The North East Innovation Awards celebrate businesses the region who are doing things differently, brimming with ground-breaking ideas or making an impact.
Take a look at our 2021 shortlist below. See who will be crowned winners at the North East Innovation Awards, being held virtually at VentureFest North East on 17th March 2021. Delegates at the event will also be able to vote for their winner for the Innovation of the Year Award.
In partnership with SAM Project, University of Sunderland
In a fast-paced global marketplace, manufacturing firms are under continuous pressure to maximise productivity and profits. This award celebrates those regional companies who are saving costs, quickening turnaround or using innovative techniques to become more competitive.
In partnership with Siemens
Innovation in the energy industry has never been more important. This award celebrates businesses that are positively impacting the environment and sustainability by changing the way we view and use energy.
In partnership with Ward Hadaway
Healthcare innovation is critical to ensuring we're living our happiest, healthiest lives for longer. Here we celebrate the innovative products, services and technologies that are transforming lives one innovation at a time.
In partnership with Jumping Rivers
Another day another new product or platform promising to revolutionise how we do things! This award shines a light on those regional businesses who are truly disrupting business or society with innovative creative or digital solutions.
In partnership with Karbon Homes
Meet the innovators who are changing the world, enriching society and transforming lives through social innovation
In partnership with North East BIC
Innovation of the Year celebrates the most inspiring and transformative innovation to be demonstrated as part of the VentureFest North East Innovation Showcase.
