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Project HELIX — Food Innovation Wales

Project HELIX — Welsh Food & Drink In-Kind Support

Provides in-kind technical and product development support for Welsh food and drink companies and makers.

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Project HELIX is a Welsh Government-funded programme delivering free in-kind technical assistance to food and drink businesses operating in Wales. Administered through four regional Food Innovation Wales centres, the programme provides support across new product development, manufacturing process optimisation, food-safety certification, and market intelligence — all delivered as a service rather t

New product development, manufacturing process optimisation, food-safety certification, and market intelligence delivered as free in-kind technical support to Welsh food and drink businesses.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: businesswales.gov.wales