

The Development Bank of Wales wants to encourage women in STEM roles by celebrating the positive impact of female role models currently working across these sectors. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the inaugural STEM Woman of the Year Award, hosted by Women in STEM Wales. The Development Bank of Wales is here to help businesses get the capital they need to start up, strengthen and grow. Our aim is to unlock potential in the economy of Wales by increasing the provision of sustainable, effective finance in the market. Finance ranges from £1,000 up to £5 million with both loans and equity available.


The Centre of Excellence in Mobile and Emerging Technology (CEMET) believe that innovation is a vital part of business growth. As a result, they support Welsh businesses that are seeking to create new products, solutions and services, through bespoke funded collaborative research projects.
CEMET enables eligible SMEs to access funded collaborative research & development via a unique three stage R&D process, which transforms your innovative idea into a high-quality product.
CEMET is based at the University of South Wales, within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science and is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Welsh Government.

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is a Not for Profit organisation headquartered in South Wales which exists to help the UK economy grow. It works across the UK within a range of industry sectors from automotive to medical, and from digital communications to aerospace. It is focused on accelerating the adoption of compound semiconductors and on bringing applications to life in four technology areas: Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Photonics and Advanced Packaging.

If you’re working in education, looking for your next career move or want access to professional learning and advice, Educators Wales is the place for you.

Linea Resourcing is an award-winning recruitment specialist. For over 20 years we have supported SME technology and engineering organisations attract, hire and retain STEM and leadership skills across Wales. Our consultative hiring solutions provide a competitive advantage to organisations seeking to hire the best in STEM talent.

jamjar is a bilingual and award-winning creative communications agency based in Cowbridge. We communicate the brand stories of organisations, big and small, with style and substance. Our jar is jam-packed with ingredients which are masterfully concocted to create brands that stand out, digital and social content that cuts through the noise, PR that boosts reputation and marketing collateral that delivers tangible results.

Grapevine Event Management delivers high quality creative and innovative events for corporate clients throughout the UK and beyond. We offer bespoke corporate event planning, management and production supported by effective marketing and communications strategies that fulfil our clients aims and objectives.