Technology used well can drive businesses forward - not only increasing productivity, and efficiency, but saving money too and Manchester is among the areas leading the way.
The celebrates the very best in business, organisations and individuals who use new technology and digital innovation to their advantage.
Entries are now open and you can nominate firms across Greater Manchester who have really achieved over the last year.
The inaugural awards took place in 2019 to recognise and showcase key players, entrepreneurial leaders and business founders in the thriving tech community.
The fastest growing and most innovative tech companies in the region will come together virtually this year. Due to Covid-19 has moved online for 2021 and will be on May 20.
Innovation hub , Salford’s Home of Skills & Technology and operated by IN4.0 Group is headlining sponsor this year for the awards, which are open to individuals and companies based in Greater Manchester , whether well-established or working on new projects.
They will be the ones driving the region’s thriving tech sector and supporting organisations to use technology to its full potential as a driver of business value as well as in the public sector.
Tom Houghton, North West business editor, said: “We are so excited to be launching the MEN Tech Awards once more after what’s been an unprecedented year.
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“Part of the 海角视频’s thriving technology sector, Manchester is a cluster that stands out in so many ways - thanks to its exciting combination of talent, location, a business-friendly environment, and world-leading universities.
“Not only are we continuing to witness a growing number of new startups and innovations, we’re also home to unicorns such as The Hut Group, Boohoo and On The Beach, and have attracted global tech companies such as Amazon and Booking.com.
“We are big on innovation, and we’ve got space to house these companies, that’s why we were named Europe’s fastest-growing tech city by Tech Nation last year.
“With so much growth and investment from this sector alone, we can’t wait to celebrate those firms that are championing tech and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and technologists - and hearing how they’ve achieved success despite a turbulent 12 months.”
HOST is the proud headline sponsor of the MEN Tech Awards
Innovation hub HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology, is headlining sponsor this year; Mo Isap, CEO of IN4.0 Group, operators of HOST said: “We are proud to be sponsoring this year’s MEN Tech Awards. This is an opportunity for us to celebrate the fantastic talent we have in our region.
“Our mission at HOST is to nurture and support the most inclusive and diverse tech start ups, providing them with the best innovation environment to achieve success.”
is Media City’s innovation hub formerly known as The Landing. Operated by IN4.0 Group, it offers a home across five floors for individuals on technology career pathways, entrepreneurs driving start-ups and scale-ups, and enterprise and public sector organisations seeking to accelerate innovation.
With labs, research and development and prototyping environments, affordable and flexible workspace memberships, specialist innovation growth programmes, technology training, conferencing and social spaces to connect and collaborate, HOST is nurturing an inclusive community of innovators with a focus on data science, cyber, AI, gaming and immersive technologies.
HOST is also part of the wider Salford Innovation Triangle and sits alongside: Salford Royal Foundation Trust, with its global-leading innovation factory; Salford University, the fastest-growing University in the North West; and MediaCity海角视频, the tech city that’s home to 250 creative and digital businesses.
The 11 categories are suitable to both individuals and businesses using the very best in digital approaches to transform and enhance businesses and employees in the region.
Best Tech Start-Up sponsored by
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A digital company or organisation that has made a significant impact on the sector and had real success within the market.
Best Tech Business (up to 49 employees)
Technology companies form a greater proportion of the region’s economy every year, and this will find the best of the best.
Best Tech Business (over 50 employees)
As with the previous category, this is also looking for entries from ambitious, promising businesses that have used technology to innovate, disrupt, scale and excel.
Female Tech Ambassador, sponsored by
This category highlights exceptional talent and leadership shown by the women leading the way in tech, who have taken businesses to the next level using tech and set a strong example for the next generation of females in the business.
Young Tech Ambassador
Celebrating an individual aged 30 or under who has made a notable impact on the digital sector. The winner of this category could be an employee or entrepreneur
Best Tech Ambassador
This award celebrates those paving the way for the tech community in Greater Manchester. Successful applicants will be those who form a vital part of the region’s tech ecosystem, promote technology businesses and bring people together. This award is a judges choice award and not open for entry.
Best Global Reach
This will be a company using tech to extend its reach beyond the 海角视频 and into new markets – either an established business using technologies to engage more effectively with its customers, or a newer business that could only successfully exist and grow in the digital age.
Best Tech Ambassador
This award celebrates those paving the way for the tech community, who form a vital part of the region’s tech exosystem, promote tech businesses and bring people together.
Best Use of Machine Learning and AI, sponsored by
Judges are looking for businesses that have used machine learning and AI to great effect, furthering insight and innovation.
Best E-commerce Business
Judges are looking for a company or organisation that can show itself to be a true vanguard of digital commerce.
Best Use of Technology, sponsored by
This is for businesses that have seized tech opportunities to drive it forward and led the way for other companies in the region, using technology to remarkable effect.
Best Digital Innovation
The winner will be a business which has innovated better than anybody else, either transforming a stale sector with new technology, developed a new project or ambitious and exciting new ways.
The MEN Tech Awards will take place virtually on Thursday, May 20. The deadline for entries is April 16 and you can find out more and vote .
Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, further details will be available early May.