Success at the Business of Science Innovation Awards 2025
We were thrilled to participate in this year's Business of Science Conference in Liverpool, with four innovative projects from schools across the Northern Schools Trust nominated for the Business of Science Innovation Awards.
What is the Business of Science Conference?
The Business of Science conference sees business leaders, industrialists, academics, and policymakers explore the latest opportunities and challenges in the business of science. The organisation brings industry professionals together with school students to help nurture scientific ideas that could become the
innovations of tomorrow. Find out more here.
The event was also supported by several Sixth Form students from the Baltic Research Institute - the world's only student-led research institute made up of students from Liverpool Life Sciences UTC and The Studio School located in the Baltic Triangle.
We were pleased to have four innovative projects from across the Norhern Schools Trust shortlisted as finalists for the Innovation Award.
What are the Business of Science Innovation Awards?
The Business of Science Innovation Awards is a competition that celebrates and rewards scientific advancements and innovations that address real-world challenges. It recognises individuals, organisations, and businesses that are dedicated to innovation, particularly those in the UK. The awards aim to inspire and encourage further scientific and innovative ideas that can lead to new products, services, and solutions. This exciting competition celebrates the power of science to solve real-world challenges. From tackling global issues like water scarcity and plastic pollution to solving local problems like improving home recycling.
Find out more here.
Primary School Category
Entries ‘Recycling Robby’ from Roscoe Primary School and ‘Dissolving Dog Poo Spray’ from Four Oaks Primary School were represented through display posters and video presentations. Although their Year 6 creators were unable to attend in person due to their SATs, their ideas were clearly communicated and well received by attendees.
Secondary School Category
In the Secondary School category, two outstanding projects from Liverpool Life Sciences UTC and The Studio School were shortlisted: ‘Sea Sparkles’ from Year 9 students and ‘Bio Clamp’ from Year 10 students. Both teams attended the event and had the opportunity to present their work directly to delegates and judges.
We are pleased to announce that ‘Bio Clamp’, developed by Shaza, was selected as the winner of the Secondary Innovation Award. Her work truly stood out due to being both feasible, genuinely innovative and having the potential to help a lot of people. Shaza also received £1000 to spend on her project and we are excited to see how she continues to develop this brilliant idea.
Pre-Conference Leadership Awards 2025
Steve Bennett hosted a pre-conference dinner during which the Business of Science Leadership awards were presented. A range of leaders from across science business and education were recognised, including Liverpool Life Sciences UTC's John Dyer and Sarah Linkman for their for their continued support and contributions to the conference.
The award recognises their ongoing support of the Skills agenda and Innovation Awards. Since the second conference in Manchester in 2017, they have brought groups of students from Liverpool Life Sciences UTC and The Studio School to present their innovative ideas and network with a range of science business people even travelling all the way to Edinburgh when the conference was held there in 2022.
Business of Science Conference 2022 Edinburgh
We thank the Business of Science Conference for the continued support and look forward to next years awards.