Innovation Showcase Competition shortlist

PRODUCT INNOVATION FINALISTS

Radic8 – Bolton-based independent air purification company.

Reach and Rescue – A Wigan manufacturer producing long reach telescopic poles and rescue mission equipment.

Redman Racing – An organisation which manufactures racing shells, oars and equipment for competitive rowing. SERVICE INNOVATION FINALISTS

Clyz Labs – Macclesfieldbased lab which helps to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients.

Million Stars Sustainable – A Liverpool-based company with a five-year plan to eradicate 23,000 tonnes of waste from UK festivals.

Urban Chain – A blockchain platform in Trafford that links consumers to energy generators and facilities. DIGITAL INNOVATION FINALISTS

Brain in Hand – Working out of Hulme, this organisation has created a mobile application to provide personalised mental health strategies.

Call Me Help – Stockportbased company which has developed a well-being monitor for elderly people who live alone.

Corporation Pop – Manchester company behind the Xploro mobile app which uses augmented reality to prepare children for going into hospital. INNOVATIVE ESTABLISHED BUSINESS FINALISTS

Fulfilment Crowd – This Chorley-based firm provides fulfilment technology to help with the picking and packing of orders across the UK.

Telcom – The Manchester developer behind Node, a telecommunications point for buildings giving connectivity to both landlords and tenants.

Whitham Mills Engineering – Based in Middleton, this manufacturing company has come up with a food waste tipping solution using a hydraulic system.