Innovation Directory – Wales

Neuromind Biopharma is a pharmaceutical company with a focus on the research and development of new mental health treatments for treatment-resistant depression.

Neurosign supply intraoperative nerve monitoring probes, instruments and electrodes for nerve preservation and identification in head and neck surgery.

The NHS Wales Executive is a national support function who provides leadership and strategic direction to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards. The organisation brings together multiple units that were previously independent, including Improvement Cymru.

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) provides a range of support functions and services to NHS Wales, including audit, accounts, employment and legal services.

Niagara Healthcare is a supplier of specialist healthcare products to the NHS, as well as manufacturing and selling domestic mobility furniture to consumers and healthcare product manufacturers for sport and veterinary applications.

Nordic Care is a supplier of healthcare products, including solutions for pressure care, moving and handling, positioning, single handed care and bathroom care. Nordic provide these solutions to the NHS, Local Authorities, Carers and Individuals

Norgine develops, manufactures, and commercialises specialty pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The company's product portfolio includes branded drugs and devices in the areas of gastroenterology, hepatology, and cancer and supportive care. Norgine is headquartered in the Netherlands. Norgine UK are based in Tir-y-berth.

The North Wales Growth Deal is a £240m investment funded by the Welsh Government and UK Government. This investment aims to improve the economy in North Wales by building on strengths such as high value manufacturing, Agri-food and Low Carbon Energy.

RPBs have been established as part of Welsh Government's Social Services and Well Being Act to improve the well-being of the population and improve how health and care services are delivered in their region. The North Wales RPB covers the same area as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Regional Innovation Co-ordination (RIC) Hubs form a national network funded by Welsh Government. These Hubs sit within the local Health Board and work to enable the Regional Partnership Board's transformation programme and complement the Regional Integrated Fund (RIF) focussing on innovation infrastructure and activity helping to integrate health and care services. This Hub is situated within the North Wales Regional Partnership Board.