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

For Businesses with less than 20 Employees

Have you ever asked yourself?

  • How do we increase profits?
  • How do we improve cashflow?
  • How do we keep the business running and implement new ideas?
  • How do we find new customers?
  • How do we get repeat business?
  • How do we improve our products and services?

A business undergoes numerous changes throughout its lifetime. As it grows and matures, the role of the owner or founder begins to change and they discover they cannot both do the business as well as run the business. The business starts employing more people and introduces processes and procedures. Decision-making is more formalised and additional skills, expertise and experience are required.

Whether you are an employee, the owner or founder, or a manager in this type of business, HOVIP can help you tackle these challenges so that you can continue to move the business forward.

Relevant opportunities for your business

Opportunity Availability
Creativity & Innovation Taster Workshop This service is available
Business Challenge Workshop (open) This service is available
Client-Specific Business Challenge Workshop This service is not available
Implementation Support This service is available
Innovation Strategy & Action plan This service is not available
Partner Services This service is available
Innovation Awards This service is available
Innovation Marketplace Event This service is available
Practice Enterprise Network This service is not available

To be eligible to participate in this exciting programme and benefit from the preferential rates and unique services, your business must be based in one of these local authority areas:- Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf or Torfaen

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  • 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.