Written question WQ96687
- Asked by
- Samuel KurtzConservative
- To be answered by
- Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 1 day
Question
What funding streams or innovation support are available to businesses in Wales developing hemp-based products or processing facilities?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Innovation and Business support can both be accessed through our Business Wales website which offers bespoke information, guidance and support on how to develop ideas and projects in commercially viable ways. To ensure the most appropriate advice possible, Business Wales can be contacted on 03000 6 03000 and information can be found on the website Homepage | Business Wales (gov.wales).
For innovative projects our SMART Flexible Innovation Support provides innovation support across Wales. It is available to established organisations wishing to engage and invest in research, development and innovation (RD&I), including the third sector, local authorities and health boards and can also be accessed through the Business Wales website.