Eight companies founded by young people in the West Country have just been recognised for their innovation:
A foldable electric motorbike and a robotics company that aims to eliminate bias are among the innovative South West businesses to scoop a share of £1.25m, it has been announced.
The eight companies from across the region, which are all founded by entrepreneurs under 30, have won a slice of funding from UK innovation agency Innovate UK as part of its annual Young Innovators competition.
The awards recognise young people with great business ideas who have the potential to become successful entrepreneurs and future leaders in innovation. The South West winners join a cohort of 94 young people aged between 18 and 30 with business ideas that could “change the world”.
Here’s one of the great eight:
Young entrepreneurs scoop up national award
Ethan Wilkin – Head of innovation and servicing – EcoMove | LinkedIn