Will the Minister provide an update on the outcomes of the economy futures fund in the last 12 months?
Answered by Minister for Economy | Answered on 25/07/2022
Since April 2021, 142 offers have been accepted under the Economy Futures Fund, including those supported through the Smart Cymru scheme, with a combined value of £10.9m.
These projects promise a range of potential outcomes including the creation of 238 jobs, the safeguarding of 495 jobs, anticipated spend on Creative Productions of £23.6m and at least 35 paid trainee opportunities.