Programme:

Innovation in High Value Manufacturing

Overview:

This programme will promote innovation and commercialisation of technology in the manufacturing industry, building on the existing strength of the sector within our region.

In doing so, the programme aims to secure high-value employment and training opportunities and support manufacturing businesses to decarbonise in line with national and global efforts.

Objectives

Additional GVA

Generate up to £60 million net additional GVA

Job Creation

Create up to 150 new jobs in the region

New Technologies

Work with up to 55 partners to help develop low carbon technologies and waste reduction

Upskilling

Upskill up to 100 people or businesses in the targeted technologies

Investment Targets

£14.5m

Growth Deal

£5.5m

Other Public Sector

£0m

Private Sector

£20m

Total Investment

The Projects

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Key Members

  • Tony Ward Read more
    Tony Ward Corporate Director (Economy and Environment) Denbighshire County Council
  • Elliw Hughes Read more
    Elliw Hughes Growth Deal Programme Manager
Tony Ward
Tony Ward Corporate Director (Economy and Environment) Denbighshire County Council

  • Executive Member on the Executive Group and Portfolio Board
  • Senior Responsible Owner for the Innovation in High Value Manufacturing Programme
  • Corporate Director for Economy and Envrionment at Denbighshire County Council

Elliw Hughes
Elliw Hughes Growth Deal Programme Manager

My Role:

  • Deliver the Agri-food and Tourism Programme and the Innovation in High Value Manufacturing Programme
  • Engage with stakeholders to maximise the value of these Programmes
  • Support the delivery of Growth Deal projects so that expected benefits are realised