Shortlists
Seaweed-derived alternatives to plastic packaging, AI tools for tackling online misinformation and data tracking solutions for space rocket launches...
Just some of the groundbreaking technologies developed by the finalists for the Tech South West Awards 2023.
Now in their fifth year, the awards celebrate the best in tech from across the South West of England including Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
With a record 350 entries, over 40 judges were involved in the selection process, culminating in a full day at Clockwise Exeter to agree the final shortlists and winners.
AgriTech Award
Nanoland Global
Quor
Small Robot Company
Best Application of AI
Sponsored by Your Tech Future
Arwen AI
Beluga Pods
digiLab
Good With
Best Education Initiative
Sponsored by CIoS LEP and HotSW LEP Digital Skills Partnerships
BIT Training
Cognition Creative Learning
Software Cornwall
TECwomen CIC
Best Startup Award
Sponsored by University of Exeter Digital and SETSquared Exeter
Arwen AI
Good With
Kelpi
Oort Energy
Commitment to Diversity Award
Sponsored by ISL Talent
Adopstar
Rowe IT
School of Code
Software Cornwall
Commitment to Talent Award
Sponsored by Clockwise
Adopstar
BIT Training
Software Cornwall
TECwomen CIC
“Relationships are a hugely rewarding aspect of our work with tech businesses, and we are passionate about supporting the sector.
There is so much innovation happening right across the region and it's fantastic to be bringing the community together to celebrate."
Pippa Clarke, Partner at Headline Partner Bishop Fleming
CreaTech Award
Sponsored by Filmily
Condense
Cornwall Museums Partnership
Inizio Engage XD
Moonraker
Real Ideas Organisation
FinTech Award
Sponsored by Software Solved
Good With
Iplicit
Growth Award
Sponsored by Ashfords
digiLab
Joiin
TalkLife
Thought Quarter
Wildanet
HealthTech Award
Sponsored by FDB Health
Airway Medical
Ferryx
HCI
Mama Health
Innovation Award
Sponsored by Granted Consultancy
Airway Medical
Alert Technology
Cleaner Seas
Kelpi
QLM Technology
Small Robot Company
MarineTech Award
Sponsored by QantX
Actisense
KILO Solutions
MLA College
savvy navvy
Space and Aviation Award
Goonhilly Earth Station
Rocketmakers
KETS Quantum Security
Vistair
Supporting the Sector Award
Sponsored by Howden
Ashfords
EPIC
FibreHub
Future Space
Sustainability Award
Sponsored by Michelmores
Cleaner Seas Group
Kelpi
Matter.
Oort Energy
QLM Technology
"Each year the quality of the entries improve. I was particularly struck by the growth in sustainability-focused and tech4good companies. It’s across the region, and that’s super exciting for the sector.
"These companies are tackling real challenges and set on achieving lasting impact.”
Caroline Orr, Marketing Director at Supporting Partner Program
TeachTech Award
The team at Cognition Creative Learning
Dr Connie Wilson, BAE Systems
Dr Juliette Jackson, Seadream Education
Tech Company of the Year (over £5m)
Sponsored by Foot Antsey
Huboo
Rowe IT
Tech Company of the Year (Under £5m)
Sponsored by Exeter Science Park & Plymouth Science Park
Bay Photonics
digiLab
Hiyield
Kelpi
Tech for Good
Sponsored by Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone
Airway Medical
Cleaner Seas Group
Kelpi
Matter.
QLM Technology
Tech Leadership Award
Sponsored by Mercia Asset Management
Emma Glazier, Crowd
Nathan Baranowski, Digital Wonderlab
Neil Morris, Kelpi
Niki Davies & Holly Patton, Software Cornwall
Theresa Benson, Adopstar
Spotlight Award
Sponsored by Sandler South West
Dr Connie Wilson, BAE Systems
Emma Glazier, Crowd
Fran Solo, Stornaway
Jennifer Russell, TalkLife
Lynsey Bridgewater, AND Digital
Neil Morris, Kelpi
Women in Tech
Sponsored by Jurassic Fibre
Fran Solo, Stornaway
Katie Goode, Triangular Pixels
Lynsey Bridgewater, AND Digital
The Female Team at Cosmic
Workplace Culture
Sponsored by Interaction
Ghyston
Storm Consultancy
Thought Quarter
Wessex Internet
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