Regional tech stars were celebrated yesterday at the Tech South West annual awards.
3D printing materials made from recycled fishing nets, yield-boosting self-tinting greenhouse glass materials and world-leading printed circuit board technology for the aviation industry were among the innovations celebrated.
Now in its sixth year, the Tech South West Awards showcase and celebrate the most innovative, impactful and forward-thinking organisations and individuals from across the region’s thriving tech ecosystem.
In the Best Education Initiative category, sponsored by Train4Tomorrow, Tech Cornwall was recognised for its wide array of talent programmes.
Cornish firm Inyanga Marine took home the MarineTech Award, sponsored by PASD Freeport, for their global work in tidal energy. Professor Tim Dodwell of digiLab was awarded the Tech Leadership Award, sponsored by RWK Goodman, while the Best Startup category, sponsored by University of Exeter and SETsquared Exeter, went to Fishy Filaments, another Cornish company developing the world’s first 3D printer filament made from 100% recycled fishing gear.
“The calibre of entries we received this year was truly outstanding,” said Dan Pritchard, founder of Tech South West. “The Tech South West community continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with technology, making a positive impact across a range of industries including health research, aerospace, agriculture, artificial intelligence, finance, and more.”
Outstanding entries from across the region were celebrated with the Cluster Awards, sponsored by Headforwards, which went to: iO Academy in Somerset, Cognition Creative Learning in Cornwall, Ben Franklin of BIT Group in Plymouth, Dr Connie Wilson of BAE Systems in Dorset, ExCode in Exeter, Unlock Cyber in Bristol, QLM in Torbay, and Digital Wonderlab in Wiltshire.
