News
- 11th February - Calling all technology businesses and entrepreneurs to showcase their achievements
- Technology-led businesses and entrepreneurs from across the region have the opportunity to be recognised for innovative achievements at the inaugural Bright Sparc Awards. The awards are being run by the Sparc Technology Network and will honour those businesses or individuals who have truly excelled in their specialist field.
- The event will take place on 14 May at Cranfield University on the eve of Cranfield VentureDay, a one-day conference and networking event for entrepreneurs. The awards are split into six categories including young technology entrepreneur of the year (18-30), technology entrepreneur of the year, technology led business of the year under £5m turnover, innovation support person of the year, the Biztech Award for the best use of technology and the best interaction between HEI and a technology led enterprise. From the winners of each category, the winner of the overall Bright Sparc Award will be chosen.
- Chris Dunkley, director of the Milton Keynes Enterprise Hub and sparc's network director, commented on the awards: "The Bright Sparc Awards are a great way for innovative companies in our region to showcase their work to an expert panel of judges and gain recognition for their achievements. You can nominate clients, suppliers, colleagues or even yourself! Milton Keynes and the surrounding region is home to many technology companies all of whom are pushing the boundaries of their chosen specialism. The awards promise to be closely fought and a real boost for the winners!"
- Online application forms are available from www.brightsparcawards.co.uk. Once all nominations have been received the short listed entrants will be interviewed via phone by a representative of the judges. As well as prizes offering real business support for the winners, all finalists will be given space and marketing material to exhibit at the Cranfield VentureDay on 15 May.