The Economist's Innovation Awards

LAUNCHED IN 2002, THE ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY AND SUMMIT
IS NOW THE MUST-ATTEND INNOVATION EVENT.

IT DEFINES A JOURNEY—IDEA. INNOVATION. PROGRESSION.

Innovation is crucial to the success of any business. It pushes the boundaries in product development and process, drives the economy and enables organisations to outperform their competitors. The culture that allows innovation to flourish is largely based on nurturing good ideas and, in turn, innovation is dependent on the creative individuals who dream up these new ideas and then turn them into reality.

The Economist recognises these individuals each year through our annual Innovation Awards Programme and the winners are people rather than companies, who are responsible for an innovation that has been a proven success in the past decade – be that a product or service.