A new project that develops creative thinking in small businesses is underway at the University of Wales Lampeter.
CIME (Creativity and Innovation in Micro-Enterprises) is a new, EU funded project aimed at developing creative thinking techniques in small businesses throughout South East Ireland and South West Wales. In Wales, the area covered by the project includes Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
The CIME project is a partnership between the South East Regional Authority and Kilkenny County Enterprise Board in Ireland, and Swansea Metropolitan University, and the University of Wales Lampeter in Wales.
The project is based on research which suggests that businesses that are creative in their overall approach are often also the most innovative and successful. CIME will analyse, develop and deliver whole brain thinking and associated creativity and innovation techniques, through dedicated programmes delivered by specialists in micro-business.
CIME intends to encourage and cultivate creativity in the micro-business sector through working closely with individuals from participating businesses giving them the tools to innovate.
Dr Matt Briggs, the Project’s director for Lampeter, explains “Initiatives such as this are central to the outward looking approach of the University. We are determined that our academic expertise will be used for the direct good of the national economy and for improving the quality of life across the region. This is a truly exciting project and we are keen to recruit small businesses as soon as possible”.
Two project managers have been recently been appointed at the University of Wales Lampeter. If you would like to register an interest in the project whilst it is still in the development phase, or would like more information please contact: Sara Fox or Michael Bowen on 01570 424318, or email [email protected] or [email protected].
