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Up to £10,000 now available for collaborative cancer care innovation projects

9 September 2025

Life Sciences Hub Wales and the Academy of Medical Sciences have launched their Cancer Care Accelerator Fund. Up to £10,000 in seed funding alongside bespoke support is now available for UK-based organisations working on collaborative cancer innovation projects.

Life Sciences Hub Wales

Winners of Women's Cancer Care Fund Announced

28 April 2025

CanSense and Swansea University are announced as winners of the Innovation in Women’s Cancer Accelerator Fund.

Life Sciences Hub Wales

Health and Care Research Wales and British Heart Foundation announce funding for cardiovascular research

10 April 2025

Health and Care Research Wales (HCRW) and British Heart Foundation (BHF) have announced a significant £3m agreement to support cardiovascular research in Wales through funding for the National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN).

Third party

Innovative Single-Use Endoscopy Technology Tackles NHS Waiting Lists

2 April 2025

IQ Endoscopes introduced a single-use diagnostic tool to address the growing demand for endoscopy procedures in the NHS, particularly reducing waiting times.

Third party

SAIL Databank receives £4.5m funding for the next 5 years

7 March 2025

SAIL Databank will receive £4,551,338 of sustainability funding in a major £49m investment announcement by Health and Care Research Wales.

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Life Sciences Hub Wales to Sponsor BioWales in London 2025

3 March 2025

We’re proud to be sponsoring BioWales in London 2025.

Life Sciences Hub Wales