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Welcome to the latest issue of the newsletter for the Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme (HOVIP). Despite the recession and challenging times there are still reasons to be cheerful and optimistic. Read More...
Welcome to the third issue of the newsletter for the Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme (HOVIP). This is at a time when a chill wind is blowing through the economy making life difficult for individuals and businesses alike. Read More...
Welcome to the second issue of the newsletter for the Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme (HOVIP). The first issue described the business benefits delivered as a result of HOVIP1. This issue puts the spotlight on HOVIP2, the related initial opportunities for businesses, progress and details about this year's Innovation Awards & Market Place.Read More...
HOVIP is aimed at increasing the capacity for innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in any sector including new starts, sole traders, established businesses and social enterprises. Phase One was confined to the Heads of the Valleys and Phase Two has been extended to the whole of the five boroughs that comprise the region.Read More...







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.