The search is on to find the inspirational business women who will take one of eight coveted places in the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards 2018, alongside a £50,000 grant and support package to help them reach their full potential as a female entrepreneur. Evidence shows that the proportion of UK women engaging in entrepreneurial activity is around half the level of men1, but encouragingly, since launching the inaugural Women in Innovation campaign in 2016, Innovate UK has seen a 70% increase in registrations for funding from female applicants. Having identified one of the main barriers for female…

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has opened its search for the most game-changing engineering, science and technology innovations the world has to offer as part of its prestigious 2017 Innovation Awards programme. The IET Innovation Awards recognise the most pioneering and progressive innovations across 15 industry categories, from energy and sustainability to transport and healthcare. The awards are free to enter and any individual, company or organisation anywhere in the world with an innovative idea or product can…