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Who can we help?

ISD provides support to SME's, Micro enterprises and individuals located within the convergence areas of Wales.

Map of the Convergence area

A map of the Convergence area

The Convergence area contains the 15 Local Authorities of Isle of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Torfaen.


ISD primary focus is four main industry sectors as outlined by the Welsh Government:

  • Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
  • Energy & Environment
  • Life Science
  • Creative Industries


If you are unclear whether you qualify for support from ISD or would like to discuss the requirements in more detail, please don't hesitate to contact us on isd@smu.ac.uk or call 01792 481194