Awards

North East Innovation Awards

The North East Innovation Awards in partnership with Catax celebrate the diverse range of innovation happening across the region and we welcome your entries into nine different categories.

Explore our categories and this year’s shortlist below!

The Innovation of the Year Award celebrates the most inspiring and transformative innovation to be demonstrated as part of the VentureFest North East Innovation Showcase. The winning business will be voted by delegates at day one of VentureFest on Wednesday 10th May.

North East Innovation Awards Entry Form

Entries are now CLOSED

To be eligible you must be a small or medium-sized enterprise based in the North East LEP area. To view map click here

Advanced Manufacturing Innovation of the Year

Partnered by Sunderland City Council

Shortlisted businesses Wessington Cryogenics Transmission Dynamics CellRev About the category This award celebrates those regional companies who are saving costs,…

Digital Innovation of the Year

Partnered by Infotel UK Consulting

Shortlisted businesses Kinewell Energy Transmission Dynamics Reveela About the category This award shines a light on those regional businesses who…

Energy Innovation of the Year

Partnered by Northern Gas Networks

Shortlisted businesses Kinewell Energy Solar Capture Connected Energy About the category This Award focuses on innovation in the energy sector.…

Health & Life Sciences Innovation of the Year

Partnered by CPI

Shortlisted businesses Aelius Biotech Scuba TX Treat NMD About the category Healthcare innovation is critical to ensuring we're living our…

Inclusive Innovation Award

Partnered by British Business Bank

Shortlisted individuals Andy Haddon, Big River Bakery Helen Aitchison, Write on Tyne Jessica Nichols, Qrious About the Category This award…

Innovation Champion

Partnered by North East LEP

Shortlisted individuals Paul Butler, North East Automotive Alliance Di Gates, Stick Theory Dylan McKee, Nebula Labs About the category The…

Social Innovation of the Year

Partnered by Believe Housing

Shortlisted organisations Treat NMD Society Matters Dig Ventures About the category This award celebrates innovators that are enriching society and…

Sustainable Innovation of the Year

Partnered by Northumbrian Water

Shortlisted businesses Kinewell Energy Chestnut Bio Genee About the category Green Innovation has never been more important. This award celebrates…

University Spinout of the year

Partnered by Northern Accelerator

Shortlisted businesses Treat NMD Nunabio 3D Bio Tissues About the category The region is home to five world leading universities,…

Delivered in partnership with Catax