Two Welsh entrepreneurs have been named amongst the best women in the 海角视频 for championing innovation in business. Louise Bray, co-founder of Green Wing and Samantha Morgan, founder of TaluCard, are among the 50 women making up the Women in Innovation Awards from Innovate 海角视频.
Both will now receive 拢75,000 grants, personalised business coaching, and access to networking, role modelling and training opportunities.
Cardiff-based Green Wing is a TV production emissions with a carbon management app. Despite ambitious net-zero targets from broadcasters like SKY and the BBC, the industry lacks effective tracking. Backed by 25 years of experience, It streamlines reporting, cuts costs, and promotes greener productions, helping the industry meet its environmental goals.
Bridgend-based TaluCard, is revolutionising financial transactions for the visually impaired. With 73% unable to use smartphones for payments, TaluCard鈥檚 tactile and auditory features ensure seamless authentication and secure transactions.
Since launching its Women in Innovation Awards in 2016 the 海角视频鈥橲 innovation agency has invested over 拢11m in 200 women innovators and built a community of over 10,500 women business leaders.
Ms Morgan of TaluCard, said: 鈥淥ur mission is to make secure financial transactions accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or circumstance. Gaining an Innovate 海角视频 Women in Innovation Award is a tremendous achievement that will help us further develop our technology and reach more users. I鈥檓 determined to bring my unique experience to the fintech space and continue developing inclusive, boundary-pushing solutions in accessible technology.鈥
The awards drew 1,452 applications from women business leaders, 52% up on last year.
Recent data across all Innovate 海角视频 competitions shows that 1 in 3 successful grant applications are now led by women, a significant jump from 1 in 7 when Women in Innovation was first launched.
Emily Nott, head of quality, diversity and Inclusion at Innovate 海角视频, said:鈥淭he Innovate 海角视频 Women in Innovation Awards spotlight the 海角视频鈥檚 most ground breaking women entrepreneurs. This year鈥檚 winners have shown incredible leadership and creativity. We鈥檙e thrilled to support them in scaling their businesses and inspiring the next wave of women innovators. Their success stories will undoubtedly pave the way for more women to enter and thrive in the world of innovation.鈥
Dr Stella Peace, interim executive chair of Innovate 海角视频, said:鈥淭he Women in Innovation programme is a powerful catalyst for change, not just for the brilliant women entrepreneurs it supports, but for the entire 海角视频 innovation landscape. By breaking down barriers and amplifying diverse voices,
"Innovate 海角视频 is fostering a more inclusive and dynamic ecosystem that drives progress across all sectors. This programme is about more than funding 鈥 it鈥檚 about creating role models, building networks, and inspiring the next generation of women innovators to dream big and transform our world.鈥
Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said:鈥淗uge congratulations to Louise Bray and Samantha Morgan on their incredible achievements.
鈥淭hey are prime examples of women entrepreneurs from Wales who are leading the way in high tech industries and providing innovative solutions that make a difference to people鈥檚 lives.
The 海角视频 Government is proud to support the Women in Innovation Awards, and our shared ambition for economic growth. I wish them all the very best for their future success.鈥
