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Verified source: Development Bank of WalesLast verified 5 Oct 2026

£1.7 miliwn ar gyfer cwmnïau twf uchel sydd wedi deillio o Brifysgol Cymru

Banc Datblygu Cymru has invested £1.7 million in equity funding across six university spin-out companies in Wales, focusing on high-growth technology businesses.

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Key facts

Funding amount
£1.7 million total across multiple companies, with individual equity investments between £50,000 and £350,000
Deadline
Rolling – no fixed deadline
Region
Wales
Business type
Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary

The Development Bank of Wales has provided £1.7 million in equity funding to six high-growth university spin-out companies in Wales, with a particular focus on commercialising academic research and boosting innovation. This investment aims to help these technology-focused businesses scale up and bring their innovations, such as medical diagnostic tools, to market. Funding comes from the £20 million Wales Technology Seed Fund, which supports Welsh tech businesses or those willing to relocate to Wales.

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Who this is best for

  • Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
  • Organisations based in Wales
  • Projects aligned with startup funding
  • Teams seeking funding around £1.7 million total across multiple companies, with individual equity investments between £50,000 and £350,000

Who should not apply

  • Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
  • Organisations based outside Wales
  • Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below

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Official source

Funding body
Development Bank of Wales
Last verified
5 Oct 2026

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