Galway's Amatech finalist in 2012 Innovation Awards

The shortlist for this year’s Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation awards features 18 entries from established innovators, start-ups, public sector organisations and third-level spin-outs.

InterTradeIreland Strategy and Policy Director, Aidan Gough said “The high standard and diverse range of entries to this year’s awards from public and private sectors and from businesses of all sizes is extremely encouraging and evidence that innovation as a growth process is being embraced by more and more businesses across the island of Ireland.”

Of the organisational system and process finalist category features Galway electronics firm Amatech for its new laser technology used in the production process of electronic payment cards.

More than 430 initial registrations were received and 128 detailed entries were judged by an initial panel.

The final round of judging with presentations from each shortlisted firm takes place on February 8th. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin on February 28th.

Article adapted from IrishTimes.com