A warm welcome to the latest edition of News From, the newsletter that gives you key updates on CCR’s work across the region on funding projects, innovation and opportunities.
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I’m really pleased to highlight some of our activities here – Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) is all about harnessing the best in the public and private sectors in South East Wales, bringing teams together and often acting as a catalyst for amazing success.
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A specific example of this is the work we are doing with a Chepstow-based company, IQ Endoscopes. Though our Challenge Fund, our initial £374,000 investment enabled this medical tech company to raise multi-million private sector funding and the resulting technology is set to transform the way that endoscopies operate. The full story so far can be read in these pages.
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Another success story in these pages is our £35m housing funding programme that is on track to deliver 2,500 new homes and supporting 14 housing developments across South East Wales.
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With best wishes for a Happy Christmas, see you in the New Year!
The Main Story
Cardiff Capital Region funds transformation in endoscopy treatment
CCR’s Challenge Fund invested a six-figure sum into IQ Endoscopes, a medical tech company in Chepstow, and this led to £17m of private sector funding and a major breakthrough in patient care.
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£35m CCR fund transforms derelict land into homes
CCR’s Housing Viability Gap Fund continues to deliver on new housing, helping to fund 2,500 new homes in the region.
SoS Wales visit to pioneering Transcend Packaging, funded by CCR
CCR arranged a visit to Transcend Packaging for the Secretary of State for Wales to discover how CCR’s funding is helping to create truly recyclable coffee cups for Europe.
Award win No 2 for CCR… Small Deal of the Year
The CCR team has won its second major commercial award in four months, this time for Small Deal of the Year. This follows an earlier win for Property Funder of the Year in Wales.
Cardiff Capital Region backed by at least £30m from UK Government
This Local Innovation Partnership Fund will unlock new, locally led innovation that can improve lives across the country, UK Science Minister Lord Vallance announced in July
CCR’s Strategic Premises Fund funding eco refurbishment of Bridgend industrial site
CCR’s Premises Fund steps in to assist in the purchase and refurbishment of a key industrial site in Bridgend.
CCR Events
MIPIM, Programme Partnership
CCR has launched its new Invest Partnership Programme, bringing public and private sectors together to collaborate on promoting the region as a destination for capital and foreign direct investment.
CCR’s new Annual Dinner
Thank you to all who attended the Cardiff Capital Region Annual Dinner.
It was a privilege to bring together so many of our partners, councillors, and regional leaders, all united by a shared vision of driving investment, innovation, and opportunity across South East Wales.
The conversations, connections, and commitments made at events like this remind us of what can be achieved when public and private sectors work in partnership for the good of our communities.
We look forward to continuing this journey together.
Wales Tech Week, 24-26 November, ICC Wales
CCR attended Wales Tech Week with a major stand and sponsorship presence. CCR officers spoke on all three stages throughout the three days of the event and provided support and engagement with tech leaders and with people looking to upskill in tech.
CCR was supported on the stand by two partners, Media Cymru and the Innovation Investment Capital fund.
Wales Climate Week, 3 – 7 November: Virtual event
CCR attending and supported the virtual Wales Climate Week event in November, with climate and energy experts engaging and answering questions on how organisations can tackle climate change.
This year’s theme centred on creating a practical plan for reducing carbon emissions over the next five years and beyond. With a particular focus on unlocking the benefits of change.
For more information, contact us at info@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk
How CCR’s investment in Zip World transformed Tower Colliery
This podcast delves into the investment’s strategic thinking, the challenges of repurposing such an iconic site, and the ripple effect on job creation, community pride, and investor confidence.
Space Innovation: South East Wales at the Frontier
South East Wales is building a reputation as one of the UK’s most dynamic regions for space and advanced technology. This podcast discusses the projects that are helping the region to connect its industrial past with a high-tech future.
Listen here
CCR’s Economic Well-being Statement, Objectives and Action Plan
Download CCR’s critical series of economic objectives that set out our approach to fostering a regional economy that is stronger, fairer and greener, creating conditions for shared prosperity.
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