Innovation Tees Valley

 

Innovation Tees Valley is the must-attend gathering of 2025, created to showcase the region’s brightest talents and breakthrough ideas. Hosted in Tees Valley, this flagship event will feature 50 of the most innovative local businesses alongside industry leaders, investors, and funders, creating an unparalleled platform for businesses to connect, grow, and make a lasting impact. 

 

Innovation Tees Valley is where breakthrough ideas meet opportunity, creating a space for connections, learning, and celebration. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor, or an industry expert, this event is designed to inspire, empower, and shape the future of our regional economy. 

 


This event features interactive Seminars & Workshops focused on future innovation trends, an Innovation Awards Ceremony recognising top achievements across sectors, and Networking Opportunities that foster connections and partnerships among businesses, investors, and industry leaders.

 

Why Attend? 

  • For businesses: Elevate your business’s visibility, connect with investors, and receive valuable marketing support to stand out. Apply to showcase your innovation among the 50 most exciting exhibitors and compete for the prestigious audience-voted Innovation of the Year award. 
  • For Investors and Buyers: Discover the next major breakthroughs in healthcare, transport, professional services, and more. Network with over 200 participants and uncover new opportunities for collaboration and investment. 

 

12 March 2025
9:00 am4:30 pm
Billingham Forum
The Causeway
Stockton-on-Tees
TS23 2LJ
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Programme

Seminars & Workshops: interactive sessions that explore upcoming innovation trends and provide horizon scanning across key sectors. Gain foresight into future market opportunities and industry shifts, helping you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. 

 

Innovation Showcase: 50 of the most innovative businesses across Teesside will exhibit their innovations.

To apply to exhibit click here.

 

Innovation Awards Ceremony: Celebrate achievements across multiple categories, culminating in an audience-voted Innovation of the Year award. Award categories are:

  • Innovative Small Business Award (up to 49 employees) 
  • Innovative Medium Business Award (50-249 employees) 
  • Innovative Large Business Award (250+ employees) 

The following awards are exclusively for small and medium businesses (with up to 249 employees):

  • Digital Innovation Award
  • Sustainability Innovation Award
  • Healthcare Innovation Award
  • Professional Services Innovation Award
  • Social Innovation Award
  • Creative Innovation Award
  • Transport Innovation Award

To apply for an award click here.

 

Networking & Collaboration: Build connections over lunch and refreshments while exploring potential investments and partnerships. 

About the speakers

Full line up to be announced by confirmed presenters include:

  • Helen Kemp, Business Solutions Director at Tees Valley Combined Authority
  • Tees Valley Innovation Challenge Winners