Innovation Directory – Wales

Vibrant Medical have developed Vibro-Pulse, a medical device designed to treat and stimulate the healing of a range of chronic wounds via a low amplitude, frequency vibration action. The company are based in Denbigh.

Vicentra have developed Kaleido, a reusable insulin pump which can be controlled and monitored by a handset. The device can also link to a Continuous Glucose Monitor to deliver a corrective bolus. The company are largely based in the Netherlands, and have a registered UK office in Swansea.

Virtus Tech have developed a VR platform that allows for non-technical users to create custom simulations. This platform has been used to develop healthcare training scenarios within the NHS, as well as being used in other academic environments.

Virustatic have developed Viruferrin, a protein-based antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal textile coating which may be used to reduce the spread of diseases such as COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. The company have developed the Virustatic Shield, a "snood" face covering using their patented technology.

The WAHWN is a membership organisation for Welsh arts and health professionals.

The Wales Cancer Biobank is a project that aims to collect samples of blood and tissue from patients throughout Wales who are having operations where cancer is a possible diagnosis. These samples can then be accessed by researchers for cancer research, and the WCB can also provide technical services such as creating tissue microarrays or collecting microscope images of cells.

The Wales Cancer Research Centre is based in Cardiff University and is funded by Health and Care Research Wales. The centre supports research by developing the cancer research strategy for Wales.

The Wales Gene Park is funded by the Welsh Government through Health and Care Research Wales, and is hosted in Cardiff University. The Gene Park supports and promotes genetic and genomic research across Wales, aiding the implementation of the Welsh Government’s Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy. In addition, the Park provide bespoke sequencing and bioinformatic analysis to biomedical research scientists

The WIDI is a collaboration between the University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD) and the NHS Wales Informatics Service (NWIS - Now Digital Health and Care Wales). This partnership has led to the development of initiatives linked to health data management, whilst also allowing the NWIS to contribute to the design of academic programs within UWTSD, whilst giving UWTSD students the opportunity to access work placements and internships.

The Wales School for Social Prescribing Research is led by researchers at the University of South Wales, and aims to research and evaluate social prescribing programmes.