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:

  1. The Innovators- in the manufacturing, engineering, sustainability, tech, services and community spaces.
  2. Individual Innovators- Female, Male and Young Innovator of the Year.
  3. Innovation Champions– for those who support companies with innovation.
  4. 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

WHEN

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From 6pm- midnight on Friday 27th October

WHERE

The Eastside Rooms, Woodcock Street,

Birmingham B7 4BL

YOUR HOST

PHIL UPTON

Phil is well-known across the Midlands after his years with BRMB, Heart and the host of the BBC CWR Breakfast Show.

Phil is in demand as host and compere for corporate and charity events, hosting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Symphony Hall, The Jaguar Land Rover Awards and the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Awards.

Self-described as, Broadcast TV & Radio Presenter, Event Host, Public Speaker, Mature Model, Fundraising Consultant and Road Cyclist, Phil has done a brilliant job of hosting the Innovation Awards since their inception in 2021.

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

Price includes the drinks reception, a delicious 3-course dinner and entertainment with 2 bottles of white wine, a bottle of red wine, a bucket of beers and two jugs of juice placed on your table.

£140 per ticket (£168 plus VAT)

2. A Half Table for 6 Guests

Price includes the drinks reception, a delicious 3-course dinner and entertainment with 2 bottles of white wine, a bottle of red wine, a bucket of beers and two jugs of juice placed on your table.

£750 for a half table (£900 plus VAT)

3. A Table for 12 Guests

Price includes the drinks reception, a delicious 3-course dinner and entertainment with 2 bottles of white wine, a bottle of red wine, a bucket of beers and two jugs of juice placed on your table.

£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.

We have a range of solutions which can support businesses who are looking to improve their cashflow, invest in new equipment or trade internationally.

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot, we bring expertise, flexibility and a needs focused approach to enabling business to achieve their aspirations.

Tantamount is a creative agency specialising in brand identity and communication. We work with businesses and professionals internationally, with a particular emphasis on the hospitality & leisure, technology and publishing sectors. 

 

Our services include communication design, brand development, digital experiences, content creation, motion graphics and print & digital publishing.

Find out how we can move your business forward and attract the clients you want.   

For over 22 years, Pathway Group has been at the forefront with support for individuals looking to upskill and reskill. Founded in the Midlands, we now operate across the North-West, Greater London, and other regions of the UK, delivering a range of qualifications, courses, programmes, and employer-led solutions to meet the needs of communities and all our stakeholders.

We are driven to empower individuals to develop their skills to achieve their career goals. We understand that learning is about acquiring new knowledge and skills, applying them in an ever-changing workplace, and achieving tangible results.

Whether you want to progress in your career or grow your business, you need a partner to implement your talent and organisational development plans. We want to be considered as your preferred partner of choice.

Recruiting new people is not easy, keeping good people is even harder!  In today’s world people are looking for more than just a job. There is a real “need to belong”.

People want to join a team, & team culture is massively important.  Creating amazing work-life experiences starts with communication and then is supported with amazing employee benefits.

STAFFHUT is a HR, Training & Employee benefits technology platform that also serves up Business Intelligence & Insights that allows the business to measure and report on alimost everything about employee engagement.

This will help your business to increase retention rates, reduce absenteeism, reward staff and streamline the entire HR process, saving you valuable time and money.  Used by over 188,000 employees, find out how it can help you today.

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If so, you’re not on your own – 64% of small businesses give up on using CRM, because it’s too complicated and too expensive. 

popcorn is the simple CRM and Lead Management tool that is designed specifically for small businesses to give you the essential tools you need to track, manage and convert more prospects, faster – so your sales simply take off!

Find out more – watch a 90-second video on our home page.

The Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase talent and diversity within multicultural communities through the celebration of those working hard to overcome adversity to achieve their goals through apprenticeships. The awards highlight the achievements of apprentices and the contribution of employers and learning providers who have assisted them along their journey.

Beeswift is a manufacturer and wholesaler of Personal Protective Equipment/Clothing encompassing a wide range of safety products and high quality workwear. 

At Beeswift we pride ourselves on providing high quality PPE from footwear to head protection, products that protect our customers with superior durability and improved comfort.

Our 144,000 sqft Birmingham based HQ and Distribution Centre (NDC) has significant stockholding, serving the UK, Ireland and International territories along with an in-house embroidery and badging facility.

With around 29,000 students from 100 countries (HESA Student Record 2020/21 © Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited) Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success.

BCU has put £270 million into the regional economy and support thousands of jobs in the area. We’re investing £340 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our city centre campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities.

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