2017

A partnership of 70 years of collective experience One Digital is a unique digital skills partnership that has successfully worked with more than 11,000 people across the UK. “I got … Read more

Easy to use apps for children with special educational needs A mum who couldn’t find educational apps for her son has gone on to build inspirational tech social enterprise which … Read more

Using tech to connect young people to careers A new app and website targeting young disengaged students, knew that it had to do something differently. “The problem is NOT lack … Read more

Multi-sensory learning technology aids children with dyslexia “They have used their technical knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to design and make a device that helps children who are struggling to learn … Read more

Making a smarter, greener city with the people “Our MK empowers citizens of Milton Keynes to put forward ideas that will impact the community and help shape the future of … Read more

Educate a woman, you educate a nation #techmums works with mums in disadvantaged communities to teach them digital skills, build their confidence and help them relate better to their children … Read more

An innovative online charity connecting the families of disabled children There are over 800,000 disabled children under the age of 16 in the UK. As a parent of a newly … Read more

Wearable vision device gives people their independence back The worlds most advanced and wearable artificial vision device is helping people regain their independence. MyEye, designed by OrCam, provides advanced text-to-speech … Read more

From home-visit volunteer to technology trainer Many people with sight loss believe their visual impairment excludes them from using technology. This tech volunteer finalist is showing people with visual impairments … Read more

A major tech force in Norfolk In just three years, this volunteer has had undeniably huge impact on tech in Norwich and the wider region. Emily-Jayne Crittenden, runs two local … Read more

How to allay children’s anxiety during blood tests Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has produced a free new app for iPad called ‘Blood Quest’, which aims to help alleviate children … Read more

Disabled students use innovative aquaponic farming technology FabFarm! is a digital aquaponic farm that is designed, built and operated as a social enterprise by disabled students in Derry, N.Ireland. Developed … Read more