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SMART Partnerships

Status

Status not published

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Amount
£200,000

Funds collaborative projects between a Welsh business and a knowledge-base partner (university, college or research institute). Typically covers a substantial share of the academic partner's costs.

You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need

Funder

Welsh Government / Business Wales

public · regional

Deadline: Open all year

Your odds
Not published

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Effort
quick

Quick — mostly identity and bank details.

You fund 50% yourself.

Who can apply

Lead partner must be a Welsh knowledge base partner (HE/FE institution, RTO or Catapult); the Welsh business matches at least 50% in cash or in-kind. Projects last 6-12 months; contract research not eligible.

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Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://businesswales.gov.wales/topics-and-guidance/develop-innovative-ideas-organisations-products-or-services/access-funding-and-support/our-funding-and-support/smart-partnerships

"Funding will support 100% of the knowledge base partners eligible project costs, which will be matched by a minimum of 50% from the business. Duration of projects: 6-12 months."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: businesswales.gov.wales

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