A COMPANY working in the field of nano-technology has been named as the annual winner of the Merseyside Innovation Awards.

Iota NanoSolutions beat off strong competition from The Gravity Cue, Burley Doors and The Medical Device Innovation to win the accolade.

The judges were particularly impressed with the firm’s relationship with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine for the development of anti-malarial treatments.

It was the second award in the space of a few days for Iota. It was also named NorthWest Regional Development Agency Science and Technology Business of the Year at the Daily Post Regional Business Awards.

Pictured above - Prof. Steve Rannard shows off the Innovation Awards Trophy, watched by a group of the award’s sponsors.

Liverpool Chamber held it’s sold out platform lunch at the Patio Restaurant in Allerton Road. The event gives selected speakers a platform to promote their companies and products.

This month’s speakers were The Liner, Liverpool’s first themed hotel who talked about the nautical theme of their venue and gave away goody bags to guests. Richard Lesley from Berryman Lace Mawer gave an overview of their practice and John Haynes of Liverpool Coaching Academy enthused about how to improve your staff.

Next month’s platform takes place at popular Italian eatery Il Forno on 14 August speakers will be Rensburg Sheppards Investment Management, Ph Creative and Smart Storage. To book, log on to www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk/events.

Pictured aboveL-R Graham Helling, Liverpool Chamber, Joanne Heaven & Jason Molyneux, the Liner, John Haynes Liverpool Coaching Academy and Richard Lesley,
Berryman Lace Mawer.

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