HOVIP - Heads of the Valley Innovation Programme

Heads of the Valley Innovation Programme

A Unique Opportunity to Become More Profitable

Testimonials

"Extremely useful and practical advice which is very relevant and can be applied in many ways".

Wendy Locke, Virtual Assistance

Benefits & Case Studies

The innovation services that are preferentially delivered via HOVIP are proven and have helped organisations achieve real financial, process and people benefits, for example:

  • Abergavenny Fine Foods – saving £4,000 p.a. as a result of a lunch-time session to solve a long standing production problem
  • Admiral Group – "Very much enjoyed the day and gained a lot more than expected. You tend to be a bit sceptical of training days and what more you can learn but this was very worthwhile. Would highly recommend" (N.Joyce, Motivational Manager)
  • Beacons Products – trebled the monthly sales of one product to £16,000
  • Merthyr Tydfil Social Care and Workforce Development Partnership – creatively developed a strategic plan to unlock £160,000 funding from the National Assembly

Case studies of work in progress and benefits from HOVIP SMEs can be accessed below:

  • BT
  • HSBC Bank plc
  • NGB
  • NESTA
  • Wales Quality Centre

Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme (HOVIP) aims to increase the capacity for innovation in businesses in the region. Phase 1 was KEF ESF Funded and hosted by Merthyr Tydfil College. HOVIP2 is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government HoV Regeneration initiative and is hosted by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.