Croeso | Welcome
angharad on 12/09/2025

Croeso | Welcome

Welcome to Aim Higher. As a member, all of our online events are free to you. Each month we’ll share new content from our associates which will be in the middle of the month, followed a couple of days later by an online session where you can join the discussion. The Briefing Room is where you’ll find updates on funding and legislation, while News & Updates is used for ad hoc information that may be useful to your business, with space for you to add your own comments. You’ll also find a bank of free templates to explore and use. If you have any queries, please get in touch with us at info@aimhigherapp.com

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Green Gateway Grants
 angharad on 29/05/2026

Green Gateway Grants

This grant is focused on Mid and West Wales to build a diverse and sustainable workforce.

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Bridgend Start-up Fund
 angharad on 18/05/2026

Bridgend Start-up Fund

In partnership with UK Steel Enterprise & Bridgend County Borough Council, they have launched their start up fund.

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Ynni Cymru- Grant
 angharad on 04/05/2026

Ynni Cymru- Grant

This is a recently published fund. Ynni Cymru is faciliated by Welsh Government. There is a £10million pound pot where all projects must be complete by March 2027. Please see below the eligibility,

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Economic Growth and Investment Fund Open
 angharad on 24/03/2026

Economic Growth and Investment Fund Open

An Economic Growth & Investment Fund has been established in response to Tata Steel UK’s decarbonisation and restructuring at Port Talbot, with £11.78 million in total funding. It offers grants of £300,001 to £1.5 million (up to £2 million in exceptional cases), covering up to 70% of project costs, to support business growth, investment, innovation, infrastructure, and job creation. Eligible applicants must be SMEs (or standalone profit centres) trading for at least two years and based in, or relocating to, Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot, or Swansea. Priority is given to high-value and green economy sectors, particularly those strengthening local supply chains and supporting the transition to green steel and renewable industries.

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Economic Growth and Investment Fund- Port Talbot
angharad on 17/02/2026

Economic Growth and Investment Fund- Port Talbot

If you have a business located in the Port Talbot area, a new funding pot has been launched. The Economic Growth and Investement Fund is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help them grow.

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Carmarthenshire Enterprise Fund (premises fund)open
 angharad on 03/02/2026

Carmarthenshire Enterprise Fund (premises fund)open

The Carmarthenshire Enterprise Fund (CEF) can provide financial assistance to businesses and sole traders for the development of new and existing business premises, where jobs are being created as a result.

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Funding for AI in Wales
angharad on 13/01/2026

Funding for AI in Wales

Welsh Government are funding businesses to adopt AI to boost productivity.

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Croeso | Welcome to 2026
 angharad on 05/01/2026

Croeso | Welcome to 2026

Croeso | Welcome, whether you’re new to the app or you’ve been with us for a while.

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Nadolig Llawen | Merry Christmas
 angharad on 23/12/2025

Nadolig Llawen | Merry Christmas

I would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas. Thank you for your support in 2025. Remember, if you are reviewing your business in 2026, please take full advantage of this app.

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Innovate UK Growth Catalyst – Investor Partnerships Round 2
 angharad on 16/12/2025

Innovate UK Growth Catalyst – Investor Partnerships Round 2

Looking to scale your business? Innovate UK’s Growth Catalyst Looking to scale your business? Innovate UK’s Growth Catalyst is offering up to £900k in grant funding (within projects up to £2m) for late-stage R&D and commercialisation—matched with private investment through Investor Partners. This £100m initiative targets high-growth sectors like clean energy, digital, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and more.

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Social Housing Loan
 angharad on 03/12/2025

Social Housing Loan

The Welsh Government has reopened its social-housing loan scheme for 2025/26, allocating £36 million to help Registered Social Landlords deliver more affordable, low-carbon homes and upgrade existing properties to modern energy-efficiency and quality standards. The funding will be offered as low-cost loans of £1 million to £10 million, supporting both new builds and improvements required under the 2023 Welsh Housing Quality Standard. This investment builds on a previous £90 million loan scheme launched earlier in 2025, which was expected to create 277 new homes and upgrade more than 4,000 existing ones, signalling a strong governmental focus on addressing housing supply, affordability, and climate-focused home improvements across Wales.

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Flexible Skills Programme
 angharad on 20/11/2025

Flexible Skills Programme

This Welsh Government initiative offers up to 50% funding towards training and skills development- an excellent opportunity to invest in your workforce at a significantly reduced cost.

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