Enabling Innovation. University of South Wales Prifysgol De Cymru

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1 Enabling Innovation University of South Wales Prifysgol De Cymru

2 Supporting you with the creation and adoption of emerging technology CEMET is based at the University of South Wales, within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. We believe that innovation is a vital part of business growth. As a result, we support Welsh businesses that are seeking to create new products, solutions and services, through bespoke funded collaborative research projects. CEMET envisage a Wales where businesses continuously innovate, utilising emerging technologies to provide market leading products and services that shape the future. It s our aim to contribute to an environment where the knowledge and capacity to innovate are key business drivers. The programme is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Welsh Government. ERDF funding aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union. PG 01

3 The CEMET process At CEMET we use a three stage process to transform your innovative idea into a high quality product. The process ensures that you are best placed to capitalise on the collaboration, with the aim of stimulating business growth. We provide a full suite of support from concept analysis, business diagnostic, product road-mapping, collaborative R&D and route to market. Diagnostic Step 1 The first stage of the CEMET programme involves discussing your initial idea and assisting you to create a viable R&D proposal. We will support you in developing a product road-map, ensuring that your business is appropriately positioned to conduct R&D activity, both during our collaboration and post CEMET engagement. CEMET will assist you in ensuring there is a sustainable plan, defining goals and targets to support your long term R&D aims. Collaborative R&D The collaborative R&D process begins during the second stage of the CEMET programme. We will support you in formalising project objectives and scope, ensuring that the planned R&D activity is focused and time is effectively utilised. Using Scrum project management methodology, we will work with you to iterate product development incorporating regular knowledge exchange. Whether your product is a proof of concept, prototype, a minimum viable product, or market ready, we can assist you in exploiting a wide range of emerging technologies. Route to market Stage three of the CEMET programme brings the collaboration to an orderly conclusion. Step 2 Step 3 By ensuring the R&D, knowledge transfer and road-mapping processes have been achieved, you will be in a prime position to capitalise on your product and create a sustainable impact within the Welsh economy. The CEMET team will also work with you to create a longer term product road-map and formally introduce you to businesses, initiatives and additional funding opportunities that will enable you to further develop your product. PG 02 PG 03

4 Are you are an eligible company? 1. Are you based in the North, West Wales or The Valleys? 2. Do you qualify as a small or medium size enterprise (SME)? If you ve answered yes to both of the above questions, please contact us to discuss your innovative new idea. CEMET business network If you are unable to access CEMET support, the Business Network is made up of companies and initiatives that could help you. Visit for more information. Do you want to be part of our client support and referral network? Do you want advance notice of CEMET events and exhibitions? Join our business network and help to bring the Welsh R&D sector together. The team The CEMET team is made up of individuals with a wide range of skills, a wealth of knowledge and decades of experience, both in industry and academia. Based at the Treforest Campus of USW, the team support businesses throughout Wales. We are passionate about technology, particularly emerging and enabling technologies that can transform the way we live and work. Find out more about each member of our team by visiting PG 04 PG 05

5 Events We will be holding events, such as workshops and showcases, throughout Wales in order to share our knowledge and expertise and discuss new technologies and hot topics. These events will also provide the opportunity to network with likeminded individuals within the industry. Contact us We are always keen to discuss innovative new ideas and how emerging technologies can enhance your business. If you have a novel idea or concept we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you. Address: CEMET Faculty of Computing Engineering and Science, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL Tel: cemet@southwales.ac.uk Website: PG 06