THREE Malvern-based businesses have won places to showcase their game-changing products at the UK’s leading innovation show.
Starlink Systems, Optimec and Malvern Instruments will appear at Innovate 2017 at the NEC in Birmingham on November 8 and 9.
They have been selected from over 300 applications by hosts Innovate UK to be part of an exhibition of 96 shortlisted companies.
The annual event is expected to attract 2,500 businesses to the West Midlands.
It offers attendees a chance to network with investors, hear from pioneering thinkers and find out about a range of expertise and Government support.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street is a keynote speaker, while Birmingham Innovation Hub and the Midlands Engine are also involved.
In the past year, Innovate UK has provided £30.4 million in core grant funding to 240 organisations in the West Midlands.
Mr Street said: “Innovation is what drives the economy and our region’s future prosperity is focused on key growth sectors.
“Innovate UK brings the best of innovation to the West Midlands and I am delighted with the opportunity to be involved in something that showcases this and our region.”
Through a programme of speakers, Innovate 2017 will explore major themes relevant to the region such as smart cities and urban planning and what this means for the individual, businesses and government.
“Other topics include artificial intelligence, robotics, alternative food sources and space exploration.
Innovate UK chief executive Ruth McKernan added: “We are very excited to be taking our annual flagship innovation showcase to the Midlands this year.
“Innovate 2017 will be an excellent platform for showcasing the strength of Midlands innovation to a national and international audience.”
