The deadline is fast approaching for this year’s Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards.
It’s simple and free to enter via the online form on the Cambridge Independent website and there are 15 categories open for entry until 11pm on Wednesday, January 31.
Now in their seventh year, these are the leading awards for science and technology in the Cambridge region – and attract interest from all over the world.
Hundreds of people will gather in May to find out who has won this time from the astonishing array of talent here.
There are awards for biotech, medtech, cleantech, AI, life science and technology, plus a Start-up of the Year category, backed by Kao Data, and the One to Watch award, for companies at their earliest stages, supported once again by full-service, integrated communications company cofinitive.
New this year is our Software Company of the Year award, sponsored by Mantle, operator of flexible business space including The Bradfield Centre.
Intellectual property law firm Appleyard Lees, which is sponsoring the AI Company of the Year category, will give a £1,500 IP prize to one lucky winner - who could be drawn from any of the finalists.
And there are two awards for individuals who can nominate themselves, or be nominated by colleagues: the hotly-contested CEO of the Year category and Researcher of the Year, which sponsor AstraZeneca will help to judge.
Among the new sponsors this year is Railpen, which is backing The Award for Innovation.
Matthew Howard, head of property at Railpen, said: “Railpen are delighted to support these awards, celebrating the brightest, forward-thinking organisations within science and technology. The Award for Innovation is a particularly exciting category, where we can put the spotlight on organisations who are truly pioneering and dedicated to the pursuit of progress.”
Enter by the end of 31 January by completing the form now. And if you have any questions, or would like to get involved in the awards, contact the editor at paul.brackley@iliffemedia.co.uk.
