The Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2026 are open for entry, with assist as soon as once more from a unbelievable forged of sponsors.
The awards, which characteristic 16 classes, will happen in May and appeal to lots of of main lights from throughout a bunch of sectors.
Editor Paul Brackley stated: “We are grateful to our sponsors for enabling us to host this celebration of talent and shine a light on the incredible achievements of businesses, organisations and individuals.
“The awards event is always a fantastic occasion, beginning with a networking reception before the ceremony.
“We are pleased to be able to offer two free tickets to the awards to every finalist.”
The entry kind for the 2026 awards can be found here.
Here are the sponsors of the 2026 awards.
Want to seek out out extra about getting concerned? Email [email protected].
The 2026 sponsors
Appleyard Lees
Sponsoring AI Company of the Year
Appleyard Lees is a number one mental property regulation agency with roughly seventy patent and trademark attorneys and litigators. Who we’re and what we do – but in addition, how we do it – makes us distinctive.
We assist our purchasers shield and monetise their mental property, and handle post-grant challenges, ought to they come up. We supply broad sector and business information, plus the capability to adapt our companies to particular consumer necessities, in an agile means.
With places of work in UK innovation hotspots, we’re positioned to provide purchasers professional strategic IP recommendation in the UK and worldwide.
AstraZeneca
Sponsoring Researcher of the Year
AstraZeneca is a world, science-led biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to remodeling the future of healthcare by unlocking the energy of what science can do for folks, society and the planet. We push the boundaries of science to find, develop and ship life-changing medicines in our remedy areas of focus, which embody oncology, uncommon ailments, cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, respiratory & immunology, and vaccines & immune therapies.
As the UK’s main biopharmaceutical firm, we’ve 5 websites throughout the nation with our headquarters right here in Cambridge. We are proud to be half of the Cambridge group and scientific ecosystem, and imagine that interplay, collaboration and an entrepreneurial strategy are important for accelerating science and re-imagining healthcare.
We are honoured to sponsor the Researcher of the Year award, which recognises accomplishment in science, notably the place the researcher has overcome hurdles to attain excellent scientific outcomes. This class covers all areas of analysis and technological development in each business and tutorial settings – reflecting the breadth of world-leading organisations that decision Cambridge residence, and the scientific innovation they foster right here, throughout the UK and past.
BDO LLP
Sponsoring AI Company of the Year
Accountancy and enterprise advisory agency BDO LLP gives built-in recommendation and options to assist companies navigate a altering world.
The organisations we work with are Britain’s financial engine – entrepreneurially-spirited, high-growth mid-market companies that gasoline the financial system.
We perceive the ambitions and entrepreneurial mindset of these we work with and have the international attain, integrity and experience to assist folks and companies succeed at each stage, from start-up to IPO.
Cambridge Science Park
Sponsoring STEM Initiative of the Year
The Cambridge Science Park gives unrivalled alternatives for collaboration, innovation and inspiration.
Set in 150 acres of parkland, it is residence to a thriving group of scientists and entrepreneurs engaged on life-enhancing applied sciences, starting from plant protein-based plastics and cancer-detecting breath know-how to cutting-edge gaming.
With plans for an formidable new cycle of funding targeted on sustainability and amenity enhancement, we constantly attempt to offer the highest amenities in a supportive, community-based surroundings for our members.
Interested in constructing a greater world at the Cambridge Science Park? Discover extra: https://www.cambridgesciencepark.co.uk.
Faculty of Science and Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University
Sponsoring Technology Company of the Year
Anglia Ruskin University is an award-winning greater schooling establishment that transforms lives by modern, inclusive and entrepreneurial schooling and analysis. ARU has been named the Times Higher Education University of the Year (2023), holds a Gold award for the high quality of its schooling, awarded by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), and gained the University of the Year title at the 2023 UK Social Mobility Awards.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering gives taught and analysis levels throughout the numerous disciplines of science and know-how, from animal behaviour to sport and train remedy, optometry to psychology, computing and synthetic intelligence to biomedical science and from forensic science to mechanical engineering.
We are dedicated to rising the numbers of girls and under-represented teams in STEM careers, and work carefully with business to make sure that our inclusive and modern programmes present college students with the abilities that employers want. Our world-leading analysis informs our transformative instructing, and gives alternatives so as to add worth to companies and the wider group.
Mantle Space
Sponsoring Software Company of the Year
The Bradfield Centre is deeply rooted in the know-how business, we imagine it is very important recognise and rejoice the achievements of those that are driving innovation and progress. It was due to this fact a pure step to work with the Cambridge Independent to create the new award class of Software Company of the Year and we stay up for celebrating all the finalists.
At the core of our involvement in the Science and Technology Awards is our perception in the energy of versatile workspaces. We know {that a} supportive and dynamic surroundings is essential for firms to thrive, particularly in the fast-paced tech business. The Bradfield Centre gives simply that – an area that not solely encourages productiveness but in addition fosters a way of group.
We are thrilled to be half of such an thrilling occasion and stay up for showcasing the unimaginable accomplishments of tech firms in the Software Company of the Year class, corresponding to these in the more and more vital Software as a Service sector. Together, we will proceed to drive progress and form the future of know-how.
Railpen
Sponsoring the Award for Innovation
Railpen are entrusted with the safekeeping and funding of £34billion in property, and present assist for the 350,000 members of the railways pension schemes – one of the UK’s largest and longest established pension funds.
To ship on our objective to safe our members futures’, we spend money on a variety of public and personal companies, infrastructure and property. We imagine monetary and sustainability outcomes will not be mutually unique – they’re complementary and integral to defending our members’ long-term pursuits.
We’re notably enthusiastic about investing in Cambridge, and in the life science and know-how sectors, that are vital for UK development and a thriving native financial system.
St John’s Innovation Centre
Since 1987 St John’s Innovation Centre has been residence to tech start-ups and scale-ups, combining the advantages of versatile, all-inclusive leases with indispensable recommendation and assist for innovators. Established by St John’s College, University of Cambridge, it sits at the coronary heart of St John’s Innovation Park near the A14 and the metropolis centre.
Alongside round 90 tenant firms, the centre additionally hosts 300 digital tenants who take pleasure in entry to the assembly rooms and the prestigious Cambridge tackle. Over the years, quite a few tech success tales have began life right here, together with HP Autonomy, Jagex Ltd, Zeus Technology Ltd and Owlstone Ltd.
Woodfines Solicitors
Sponsoring Cleantech Company of the Year
Woodfines Solicitors is proud to as soon as once more sponsor the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards, a partnership we’ve supported since the occasion’s launch.
With places of work in Cambridge, Bedford, and Milton Keynes, Woodfines Solicitors gives a complete vary of authorized companies designed to assist companies develop with confidence. Our specialist company business workforce gives sensible recommendation to assist companies navigate advanced transactions and safeguard their pursuits. From mergers and acquisitions to shareholder agreements, restructures, and business contracts, we offer strategic, sensible recommendation throughout all areas of enterprise.
We are particularly proud to sponsor the Cleantech Company of the Year class, shining a highlight on the innovators main the cost towards a extra sustainable, technology-driven world. We stay up for celebrating their achievements and the continued success of our area’s dynamic science and know-how group.
Zyme Communications
Sponsoring Life Science Company of the Year
Zyme Communications gives PR and advertising companies for the life science sector.
Founded in 2010, and with places of work in Cambridge and Manchester in the UK, we assist firms globally to lift their profile, construct company worth and generate curiosity from business leads, buyers and companions. Our skilled workforce are specialists in life science communications, with experience gained in-house and company aspect, providing the flexibility to assist each early-stage firms and giant multinationals.
For extra data please go to www.zymecommunications.com or contact [email protected].