Advanced Wireless Technology Grant Fund

The Advanced Wireless Technology Grant Fund is designed to help public and private sector organisations in North Wales to upgrade or enhance their use of advanced wireless systems. With the improvement of digital infrastructure across our region, it aims to help create stronger communities, more innovative businesses and a more resilient economy. Advanced wireless technologies are revolutionising the way businesses operate by providing faster, more reliable and more secure connectivity. In this context, advanced wireless technologies cover the full range of wireless solutions used in communications services. While 5G networks will be a significant area of focus, we also recognise the important role of Internet of Things (IoT), Wi-Fi and satellite communications. A total of up to £18.8 million capital funding is currently available between 2026 and 2030. Applicants must be based in North Wales and projects must take place within the region. The North Wales region consists of the counties of Isle of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham. Grant funding covers the Implementation stage of projects only; it will not cover the Operation stage. Following implementation, the successful applicants will operate the solution for at least three years, continuing to evaluate the impact of the solution and reporting on benefit realisation. Applicants must be able to provide at least 50% match funding to deliver their project and must be able to generate new jobs as well as economic, social and/or environmental benefits such as productivity gains, efficiencies, cost savings and welfare improvements. This grant fund has the following objectives: • To create between 120 - 200 new jobs in North Wales by 2033. • To create net additional GVA of £41m - £62m by 2033. • To deliver a total investment of between £29.6m and £37.6m by 2033. • To enable 100-200 business and public sector users in of North Wales to take advantage of advanced wireless* connectivity by 2030. *As defined in the UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy.

Applicants to the Advanced Wireless Technology Grant Fund MUST have had an Expression of Interest (EoI) approved by Ambition North Wales prior to completing this application form. Applicants whose EoI was approved will have received an email confirming the outcome and inviting them to submit a full application. The next EoI window will open in January 2027 with more information found on the Advanced Wireless Technology Grant Fund web page - Ambition North Wales | Advanced Wireless Technology Grant Fund

Applicants must complete and/or submit the following: • REQUIRED – complete this application form on Find a Grant • REQUIRED – complete and submit the Project Details and Benefits Spreadsheet in Excel format. This asks for details about your project delivery plan, risk register, costs and benefits. • OPTIONAL – To support your application, you may attach a PDF containing a schematic illustration of the proposed solution or service or any other supporting information relevant to the questions in the application.