Who’s Nominated for What: All You Need to Know About the Upcoming Wales Technology Awards 2025

Who’s Nominated for What: All You Need to Know About the Upcoming Wales Technology Awards 2025

Technology Connected has officially announced the finalists for the 2025 Wales Technology Awards, set to take place on 26 November as the showpiece finale to this year’s Wales Tech Week.

Now marking a decade of celebrating Welsh innovation, the Awards will once again spotlight the standout individuals and organisations that are driving progress across Wales’ growing technology landscape. From ambitious startups to internationally recognised businesses, the finalists represent the depth of talent and innovation emerging from across the country.

The black-tie Awards ceremony will be held at ICC Wales, rounding off Wales Tech Week with a celebration of achievement, resilience and future-facing innovation.

2025 Finalists Announced Across 11 Award Categories

The Sir Michael Moritz Tech Start-up Award

Recognising exceptional early-stage companies:

• Cavefish
• Critical Cloud
• eeziQS
• Pontiro
• Seedable Studio
• Zero Fintech

The Aled Miles International Impact Award

Honouring Welsh companies making a significant global impact:

• Aber Instruments
• Excelerate Technology
• Laser Wire Solutions
• Mauve Cymru

Rising Star of the Year Award

Acknowledging emerging individual talent in Welsh tech:

• Declan Hughes – MicroLink Devices UK
• Evan Jenkins – Pontiro
• Lewis Ellams – AMRC Cymru
• Madelaine Thomas – Image Angel

Best Tech Leader Award

Celebrating outstanding leadership within the tech sector:

• Ammar Akhtar – Finalrentals
• Bethan Evans – Excelerate Technology
• Mark Sweeny – de Novo Solutions
• Sinead Inson – Vishay Newport

Best Digital Transformation Award (Private Sector)

Highlighting innovative transformation across private enterprises:

• Burbank Software
• InnovAltive Solutions
• Painting Practice
• Talent Pathway ID

Best Digital Transformation Award (Public Sector)

Recognising technology-led change within public services:

• DataMonet
• DVLA
• The Social Work Way
• SudoCyber

Best Digital Inclusion Award

Celebrating projects that promote accessibility and digital equity:

• Augmenting Therapy CiC
• Glasshot IIp
• IE Hub
• ThinkEDI

Best AI Application Award

Showcasing innovative applications of artificial intelligence:

• Amplyfi
• Driverly
• SystemsX
• VisVira

Best EdTech Application Award

Recognising the use of technology to enhance learning and education:

• Goggleminds
• GroupEd
• Saysomething.com
• SudoCyber

Best GreenTech Application Award

Rewarding tech solutions focused on sustainability and the environment:

• Green Wing
• Nellie
• Nightingale HQ
• AM Innovations

Best HealthTech Application Award

Celebrating innovations that enhance healthcare through technology:

• CanSense Ltd
• Concentric Health
• Excelerate Technology
• Signumology

Industry Recognition

Jacqui Murray, Director South Wales for the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and Head Judge of the 2025 Awards, praised the strength of this year’s entries:

“The calibre of entries this year has been inspirational – spanning everything from breakthrough AI and healthtech applications to transformative digital inclusion… On behalf of the judging panel, I want to congratulate every finalist – you are the trailblazers defining the future of Welsh tech.”

Avril Lewis, Managing Director of Technology Connected, commented:

“The Wales Technology Awards shine a spotlight on the people and businesses driving our digital future. These Finalists exemplify the ambition, resilience and creativity that make Wales a hotbed of innovation and investment.”

Tickets for the Awards ceremony are available now, with full event details accessible here:
👉 Wales Technology Awards 2025 – Event Page