Tech South West Awards 2023

The shortlist for the Tech South West Awards 2023 have been announced and Devon organisations feature prominently ahead of the ceremony at Sandy Park, Exeter, on Thursday November 9.
With a record 350 entries, over 40 judges were involved in the selection process, culminating in a full day at Clockwise Exeter to agree the final shortlists and winners.
Dan Pritchard, co-founder of Tech South West, said: “It’s really important to celebrate and showcase the amazing tech that is being developed across the region.
“We’re seeing a rapid increase in cleantech and sustainability, along with tech for good, which is exciting and a clear sign of a commitment to build and commercialise tech with true positive impact. Our finalists really are evidence of the phenomenal strength of the sector, and the level of tech innovation.”
Accountancy firm Bishop Fleming returns as Headline Partner for this year’s awards, having been involved with the annual event since its inception in 2019.
Pippa Clarke, Head of Technology, Innovation and Growth at Bishop Fleming, said: “Relationships are a hugely rewarding aspect of our work with tech businesses, and we are passionate about supporting the sector. There is so much innovation happening right across the region and it's fantastic to be bringing the community together to celebrate."
Seaweed-derived alternatives to plastic packaging, AI tools to tackle online misinformation and data tracking solutions for space rocket launches are among the technologies developed by the finalists for the Tech South West Awards 2023.
Now in their fifth year, the awards celebrate the best in tech from across the South West of England including Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.