Tech Awards

THE PROLIFIC NORTH TECH AWARDS CELEBRATE THE INCREDIBLE INNOVATION OF THE NORTH'S TECH SECTOR - REWARDING THE ORGANISATIONS, TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTING TO THE REGION'S GROWTH. 

The North continues to produce some of the UK’s most exciting tech businesses, products and talent, with companies across the region driving innovation, growth and real-world impact.

Following another standout year in 2025, the Prolific North Tech Awards will return in 2026 to celebrate the teams, businesses and individuals shaping the future of tech across the North.

From ambitious startups to established industry leaders, the awards recognise the people pushing boundaries and delivering meaningful results.

Key Dates for your Diary

Early Bird Entry Deadline

18 June

Final Deadline

28 August

Shortlist Announced

17 September

Awards Ceremony

15 October

2026 Judging Panel

Al Alzein
General Manager,
Dynamo North East
Anna Heyes
Business Director,
Tangerine Communications
Dr Elizabeth Young
Investment Manager,
Par Equity
George Mensah
Principal,
Sure Valley Ventures (SVV)
Hannah Williams
Ecosystem Innovation and Growth Specialist,
Innovate UK Business Growth
Heather Waters
Network Manager,
Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub
Jack Howell
Venture Builder,
Founders Factory
Jonathan Moran
Tech Director,
Better Placed
Kai Ojo
CEO UK&I,
Planisware
Karen Blake
Digital inclusion and EDI in STEM consultant,
Katherine Megson
Head of Innovation & Growth,
Bruntwood SciTech
Liam Bateman
Fractional CTO,
Agency Founder
Marie Hamilton
Strategic Partnership Director,
Microsoft
Mark Kuhillow
Founder,
Trimontium
Marlon Hope
Operations Director,
NowSignage
Martin SFP Bryant
Founder,
PreSeed Now
Matt Robinson
Head of Nations and Regions,
techUK
Michelle Mullany
Head of Deal Origination ,
MHA
Naomi Timperley
Co-founder,
Tech North Advocates & We Are GST Ltd
Ngozi Nneke
Lecturer in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI),
University Academy 92
Nyree Trimbel
Fractional CMO,
CoPerceptuo
Phininder Balaghan
CTO,
Traversally
Rachel Siner
Operations Manager,
Baltic Ventures
Rojin Yar
Co-Founder & CEO,
PolyBox
Rory Southworth
Investment Ecosystem Manager,
FHundED
Sherelle Fairweather
Digital Strategy Lead,
Manchester City Council
Stephen Attree
Managing Partner,
MLP Solicitors
Susanna Lawson
Co- Founder,
OneFile & Circle of Trust

2025 Sponsors

The Growth Company

Beyond Echo PR

Better Placed

Bruntwood SciTech