AberInnovation

13/05/2026

🚀 Applications are now open for Round 5 of the AberInnovation Solutions Catalyst programme! 🌱

If you're innovating in agrifood & drink, industrial biotechnology, agri-tech, or the circular economy, this could be the opportunity to prove your concept!

Successful applicants receive a voucher worth up to £30,000, redeemable for:
✅ Access to state-of-the-art pilot-scale facilities at AberInnovation
✅ Expert academic knowledge transfer from IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University and wider Aberystwyth University
✅ Technical support and consumables for R&D
✅ Business growth workshops

The programme is designed to help companies from across the UK access early-stage R&D funding, demonstrate feasibility, progress toward future funding, and embed themselves within a world-class innovation environment.

📅 Briefing event (online): 27th May 2026, 11am
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989222264341?aff=oddtdtcreator

⏰ Competition closes: 22nd June 2026, 5pm

Find out more & apply here: https://aberinnovation.com/development-hub/solutions-catalyst

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🚀 Mae ceisiadau nawr ar agor ar gyfer Rownd 5 o raglen AberInnovation Solutions Catalyst! 🌱

Os ydych chi'n arloesi mewn bwyd a diod amaethyddol, biodechnoleg ddiwydiannol, technoleg amaethyddol, neu'r economi gylchol, gallai hwn fod yn gyfle i brofi eich cysyniad!

Mwy: https://aberinnovation.com/cy/hyb-datblygu/solutions-catalyst

BBSRC

05/05/2026

The future of food isn’t just about the next big breakthrough, it’s also about smarter, more connected innovation 🌱

At AberInnovation, we’re seeing a shift. Biotech and agrifood leaders are moving beyond chasing isolated “disruptors” and instead focusing on creating healthier, more sustainable value across the entire food system.

Explore our latest blog to see how this wave of innovation is reshaping the future of food 👇

🔗 https://aberinnovation.com/blog/future-of-food-innovation-is-reinvention

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Nid yw dyfodol bwyd yn ymwneud â’r datblygiad mawr nesaf yn unig, mae hefyd yn ymwneud ag arloesi mwy deallus a chysylltiedig 🌱

Yn ArloesiAber, rydym yn gweld newid. Mae arweinwyr ym maes biotechnoleg ac amaeth-fwyd yn symud y tu hwnt i geisio’r “datblygiadau chwyldroadol” ar wahân, ac yn hytrach yn canolbwyntio ar greu gwerth iachach a mwy cynaliadwy ar draws y system fwyd gyfan.

Edrychwch ar ein blog diweddaraf i weld sut mae’r don hon o arloesi yn ail-lunio dyfodol bwyd 👇

🔗 https://aberinnovation.com/cy/blog/dyfodol-arloesi-a-bwyd-cy

IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University
BBSRC

29/04/2026

Calling all rural businesses in Wales 👋

The Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (LPIP) are in need of more businesses in rural Wales to complete the LPIP Business Survey.

The survey has been designed by Welsh universities and business support organisations to better understand the needs of businesses in rural Wales and they need your help!

The survey takes 20-40 minutes to complete (depending on whether you choose to respond to open-ended questions).

🔗To fill out the survey in Welsh, please click this link: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/aber/arolwg-busnes-cymru-wledig-2025 🟢

🔗To fill out the survey in English, please click this link: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/aber/rural-wales-business-survey-2025 🟢

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Mae Partneriaeth Leol Polisi ac Arloesi yn angen cael mwy o fusnesau yn ardaloedd gwledig Cymru i gwblhau Arolwg Busnes Gwledig y Bartneriaeth Leol Polisi ac Arloesi.

Mae’r arolwg wedi’i ddylunio gan brifysgolion a sefydliadau cymorth busnes yng Nghymru er mwyn deall anghenion busnesau yn ardaloedd gwledig Cymru, ac mae angen eich help!

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24/04/2026

A great day supporting the inaugural Mid-Wales Business & Innovation Exchange at Aberystwyth University 🎉

Proud to play our part in bringing together over 30 exhibitors and regional organisations for a day of insight, collaboration and innovation. From cybersecurity, the circular economy, digital transformation to business growth, the event showcased how academia and industry can work together to drive skills, innovation and real-world impact.

Fantastic to highlight the power of collaboration with University expertise and our growing ecosystem to help Mid-Wales businesses grow, innovate and thrive 🌱

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Diwrnod gwych yn cefnogi’r Cydnewidfa Busnes ac Arloesi Canolbarth Cymru cyntaf ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth 🎉

Rydym yn falch o chwarae ein rhan wrth ddod â dros 30 o arddangoswyr a sefydliadau rhanbarthol ynghyd ar gyfer diwrnod llawn mewnwelediadau, cydweithio ac arloesi. O seiberddiogelwch, yr economic gylchol a thrawsnewid digidol i dwf busnes, dangosodd y digwyddiad sut y gall academia a diwydiant gydweithio i ysgogi sgiliau, arloesi ac effaith yn y byd go iawn.

Roedd yn wych tynnu sylw at pwysigrwydd cydweithio ag arbenigedd y Brifysgol a’n hecosystem sy’n tyfu, i helpu busnesau Canolbarth Cymru i dyfu, arloesi a ffynnu 🌱

Aberystwyth University
IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University
Mentera
GlobalWelsh
Business Wales / BusnesCymru
Ceredigion County Council
Powys County Council

09/04/2026

Our scientists have shown that small changes to whey processing could improve the taste and texture of protein drinks, which are widely used for convenient nutrition and muscle maintenance.

🖱️ https://tinyurl.com/4wmxhs5v

IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University
University of Reading

18/03/2026

Sweet consumer trial 🍬🍭🍡🍬

Yes you heard that right - if you're between 18-30 living in - join our food technologist at the Aberystwyth University Student Union next week, Tuesday 24th March to support a sweet tasting research session!

Sign up: [email protected]

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Blasu losin 🍬🍭🍡🍬

Ie, clywsoch chi hynny'n iawn - os ydych chi rhwng 18-30 oed yn byw yn - ymunwch â'n technolegydd bwyd yn Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Aberystwyth yr wythnos nesaf, dydd Mawrth 24ain o Fawrth i gefnogi sesiwn ymchwil losin!

18/03/2026

📣 Calling ambitious, growing and innovative businesses across Mid Wales!

Are you looking to grow your network, spark new ideas, or stay ahead in a fast-changing business landscape? Aberystwyth University is hosting a dynamic Business Innovation Exchange next month which we are delighted to support; bringing together forward-thinking organisations from across the region to connect, collaborate and tackle the challenges shaping the future.

From low carbon and the circular economy to cyber security, global supply chains, and the rapid rise of AI and automation, this event is all about real conversations and practical insights.
Join as a delegate or promote your business as an exhibitor, showcase what you do, build meaningful connections, and be part of a thriving Mid Wales business community.

📍 Aberystwyth University | 📅 22 April
👉 Register your interest to attend or exhibit here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mid-wales-business-innovation-exchange-tickets-1983361728320

More: https://aberinnovation.com/news/mid-wales-business-and-innovation-exchange

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📣 Yn galw ar fusnesau uchelgeisiol, sy'n tyfu ac arloesol ledled Canolbarth Cymru!

Ydych chi'n edrych i ehangu eich rhwydwaith, sbarduno syniadau newydd, neu aros ar y blaen mewn tirwedd fusnes sy'n newid yn gyflym? Mae Prifysgol Aberystwyth yn cynnal Cyfnewidfa Arloesi Busnes ddeinamig y mis nesaf ac rydym wrth ein bodd yn ei chefnogi; gan ddod â sefydliadau sy'n meddwl ymlaen o bob cwr o'r rhanbarth ynghyd i gysylltu, cydweithio a mynd i'r afael â'r heriau sy'n llunio'r dyfodol.

📍 Prifysgol Aberystwyth | 📅 22 Ebrill
👉 Cofrestrwch eich diddordeb i fynychu neu arddangos yma: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mid-wales-business-innovation-exchange-tickets-1983361728320

Mwy: https://aberinnovation.com/cy/newyddion/mid-wales-business-and-innovation-exchange

IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University

Yn dod â busnesau rhanbarthol o bob cwr o Ganolbarth Cymru ynghyd | Bringing together regional businesses from across Mid Wales

10/03/2026

NEW - 📣 We’re Hiring at AberInnovation | NEWYDD - Rydym yn Recriwtio yn ArloesiAber 🔊

AberInnovation is a dynamic innovation campus where academia and industry collaborate to develop new ideas, products and partnerships.

Roles:
🔹 Operations & Programmes Co-ordinator (Full Time)
A varied, front-of-house and operational role supporting the day-to-day activity of the Campus. You’ll help ensure everything runs smoothly for businesses, academics, tenants and visitors while supporting programme delivery and administration.

🔹 Marketing Officer – Digital, Events & Engagement (Part Time)
A creative and digitally confident marketing role focused on delivering engaging content, supporting campaigns and events, and building strong relationships with partners and clients.

📅 Application deadline: Friday 24 April 2026
📍 Location: AberInnovation, Aberystwyth

All details & apply here: https://aberinnovation.com/working-with-us/vacancies 🔗

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Mae ArloesiAber yn gampws arloesi deinamig lle mae'r byd academaidd a diwydiant yn cydweithio i ddatblygu syniadau, cynhyrchion a phartneriaethau newydd.

Swyddau:
🔹 Cydlynydd Gweithrediadau a Rhaglenni (Llawn Amser)
Swydd amrywiol, flaen y tŷ a gweithredol sy'n cefnogi gweithgaredd dyddiol y Campws. Byddwch yn helpu i sicrhau bod popeth yn rhedeg yn esmwyth i fusnesau, academyddion, tenantiaid ac ymwelwyr wrth gefnogi cyflwyno rhaglenni ac gweinyddu.

🔹 Swyddog Marchnata – Digidol, Digwyddiadau ac Ymgysylltu (Rhan Amser)
Swydd farchnata greadigol a hyderus yn ddigidol sy'n canolbwyntio ar gyflwyno cynnwys deniadol, cefnogi ymgyrchoedd a digwyddiadau, ac adeiladu perthnasoedd cryf â phartneriaid.

📅 Dyddiad cau ceisiadau: Dydd Gwener 24 Ebrill 2026
📍 Lleoliad: AberInnovation, Aberystwyth

Manylion: https://aberinnovation.com/cy/gweithio-gyda-ni/swyddi 🔗

09/03/2026

A fantastic first Wales Agrifood Tech Expo last week!

A pleasure to work with leading organisations working across research, technology, funding, financing, and generally supporting agrifood tech business to start, scale & innovate in Wales. 🌱

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Pleser oedd gweithio gyda sefydliadau blaenllaw sy'n gweithio ar draws ymchwil, cyllido, ariannu, a chefnogi busnesau tech bwyd-amaeth yn gyffredinol i gychwyn, ehangu ac arloesi yng Nghymru. 🌱

03/03/2026

🌿 Our scientists have been testing a new seaweed extract that could have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.

🖱️ tinyurl.com/49su386a