HOVIP - Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme

Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme

Delivered by business people for business people

Testimonials

"Extremely useful and practical advice which is very relevant and can be applied in many ways".

Wendy Locke, Virtual Assistance

HOVIP Supporters

Supporters / Steering Group 2008–09

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 (Julian Bosley)
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council (John Edney)
  • Community Enterprise Wales (Shannon Robinson)
  • Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (Gareth Voyle)
  • NESTA (Lis Burnett)
  • Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (Lorna Reed)
  • Torfaen County Borough Council (Dave Ludlow)
Global Academy
Equinox
  • SWCC
  • BT
  • FS4B
  • HSBC Bank plc
  • Capital Law
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.