Cornish companies were among the winners at fifth Tech South West Awards. 

A record-breaking 400 tech leaders attended the awards, which showcased innovation from across the region including AI tools to tackle online hate speech, satellite navigation systems and space observation technology. 

Dan Pritchard, co-founder of Tech South West and CEO of Program, said: “From climate science to healthtech, sustainable energy and education, tech is driving real positive change in society.

"The South West is a bustling hub of innovation across a range of tech specialisms, and it’s great to celebrate the people and teams behind the meteoric rise of the sector.” 

Cornwall-based Arwen AI won the the Best Application of AI Award for their work using machine learning to tackle online hate speech.  

Cornwall’s iconic Goonhilly Earth Station was awarded the trophy for space and aviation.

Fellow Duchy company,  Cognition Creative Learning won Best Education Initiative Award, while their team also scooped the TeachTech Award.

Cornwall-based TECwomen CIC won the Commitment to Talent Award for their training programmes for women and girls. 

The CreaTech Award went to Cornwall Museums Partnership.

The People’s Choice Award was voted on during the ceremony by the audience, from a shortlist of nominations submitted by the tech community. The trophy went to Suzanne Manson, director and head of delivery at Cornwall-based TECgirls.