Delivered by business people for business people





"To anyone thinking about attending these workshops – just do it! I have gained so much from attending the event. It has been an eye opener. I would recommend the course to anyone who wants to improve their business and be challenged. Looking forward to Day 2. Thank you."
Alexandra Smith, Alexandra Smith Therapies
HOVIP offers a range of support from Innovation Workshopss to sessions focused on addressing your business challenges as well as hands-on support to implement projects relevant to your business. And the programme is already delivering results.
Designed and developed by business people with real business experience, all HOVIP support aims to help you raise your game, become more competitive and get better results.
| Sole Trader | Businesses with less than 20 employees | Businesses with more than 20 employees | Social Enterprises | |
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| Creativity & Innovation Taster Workshop | ![]() |
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| Business Challenge Workshop | ![]() |
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| Client-Specific Business Challenge Workshop | ![]() |
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| Innovation Strategy & Action plan | ![]() |
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| Innovation Awards | ![]() |
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| Innovation Marketplace Event | ![]() |
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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.