The Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards celebrates the partnerships between business, third sector, and public sector organisations and academia. Now in its 10th anniversary year, this annual event recognises and rewards exceptional collaborations that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits for Scotland. This year’s awards are the largest yet, with 10 categories designed to showcase the very best of knowledge exchange:

• Innovation of the Year – sponsored by HGF Ltd
• Innovator of the Future – sponsored by Highlands and Islands Enterprise
• Inward Investment Impact – sponsored by International Social Enterprise Observatory
• Knowledge Exchange Champion – sponsored by Knowledge Exchange UK
• Knowledge Exchange Heroes – team & individual awards
• Making a Social Difference
• Making an Environmental Difference
• Multiparty Collaboration
• Place-based Impact – sponsored by Business Gateway 
• Powerful Partnership – sponsored by Skillfluence

Key dates:

• Application deadline – applications are now closed.
• Shortlist announcement – 12^th February 2025
• Awards ceremony – 19th March 2025, Edinburgh Futures Institute