HOVIP - Heads of the Valley Innovation Programme

Heads of the Valley Innovation Programme

A Unique Opportunity to Become More Profitable

Testimonials

"The key things I have learnt are a re-assessment of my customer base and re-direction of my effort. It is well worth attending this Creativity and Innovation workshop."

Phil Corke, MD Design & Manufacture Ltd

HOVIP Supporters

Supporters / Steering Group 2007–08

Team HOVIP also consists of the HOVIP Steering Group. We are equally indebted to the representatives from the five Economic Development teams in the HoV County Borough Councils, for their advice and support:

  • Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (Leanne O’Connor)
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council (John Edney)
  • Community Enterprise Wales (Shannon Robinson)
  • Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (Gareth Voyle)
  • NESTA (Richie Turner)
  • Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (Ross Chamberlain)
  • Torfaen County Borough Council (Dave Ludlow)
  • 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.