Six companies based at Plymouth Science Park have been shortlisted for awards as the city cements its reputation as a growing tech hub.
More than 145 entries were received for the annual Tech South West Awards, which showcases the best innovation and talent across the region’s tech sector. Plymouth Science Park (PSP) has more finalists than any other science park in the region.
Moortec and Chess Dynamics are shortlisted for the International Success Award. Moortec, which was named best tech company at Reach Plc’s 2019 Plymouth Business Awards, provides monitors and sensors for silicon chips, helping to increase their reliability and performance.
You may well have some Moortec technology in your hands right now, hidden deep within your mobile phone, tablet or laptop.
Moortec is headquartered in Plymouth and operates globally with customers in the US, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Russia and Israel.
In early 2020 it opened a new office, located in Bristol’s tech cluster, which became Moortec’s third base – it also has a branch in Gdansk, Poland.
Chess Dynamics offers surveillance, tracking and gunfire control technology to naval, land and commercial customers.
It has been since 2005.
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Moortec is also shortlisted for another two awards; Best Workplace Tech Award and Best Scale-up Award, alongside fellow PSP tenant Rowe IT , which provides software engineering, solution architecture and systems integration to the public and private sectors.
Mark Geary, strategic development manager at Moortec, said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for not one, not two, but three Tech South West Awards.
“From our headquarters in Plymouth we work at the forefront of the latest technology developments, our highly skilled engineers develop the latest cutting-edge in-chip technology, working with well-known brands and clients from across the world.”
BMT Defence , which provides engineering and scientific services to industry, commerce, policymakers, regulators and public sector operators, has been shortlisted for the Tech Research Award.
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The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group recently appointed specialist ship designer BMT to advise on new vessel designs as it looks to replace vessels providing passenger and freight services to the islands.
Sustainability is a key driver for a number of PSP tenants. Frontier Technical is shortlisted for the Sustainable Tech Award for its work on a new approach to sustainable floating energy systems, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and providing energy access for coastal communities across the world.
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Israeli medical-technology start-up Eye Control which recently expanded to PSP, uses artificial intelligence-powered eye-tracking and technology to help locked-in and ventilated patients communicate through eye movements, has been shortlisted for the Health Tech Award.
About a 1,000 people work in the 95 companies based on the PSP campus, making use of the world-class office, laboratory and research facilities.
Ian McFadzen, , said: “We are delighted to see Plymouth Science Park tenants dominating the shortlist, with six talented tenant companies being shortlisted for six awards across a range of categories from International Success through to the Sustainability and Health Tech Awards.”
Originally named Tamar Science Park, PSP was incorporated in 1996 as a joint venture between the University of Plymouth and Plymouth City Council.
More than £30million of investment, including ERDF, SWRDA and HotSW LEP grants, have funded five separate phases of development since 1996.
The board of PSP comprises senior representatives from Plymouth City Council, including the elected leader, and the University of Plymouth, plus three independent non- executive directors.
PSP is the largest science park in the South West. The 25-acre campus is home to science and technology businesses involved in digital, creative, marine, earth and life sciences.