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Have you heard about ‘Cinetig by TfW’?

Have you heard about ‘Cinetig by TfW’?

It’s a new year and the innovation team at Lab by Transport for Wales are keen to push forward with fresh ideas and inspired thinking. That is why we’ve introduced the ‘Cinetig’ programme; a series of interactive sessions designed to tap into knowledge and experience...

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Seven steps to solving any business problem

Seven steps to solving any business problem

When solving problems within your business, it can be challenging to understand where to start. We have a process that can help you to identify, define and resolve any problems within your department or sector  Through our Lightning Decision Jam (LDJ), we help you to...

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What is a Lightning Decision Jam?

What is a Lightning Decision Jam?

A Lightning Decision Jam, or LDJ, is a way to identify, define and resolve virtually any business problem within a two-hour window.  By selecting the correct mix of people and following a series of precisely timed tasks using simple equipment, businesses can identify...

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What is a Hackathon?

What is a Hackathon?

This autumn, Lab by Transport for Wales is set to host its first-ever, one-of-a-kind, hackathon; an event that brings experts together to help solve certain problems, within a set duration of time.

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Innovation takes centre stage as TfW live demo returns

Innovation takes centre stage as TfW live demo returns

Personal data security provider, Cufflink, has been named the winner of Transport for Wales’ innovation accelerator programme, organised by Lab by Transport for Wales.   The 12-week programme, developed by Transport for Wales (TfW) and Alt Labs, sees start-ups from...

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Transport for Wales Lab First of a kind in-person Demo Day!

Transport for Wales Lab First of a kind in-person Demo Day!

Transport for Wales’ innovation accelerator programme is set to host its first in-person technology industry event later this month.  Lab by TfW, developed with Alt Labs, and launched in July 2020 and sees business innovators from across the Wales and Borders region...

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Meet Cohort 4!

Meet Cohort 4!

On Thursday 17th March, we launched Cohort 4 of our Innovation Accelerator Programme!  We’re a little bit excited to say the least!  Cohort 1, 2 and 3 were a great success as we helped accelerate 5 start-ups through to the negotiation stages with Transport for Wales...

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TfWL Cohort 4 Open!

TfWL Cohort 4 Open!

Applications now open for Lab by Transport for Wales’ innovation programme Recruitment is underway for the fourth instalment of Wales’ leading rail-dedicated innovation programme. Lab by Transport for Wales is a pioneering 12-week accelerator programme offering an...

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TFWL Cohort 3 Demo Day Recap

TFWL Cohort 3 Demo Day Recap

Friday September 3rd 2021 was a showcase of the brilliant developments, products and solutions from our TfWL Cohort 3 start-ups. Our virtual demo day event was the culmination of our cohort 3 innovation accelerator, which ran in partnership between Transport for Wales...

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