7th May 2008
Bedford i-lab sponsors Technology Business of the Year (<£5m turnover) at the Bright Sparc awards 2008.
Technology-led businesses and entrepreneurs from across the region will 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 is taking 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:-
From the winners of each category, the winner of the overall Bright Sparc Award has been chosen.
As well as prizes offering real business support for the winners, all finalists have been given space and marketing banners to exhibit at the Cranfield VentureDay on 15 May 2008.
Shaun Armstrong, Centre Manager, Bedford i-lab said:-
"We are delighted to be sponsporing an award at this inaugural event, especially one which rewards how technological innovations have been successfully commercialised for economic development of the area - judging this category and also technology entrepreneur was a challenge given the high standards and diversity shown"
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.
Wartch this space for details of winners and pictures of the event!
