Cranfield Technology Park celebrates business innovation among tenants
Cranfield: Tuesday, 20th July 2010 The third annual Bright Sparc Awards, which recognise excellence in technology-based innovation, were presented earlier this summer at a glittering ceremony at Cranfield University.Businesses based at Cranfield Technology Park, a partnership between Cranfield University and St. Modwen, scooped up eight awards, fighting off competition from around the region. The onsite Innovation Centre, which provides support for start-up technology based businesses, produced two winners and two runners up. Innovation Centre winners:
The event was sponsored by St. Modwen Northern Home Counties. Robin Vaughan, Development Manager at St. Modwen Northern Home Counties commented: 'The Bright Sparc Awards remind us all of the fantastic innovations that are being forged by young business men and women across the region. We are delighted to sponsor an award that recognises the advances being made in technology-based businesses. Everyone nominated in these awards has shown particular flair for using technology to achieve innovation, drive new business or significantly enhance their business. Having two category winners based at our Innovation Centre demonstrates the true value of the support we provide for young businesses.' Chris Wildsmith of Kinetic Solutions, said: 'Winning a Bright Sparc award really cemented our belief in working with the best of breed across all sectors. We have been based within a St Modwen Innovation Centre for over 10 years which has allowed the company to grow rapidly and push new boundaries nationally and internationally.' Pictured: Robin Vaughan, Development Manager, St Modwen presents an award. |