The magnificent Senedd building in Cardiff Bay provided the perfect backdrop for the launch of the Wales Technology Awards 2025, powered by Technology Connected, on 3 April. Industry leaders, innovators, and previous winners and partners gathered to kick off the journey towards what promises to be the most spectacular celebration of Welsh technology in the awards’ 10-year history.
The launch event officially opened entries for the 2025 Awards, unveiled this year’s categories, and welcomed industry to get involved – whether by nominating outstanding talent and innovation, exploring partnership opportunities, or joining the celebration in November.
Special thanks to Jack Sargeant MS for his generous sponsorship, enabling us to host the launch at the Senedd. And to all our guests, speakers, and supporters for helping to set the tone for what will be a milestone year for Welsh technology.
A Spotlight on Welsh Innovation
There’s an undeniable magic happening across Wales’ technology landscape. The nation is rapidly emerging as one of the UK’s most vibrant technology ecosystems, where innovation is woven into the fabric of business culture. Wales offers a powerful trinity: extraordinary homegrown talent, progressive government initiatives, and a supportive business community.
That’s exactly what the Wales Technology Awards are here to champion.
The Awards shine a spotlight on Wales’ tech innovators and problem-solvers, turning vision into impact, and showcasing the strength and diversity of Wales’ tech scene on a national and global stage.
From Cardiff to Bangor, across towns, valleys, and cities, the Awards shine a light on a rich ecosystem where startups thrive alongside scaleups, academia fuels commercial innovation, and businesses grow with purpose and pride. In doing so, they help raise the profile of Welsh technology, attract new opportunities, and inspire the next generation of talent to dream big — right here in Wales.
Insights from the 2025 Awards Launch Panel
Our fantastic panel of previous winners and partners shared insights into how the awards have transformed their businesses and perspectives:
- Ben Davies, Co-Founder of Hexa Finance, shared how partnering accelerated their network-building across Wales. The promotion opened doors that might have taken years to unlock.
- Nick Tune, CEO and Co-Founder of OptimiseAI, winner of the prestigious Sir Michael Moritz Tech Startup Award, reflected on how entering the Awards just three months into their startup journey brought unexpected validation and belief in their vision.
- Sameer Rahman, CEO of DataMonet and Best Tech Leader 2024 Winner, highlighted the power of reflection — how entering created space to pause, assess impact, and clearly communicate the innovation journey.
- Dr. Isobel Taylor, Design Researcher at Butterfly Data, winner of the Best Greentech Application Award, emphasised how winning elevated vital conversations around sustainability and amplified the role of greentech in Wales.
26 November 2025: The 10th Anniversary Milestone
The 10th Annual Wales Technology Awards will be taking place on the final evening of Wales Tech Week 2025, Wales’ largest international tech summit. This milestone event is the ultimate grand finale for the international tech summit, celebrating the outstanding individuals and businesses shaping the future of the Welsh tech industry.
The official website for the Wales Technology Awards 2025 is now live. Enter for free across 11 categories, explore partnership opportunities, and secure your place at an unforgettable evening honouring Wales’ outstanding tech community.
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