Ambition North Wales Advanced Wireless Grant Scheme - EOI
Ambition North Wales
What it funds
The Advanced Wireless Grant Scheme 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,
Who can apply
The grant scheme is open to businesses and organisations in North Wales who can demonstrate a clear commercial need for, or benefit from, new advanced wireless technologies to support their operations. The scheme is open to organisations from all industries and sectors, subject to meeting the eligibility and assessment criteria. To be eligible, applicants must: Have a business address and operations in North Wales consisting of the following counties: Isle of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham. Apply as a single lead organisation able to enter into a Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) with Ambition North Wales (partners permitted but grant agreement is with the lead). Have a proposed project that must be delivered and implemented within North Wales (including deployment/operation of capital equipment in the region). Be adopters/beneficiaries of advanced wireless technologies (not suppliers seeking funding to develop a solution to sell to others). Have at least 50% match funding in place (see Section 1.4.2 of the Guidance document). Be financially viable, with recent financial information available to evidence organisational stability. Demonstrate appropriate
How to apply
The application process involves two stages: 1. Expression of Interest (EOI) Where applicants outline the project plan, benefits and readiness to move into delivery. 2. Full Application Where invited applicants will submit quotes, evidence and cost detail and timelines. If invited to full Application, organisations will be expected to follow Ambition North Wales Procurement Principles.
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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