HOVIP - Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme

Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme

Delivered by business people for business people

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What is the biggest challenge you face in your business?

  • How to increase profits? Improve cashflow? Raise my profile?
  • How to improve our marketing? Find new customers? Get repeat business?
  • How to keep the business running AND implement new ideas?

If you answered “Yes” to one or more of these areas, read on and find out how HOVIP can help you.

Our mission is to create a business environment that understands, demonstrates and benefits from innovation and is recognised as a beacon for the rest of Wales and beyond.

HOVIP provides specialist training, hands-on support, networking and promotional opportunities that can help you achieve dramatic results more consistently. HOVIP has helped over 250 businesses achieve more than £1 million pounds in financial benefits alone and is helping to raise the profile of the region.

HOVIP is open to any business (or social enterprise) in the boroughs of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen – and not just those in the Heads of the Valleys.

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WAG logoMerthyr LogoHeads 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.