SCI® SME Emerging Technology Award
 
Please submit your application form by Friday 4th December 2026 no later than midday.
 

Contact details:

 
First name*
 
 
Surname*
 
 
Email*
 
 
Company*
 
 
Job title*
 
 
Department
 
 

Organisation details: 

  
 
 
Primary Sector*
 
 
Number of employees*
 
 
Country*
 
 
Year Company Established*
 
 
TRL level (3-9)*
 
 
Technology/process launch date*
 
 
Company Website URL
 
 
 
 

Company social media handles:
  
X
 
 
Linkedin
 
 
 

Please answer the questions below:
  
 
1. Please provide the name of your project*
 
 
 
2. Please provide a brief description of your organisation (250 words maximum)*
 
 
 
3. Please provide a brief explanation of the technology, including any relevant evidence such as laboratory validation, prototype testing, pilot-scale demonstration, or commercial deployment.*
 
 
 

4. Complete the following phrase in a maximum of 30 words.

Our technology should be recognised with the SCI® Award for SME Emerging Technology because….
  
because ....*
 
 
 
5. What positive and measurable impact on society can be expected as a result of this technology? (max 300 words)*
 
 
 
6. If your project has not yet been commercialised, please provide detail of your plans for translation to commercialisation, with timescales (max 300 words).*
 
 
 
7. Is there any other information you believe the panel should take into consideration when assessing the effectiveness and impact of your technology? (max 250 words)
 
 
 
8. How do you expect your organisation to grow and create further impact over the next three to five years? (300 words maximum)*
 
 
 
9. Additional Information - please share any further awards or recognition your organisation and or technology has received to date to further demonstrate impact, growth and/or validation. This could include:
  • Links to Customer testimonials
  • Links to Impact reports
  • Independent evaluations
  • Scientific publications
  • Awards or certifications
  • Links to Investment announcements/news
 
Additional Information*
 
 
 
10. How did you hear about this award*
 
Please provide more information if possible
 
 
 

11. Please confirm the name and email address of your CEO. Alternatively, you may provide the contact details for your CEO's PA or relevant communications department contact.

 
Name of CEO*
 
 
CEO's Email address*
 
 
 
 
12. If your application meets the initial criteria of eligibility but is not shortlisted this year, you are happy for it to be automatically rolled over to the following year for consideration by ticking the box below: 
Yes I agree
 
 
 
 
 
I confirm that my application is correct to the best of my knowledge and will agree to provide further details if requested as part of the judging process.
 
I confirm*
 
 
I agree that it is my responsibility to seek any approval/permissions to submit this application from my company.
 
I agree*
 
 
I agree that, if shortlisted, the information contained within this form may be used to promote my participation in this awards scheme.
  
I agree*
 
 
I agree to receive communications from SCI in respect of the Award. 
Opt in to email communications
 
 
 

About SCI: where science meets business

SCI® is a unique global multidisciplinary network connecting scientists, business people, students and other key players involved in science-based innovation. SCI® promotes innovation via its international network to advance the commercial application of science into industry for the benefit of society.

SCI® works across crucial sectors as diverse as food and bio-renewables, water, environment, energy, materials and manufacturing, and health and wellbeing.
 

About SCI®’s Awards Dinner

The SCI® Awards Dinner offers an opportunity to bring together leading talent across the scientific industry to:

  • Celebrate innovation and leadership, showcasing the achievements of SCI®’s industrial network
  • Establish leading awards demonstrating industrial excellence in innovation and sustainability
  • Highlight positive contributions from industry to society

The winners of SCI® awards for Sustainability, Innovation Enabled by Partnership (both est. 2023), Leadership in Inclusion in Science-Led Industry (est. 2024) and SME Emerging Technology (est. 2026) will be announced at the prestigious SCI® Awards Dinner at the Palace of Westminster on 19 May 2027.
 

In addition, achievements and awards associated with other SCI® areas of activity will also be celebrated.

Questions about SCI® or the SME Emerging Technology should be sent to awards@soci.org