THE INNOVATION AWARDS 2023
KINDLY SUPPORTED BY:
1. Why
The need and ability to constantly innovate is widely recognised as one of the major contributors to business success. Innovation is vital for the UK’s economic growth, productivity and prosperity.
The Innovation Awards recognise, celebrate and reward the businesses, organisations and individuals who are dedicated to innovation.
2. What
The Awards has 4 main categories:
- The Innovators- in the manufacturing, engineering, sustainability, tech, services and community spaces.
- Individual Innovators- Female, Male and Young Innovator of the Year.
- Innovation Champions– for those who support companies with innovation.
- Innovation Thought Leaders-recognising those who create the plaforms, finance etc. for innovation.
3. How
Companies, organisations and individuals are nominated by others.
The judges assess the nominations and put forward a shortlist. The shortlist goes to a public vote leading to 5 finalists in each categor.
Finalists were interviewed by an independent judging panel of 3 judges in June. Judges come from a range of organisations including NatWest, EY, Aston University, UoB and Make UK.
THE INNOVATION AWARDS CEREMONY
YOUR HOST
PHIL UPTON
BUY TICKETS
This is your opportunity to meet decision makers, leading business influencers, business owners, MDs and those working in innovation. The Awards attract businesses and organisations from across the region.
1. Individual Tickets
£140 per ticket (£168 plus VAT)
2. A Half Table for 6 Guests
£750 for a half table (£900 plus VAT)
3. A Table for 12 Guests
£1,440 for a table (£1,728 plus VAT)
4. A Premium Table of 12
Price includes the drinks reception, 3-course dinner, entertainment, your logo on the back of the programme, an exclusive gift for each guest, plus 2 bottles of white, two bottles of red, a bottle of Prosecco. two buckets of beers and two jugs of juice.
£1,950 for a table (£2,340 plus VAT)
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE
OUR 2023 HEADLINE SPONSOR
Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. With unrivalled expertise within innovation funding and tax relief, Ryan supports UK companies with their business growth by enabling them to fund their future. Our specialist team will assess your business’s eligibility for our wide range of innovation funding services, ranging from grant funding and the patent box to commercial property tax relief and research and development.
DIAMOND SPONSOR
Starting Point Recruitment (SPR) are proud of their unique approach that breaks the mould of traditional recruitment agencies. They donate 100% of their profits to charity and are driving the responsible recruitment revolution. Since 2003, they have been transforming lives, businesses and local communities through their socially conscious recruitment experience.
DIAMOND SPONSOR
The Technology Supply Chain is a membership for manufacturing, engineering and technology businesses. We connect our members to grants, fully funded support and new opportunities. With over 4,000 members, you are invited to find out and take advantage of our no-cost membership at: https://www.technologysupplychain.co.uk/.
GOLD SPONSORS
Bibby Financial Services is a family owned business and one of the UK’s largest independent SME funders. We have been supporting businesses to thrive and grow for over 40 years and today support over 8.5k customers across 9 countries.
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THE TECHNOLOGY SUPPLY CHAIN
The Technology Supply Chain is a membership for manufacturing, engineering and technology businesses. We connect our members to grants, fully funded support and new opportunities.
Our members use the support available to innovate. So, we developed the Innovation Awards to recognise, celebrate and reward all innovative companies and organisations.
The TSC (as we are affectionately known) is a Community Interest Company with over 4,000 members. Our partners include Aston, BCU, Birmingham, Coventry, Warwick and Wolverhampton universities as well as the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Make UK and Tech WM.
CONTACT US
You are invited to contact us at:
Address: The Studio, 4th Floor, Avebury House,
55 Newhall Street, Birmingham B3 3RB
Phone: 0778 9952251
Email: richard@technologysupplychain.co.uk