We are Y Lab

What we do

Our Story

Y Lab is changing the way that public services in Wales are delivered.

We support new ideas, publish research on innovation and share what we learn.

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Why I have joined Y Lab: Introducing Dr Steve Garner

We are delighted to welcome Dr Steve Garner to the team. In his first blog for Y Lab, he shares his research background and what he plans to focus on next.

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Transparency in innovation funding: What are the invisible barriers facing women?

Are funders reaching the widest possible pool of innovators to publicise their programmes? What are the barriers that face women that we may not be able to see?

Steve Garner

Senior Research Fellow

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How can governments increase public participation in decision-making?

What are the best ways to involve people in decisions that affect their lives? Research Fellow, Emyr Williams, explores some options that could be more widely used in Wales.

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Using the arts for health and wellbeing

Y Lab has launched a new programme of work to explore the contribution of the arts in keeping people healthy in Wales.

Case Study: Choirs for those affected by cancer

Toolkit

Guide: Repayable Finance for Innovation in Public Services

We produced a guide to running an Innovate to Save programme, taking you through the three phases of supporting projects to improve services and deliver cashable savings.

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What we're working on

News & Opportunities

Our most recent blogs, news and opportunities to collaborate or work with us.