Meet the shortlists
The Tech South West Awards 2026 shortlist is here
After a record-breaking year of entries — more than 350 in total, our biggest yet — the judges have had their say, and we're thrilled to reveal the companies and individuals who've made the shortlist for the Tech South West Awards 2026.
Across 21 categories, from AI and CleanTech to HealthTech, MarineTech and Women in Tech, this year's shortlist is a snapshot of just how much brilliant work is happening across the South West's tech ecosystem — spanning Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly right through to Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
Now in its eighth year, the Awards continue to celebrate the founders, teams and leaders redefining what's possible in the region. Making the shortlist is no small achievement, and every name below represents real innovation, ambition and impact.
The winners will be revealed at the ceremony on Thursday 26 November, at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol. Tickets are available now.
See the full 2026 shortlist below.
Shortlists
AI Award
(sponsored by Cazenove Capital)
Cineon Training
Digital Wonderlab
Forceteck
Intelligent AI
Micrima
Best Place to Work
A2Z Cloud
Chorus
Hiyield
Kascade (Computer World )
Signable
Best Startup
DRIFT Energy
Dynamic Therapeutics (DTx)
First Light Pianos
Forceteck
Nusku
TDX
ClimateTech
DRIFT Energy
Fetch Energy
Nusku
Perceptual Robotics
Restord
Rookwood Operations
CreaTech
First Light Pianos
Hatched Agency
moonBop
SEIKK
Visually Sonic
DeepTech
Cineon Training
DRIFT Energy
Fetch Energy
Latent Drive
Nautexe Global
Revolver Therapeutics
EdTech
Cosmic
ShowMyAI
Taught by Humans
Techosaurus
FinTech
(sponsored by RBC Wealth Management)
GoodHub
Intelligent AI
Mia Wealth
Sync Savings
Growth Award
A2Z Cloud
Chorus
Joiin
Loqbox
Giraffe
Signable
HealthTech
Dimension Biotechnologies
Dynamic Therapeutics (DTx)
Ferryx
Micrima
MyCelsius
Revolver Therapeutics
Innovation Award
Cineon Training
Inductosense
Joiin
Latent Drive
Oxi-Tech Solutions
Revolver Therapeutics
Water Powered Technologies
MarineTech
DRIFT Energy
Fetch Energy
Nautexe Global
Voxmar
Supporting Talent
Adopstar
Aztek
BIT Training
Fifty Minds
Future Space
Supporting the Sector
Business West
Digital Catapult
Digital Plymouth
Future Space
University of Bristol (School of Computer Science & Industrial Liaison Office)
Tech Company of the Year
(sponsored by Womble Bond Dickinson)
Chorus
Digital Wonderlab
Hiyield
Giraffe
Signable
Tech for Good
DRIFT Energy
Dynamic Therapeutics (DTx)
Hiyield
Oxi-Tech Solutions
The Rock Pool Project
Tech Investor of the Year
(sponsored by RWK Goodman)
Angel Investors Bristol
Clean Growth Fund
Maven Capital Partners
The FSE Group
YFM Equity Partners
Tech Leadership
A2Z Cloud
Ghyston
Hiyield
Micrima
Signable
Women in Tech
Dr Despina Moschou – TDX
Ghyston
Frances Lucraft – Eco Hygiene Care
Jane Pearce – Rookwood Operations
Sarah Brooks – Intelligent AI
People's Choice - To be decided on the night
THE Tech South West Award - To be decided on the night
Headline Partner
Supporting Partner
Category Sponsors
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