Each year, Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) can be seen at flagship events in Wales, in the UK and internationally. 2026 was no different, but as an organisation, we decided to be a little bolder and make sure that our first two events of the year not only showcased what the region is all about, but it left a feeling of connection, of belonging, of wanting to know more about what we do, for all who attended.  

Innovation Investment Capital Limited Partnership (IIC), the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) backed fund, and the Development Bank of Wales today announced a joint equity investment in Antiverse Limited, the Cardiff-based artificial intelligence-driven TechBio company, alongside other international investors, as part of its $9.3 million Series A funding round.

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) launches the Venture AI Innovators Challenge, a new competition designed to unlock the potential of artificial intelligence to solve real-world business challenges, during their Wales Week London parliamentary reception.

Today, Wales unveiled its first comparative demonstration of hydrogen and electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), marking a major milestone in the nation’s ambition to accelerate cleaner, greener transport solutions.

Innovation Investment Capital Limited Partnership (IIC), the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) backed fund, today announces an investment into Sero, the energy innovation company transforming how homes improve energy performance and cut carbon.

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Anna McMorrin MP visited Bridgend-based fintech company Mazuma to see first-hand how UK Government-backed investment is driving innovation and growth in the region.