Innovation Directory – Wales

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 Kidney Research Unit (WKRU)is a partnership between Cardiff University, Bangor University and Swansea University to deliver an All-Wales strategy for the study of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and social context of kidney disease. The unit is funded by Health and Care Research Wales.

The Welsh NHS Confederation is a membership body that represent Wales's local health boards and trusts. The Confederation support's it's members by facilitating system leadership and undertaking proactive policy, influencing, communications, events and engagement work.

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.

Waterless develops hygiene products and antimicrobial solutions including shampoos, body wash, alcohol-free sanitisers, wipes and surface sprays. Waterless supplies the NHS and the Care Industry, as well as Commercial Businesses, Facilities Management, Janitorial, Pharmaceutical and Retail Sectors.

Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive. Wellcome funds health researchers, campaign for better science, and help the public get involved with science and health research. Wellcome are a politically and financially independent foundation.

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust is the national ambulance service. The Trust provides services including emergency medical services, the 111 service, and non-emergency patient transport