Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson and entrepreneur James Caan called on the UK’s best innovators to put themselves forward for the iawards - the first ever Government backed-awards to celebrate achievements in science, innovation and technology - to get the recognition they deserve.
Their call to action comes as a new survey shows that businesses believe British innovators are unsung heroes whose contribution to making Britain a better place to live and work often goes unnoticed.
The survey, commissioned by the Department for Business Innovation & Skills, reveals that more than nine in ten business leaders agreed that giving employees recognition will drive entrepreneurship in the workplace.
The survey also found:
- 43% of senior executives surveyed across the UK believe that UK organisations are good at supporting innovative business areas and ideas.
- 63% feel that open communication to discuss new ideas will encourage greater innovation from their employees;
- 43% per cent would consider implementing innovation sessions; and
- 36% would offer cash or stock option incentives.
To read more about the iAwards visit: http://www.bis.gov.uk/iawards-will-promote-innovation-in-british-business-2