WIN raises the profile of Welsh universities’ research and innovation, facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration, and makes it easier for Welsh universities to form partnerships and share infrastructure and expertise. 

We facilitate collaboration across universities in Wales, harnessing the diversity of research and innovation in Wales to create economic and societal impact for this and future generations. 

Our themes

Our themes were developed by identifying the strengths of Welsh research and innovation:

  • Digital transformation​ 

  • Net Zero and decarbonisation​ 

  • Agri-tech and rural economy​ 

  • Creative industries and media​ 

  • Population health and biotech​ 

  • Materials and manufacturing (including semiconductors)