Tuesday 23 October 2012 will be an evening to remember as the University of Kent celebrates successful enterprise in an awards ceremony for shortlisted candidates at the Canterbury Innovation Centre.

Academics and businesses have been invited to apply for this prestigious recognition in the fields of Collaboration, Innovation and Impact Through Knowledge Exchange.

Everything you need to know about the Innovation Awards 2012

What are the awards?
Get ready for the Innovation Awards Ceremony - on Tuesday 23 October the most successful innovative academics and businesses of the past year will be recognised and celebrated at the Canterbury Innovation Centre.

What are the categories & who can apply?
We are looking for nominations for awards in the following 3 categories:

• Collaboration – nominations for academics & companies for a project collaboration that has delivered success;
• Innovation – nominations for academics for an Innovative enterprise project;
• Impact Through Knowledge Exchange – nominations for academics for a project whose impact has been demonstrated.

How can I apply?
Simply complete the relevant entry form electronically by Friday 7th September 2012 and send to PAtoDirectorIE@kent.ac.uk.

 

How are applications judged?
A panel of judges made up of staff at the University and business contacts will select a winner for each category according to the criteria outlined in the application forms. We will keep the company and academic names anonymous during the judging stage. Please note that if a company is involved in the nomination, the company partner must agree to an application being submitted.

We look forward to receiving your applications over the coming weeks and to welcoming the shortlisted candidates to the Awards Ceremony in October – good luck!

To see last year’s winners, please click here: Innovation Awards 2011.

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