Doing Business in Wales

Wales stands at the heart of the UK's clean energy revolution.

In a time of global industrial disruption and change, Wales is open for business. Our Advanced Manufacturing Sector is pioneering, collaborative, and ready to welcome investors seeking both proven results and innovation.

From advanced aerospace and automotive to defence and semiconductors, Wales in 2025 is a dynamic, proven home for investors who want results.

Wales is the nation where cyber resilience meets practical innovation. Here, cyber is the sector that stands as the operational backbone for industry, critical infrastructure, and public services. Wales stands up as global launchpad for collaborative, people-focused cybersecurity.

Wales continues to rise as a globally recognised hub for fintech innovation. Agile, collaborative, and open for investment, it is home to a new generation of digital finance pioneers alongside the established success stories that place nations firmly on the map for international investors.

Wales offers investors a clear route to success in life sciences. An agile, integrated health system, deep university and clinical partnerships, competitive operating costs, and a government that actively unlocks growth.

Wales is rapidly emerging as a dynamic hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, offering a compelling blend of ethical leadership, digital infrastructure, and international collaboration.

The technology driving America's digital future is being created in Wales. Our world-leading semiconductor cluster exports 95% of its innovations globally, powering everything from data centres to autonomous vehicles.

This is the story of Wales, and its emergence as a global force in compound semiconductors. A sector quietly supporting the devices, networks, and breakthroughs that will define the world for us all in the next century.