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Make it in Great Britain Challenge finalists announced

The Business Minister Mark Prisk has announced the finalists of a nationwide competition to find the UK’s next big pre-market products, processes and concepts.

Entries to the Make it in Great Britain Challenge include a wide range of new technologies, including tinnitus relief products, and a pram which folds into a rucksack.

Other finalists include eco-friendly alternatives to concrete and an engine which cuts fuel consumption by two thirds.

Mark Prisk said: “The UK is full of creative manufacturing expertise, and I’m delighted that we are able to celebrate some of the best pre-market ideas through the Challenge.

“We’ve had a great response, and I’m particularly excited by some of the entries received in the Breakthrough category.

A team of six expert judges came up with the 18 shortlisted entries, which will all go on display at London’s Science Museum this summer.

But they will benefit from the exposure of their idea to multi-national companies and the public.

The winning entries will showcase alongside names such as Mars and McLaren, and leading small and medium businesses like Ultra Global in celebration of manufacturing.

Visitors to the six-week exhibition will be invited to vote on their favourite entry. The winners from each weekly vote will feature together in the final week of the exhibit.

Mr Prisk added: “I’d urge the public to get voting and tell us who they would like to receive the honour of being named the People’s Choice.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .