how Tiny Rebel Games are living their dream while also helping to boost the Welsh digital economy.

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A clean slate for motoring

Find out how the eco-friendly Riversimple Rasa aims to revolutionise Welsh car manufacturing and change the way we drive.

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Wales pioneered the 5p plastic bag charge to cut waste and pollution

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Fighting the threat of cyber crime

Discover how Airbus and Cardiff University have teamed up to fight cyber crime in the UK.

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Mapping the mind

Cardiff University's partnership with Magstim is leading research into the workings of the mind.

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Great Welsh inventions

Welsh scientists, engineers and inventors have been helping to shape the world for centuries.

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Menai's mussel man

Shaun Krijnen has single-handedly revived Menai’s oyster industry and restored its old mussel beds.

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