23rd April 2020
Institutions inject flexibility into IP relevant to COVID-19 vaccines and medicines
Paul Commander takes a look at how some companies and institutions are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in respect of intellectual property.22nd April 2020
Billion pound support package for innovative firms hit by coronavirus
UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion government support package.21st April 2020
University’s rapid test could be used ‘in weeks’
A rapid test for detecting Covid-19 has been developed by scientists at the University of South Wales.16th April 2020
University maternity expert hosting free online antenatal classes
Mums-to-be whose antenatal classes have had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus are now taking advantage of free online advice from a Swansea University expert. Dr Alys Einion-Waller, Associate…
16th April 2020
Renishaw starts mass-production of critical ventilator components
Renishaw has started mass-producing critical components for medical ventilators, as part of a nationwide effort to support the NHS in the fight against COVID-19. The company has dedicated part of its…
16th April 2020
COVID-19 and the critical role of medtech
COVID-19 is changing the face of healthcare at an unprecedented pace. Wilmington Healthcare examine the key role medtech has in tackling the virus, how to tackle some of the issues…
16th April 2020
£100M Development Bank of Wales Loan Scheme Fully Subscribed
The Covid-19 Wales Business Loan Scheme is fully subscribed after more than 1,500 applications were received in just over one week. The £100 million scheme was launched by the First Minister on…
16th April 2020
NHS Wales Rapidly Increases Capacity to Cope with Coronavirus
Up to 7,000 extra hospital beds are being created by NHS Wales as it prepares for an increase in coronavirus cases. Critical care capacity has more than doubled across Wales…
16th April 2020
Impact of COVID19 on International Supply Chains
COVID-19 is effecting global supply chains and having an impact on all aspects of international trade. Lorna Bolton, Director of Greenaway Scott, shares some practical considerations for businesses to consider. Businesses have…
16th April 2020
Medtech Sector Proves its Worth in Coronavirus Pandemic
For every sector of the Welsh economy, the coronavirus pandemic has presented huge challenges. But for one sector at least, it has also presented an opportunity – an opportunity to…
16th April 2020
Coronavirus: DIT Offers Support to Exporters and Investors
Guidance on how to help secure export finance to keep trading during the coronavirus outbreak has been set out by the UK Government in direct communication to 160,000 exporters and investors. As…
16th April 2020
Call for Welsh Firms to Create PPE for Frontline NHS Staff
First Minister Mark Drakeford has issued a call to action for Welsh businesses to create a new Welsh supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to support NHS and social care…
16th April 2020
£20m Competition for Businesses with Ideas to Help Society in the Covid-19 Pandemic
Welsh businesses with innovative ideas that will help the country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic can now enter a competition to get all their project costs paid. UK…
16th April 2020
Welsh Government Receives New £350m Fund to Tackle Coronavirus
The UK Government has committed a further £350m to support the devolved administration in Wales tackle coronavirus, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced. As a result of a boost to the Coronavirus emergency response…
16th April 2020
Cardiff Scientists Switch Research to Help Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
A team of Cardiff University scientists has switched from researching cancer to work that could help towards a vaccine for coronavirus. The team at the School of Medicine usually work on reprogramming viruses so…
16th April 2020
University psychologists provide support to isolated patients
Swansea patients whose appointments have had to be cancelled because of coronavirus are getting expert support over the phone instead so they can continue their treatment. Psychologists from Swansea University…
14th April 2020
Sharp Clinical Supports Development of Novel COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments
Sharp Clinical, part of UDG Healthcare and a leading provider of global clinical supply services, has confirmed that it is involved in supporting six clinical trials related to COVID-19.7th April 2020
Covid-19 – Greenaway Scott: Impact of Covid-19 on supply chains
COVID-19 is effecting global supply chains and having an impact on all aspects of international trade. Lorna Bolton of Greenaway Scott, shares some practical considerations for businesses to consider.6th April 2020
Life Sciences Hub Wales Calls for Industry Collaboration to Fight Coronavirus
Wales’ leading organisation for healthcare innovation is calling on companies and innovators from across the country to join the fight against coronavirus. Life Sciences Hub Wales is leading industry efforts…
6th April 2020
Welsh Government Call for Businesses to Develop Rapid Sanitising Solutions for Emergency Vehicles
The Welsh Government is asking for businesses to help develop rapid sanitising solutions for emergency vehicles as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic. It currently takes up to…