HOVIP - Heads of the Valley Innovation Programme

Heads of the Valley Innovation Programme

A Unique Opportunity to Become More Profitable

Testimonials

"Just the right time and opportunity to use this new knowledge. To anyone thinking about doing this training – just DO IT!! It's a whole new way of thinking!"

Paul Williams, Williams Medical Supplies plc

For Sole Traders

Have you ever asked yourself?

  • How do I increase sales?
  • How do I market my business?
  • How can I expand the business?
  • How can I develop a network of useful contacts?
  • How can I get everything done when there's only me?
  • How can I save money?

We know that running your own business can be tough. You have lots of ideas and know your products and services inside out, but money is tight and there's never enough time to do everything. And working on your own, you can sometimes feel isolated and begin to wonder if your ideas to take the business forward are workable or not.

HOVIP can help you tackle these challenges so that you can confidently take your business to the next level.

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.