The Business of Science Innovation Awards are now open!
The Business of Science conference announces an exciting competition for schools and colleges: the Innovation Awards!
Science holds future answers, it is ours to create, plan… and dream
Can you create an imaginative solution to a problem? Can you make a difference to how people live their lives?
Solving problems with innovative solutions
This may be a big issue like water shortages or plastic use, or a small local one such as how to make recycling easier in your home. With £250 to be won for all shortlisted entries, and £1000 for the winners, get started with the first step and dare to dream! The only limit is your imagination!
The award is designed to encourage submissions from people who want to solve problems through science, or who want science to solve problems.
How to Enter
Capture your dreams and idea through a picture, a paragraph (or two), or a combination of both on one page and submit it through the Business of Science Conference site: www.theinnovationawards.co.uk
The judges will use the following criteria to select the shortlist in each category (primary, secondary and 18+). The shortlisted entrants are invited to the Business of Science Conference on 14th May, their posters displayed where they will explain their ideas to interested delegates, and the winners voted.
Submission deadline: Friday 20th March 2026
Tuesday 31st March: judging day
Monday 20th April: shortlisted entries are notified following the Easter holidays
Thursday 14th May: the winners are announced at the Business of Science Conference
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available in the Secondary school and 18+ categories.
Primary school sponsor: Mast Group