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Life Sciences Hub Wales is the national connector and accelerator for health and social care innovation in Wales, working with industry, the NHS and universities to move proven ideas into practice faster.

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVM Catapult) gives Welsh manufacturers a direct link into the UK’s world leading network of applied research centres, helping them adopt digital, automated and sustainable technology production at pace.

The Cyber Innovation Hub (CIH) is Wales’ flagship engine for cyber security R&D, skills and startup creation, bringing together Cardiff University, industry and government to turn cutting edge research into deployable solutions… and new companies.

Marine Energy Wales sits at the heart of Wales’ blue green economy, bringing together developers, ports, supply chain and government to turn world class wind, wave and tidal resources into investable projects.

MediWales is the independent life sciences network for Wales, representing companies across MedTech, diagnostics, pharma, digital health and supporting services.

Thales is one of Wales’ most significant defence and cyber security employers, operating major facilities in South Wales that deliver secure communications, mission critical systems and cyber services for governments and critical national infrastructure.

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) is a £400m rail innovation, testing and showcasing facility being developed in South Wales, designed to serve rolling stock, infrastructure and technology providers from the UK and around the world.

Make UK is the UK’s representative voice for manufacturing, supporting 20,000 companies of all sizes across engineering, technology and the wider industrial sector.