Celebrating our 2024 JOSCAR SME Innovation Award Finalists 

Our sponsors BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Ultra Maritime picked five finalists, from their amazing submissions and pitches at the spectacular Goodwood House.

After an incredible day at JOSCAR Live, Nquiringminds and Advent IM were crowned 2024 winners. Both winners delivered inspirating and captivating pitches in only 3 minutes – we think they deserve all the glory they’ll get from this exciting opportunity.  

If you’d like to pre-register for the next JOSCAR SME Innovation Award, please fill in the form at the bottom of this page.

nquiringminds

Nquiringminds - Judges' Winner

Nquiringminds delivers intelligent, trusted systems by combining advanced AI-powered analytics with strong cybersecurity fundamentals.
 
Our TDX Volt platform equips organizations with the tools to share, analyze, and deploy data in real-world scenarios, where relationships between organizations, systems, and people are constantly evolving. Its innovative design reflects the complexity of the real world, enabling organizations to seamlessly integrate data while maintaining full control, even as trust levels in these partnerships continually shift.

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Click here to find out more about their taxonomy codes:
2.3.1 - Data Handling Software
2.3.3 - Software Development Services
2.3.4 - Technical Software
2.3.6 - Software Consultancy
2.7.10 - Cyber Security Architecture
2.7.13 - Data Architecture Services
2.7.15 - Data Governance Services
2.7.16 - Data Science Services
2.7.17 - Data Visualisation & Reporting Services
2.7.3 - Cyber Security Analytics
2.7.5 - Identity & Access Management (IAM)

advent im

Advent IM - Audience Winner

Advent IM is the UK’s leading independent information security and physical security specialist-supporting Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) through consultancy, training and outsourced solutions. Our purpose is to transform business through embedding security and building resilience. We are independent and don’t sell any products; we provide professional, unbiased advice and guidance so that your information and physical assets are protected.

Our services centre on GRC which includes Information Security Management, Secure By Design (SbD), GovAssure, Physical Security, Data Protection, Business Continuity, Cyber Essentials Consulting, PCI-DSS Compliance and Supply Chain Assurance. These services can be provided as full or modular solutions to suit your budget. In addition, our new Advent IM Outsourced Solutions service, introduced in 2023, aims to provide non-permanent security resource and expertise for initiating or completing projects. Additionally, if you need a Security Manager or Data Protection Officer but cannot resource it, or perhaps are filling a gap during recruitment, we can provide a range of services through MySecurityManager and MyDataProtectionOfficer.

What sets us apart is our independence; we are vendor neutral and our clients benefit from this as well independence of thought in problem solving too. We have a client-centric ethos and a firm belief in knowledge transfer.

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Click here to find out more about their taxonomy codes:
1.3.10 - Training Services - Corporate
2.4.6 - IT Consultancy
5.5.6 - Security Services
6.2.2 - Technical Consultancy

tmc3

TMC3

tmc3 is a cyber security consultancy turning cyber security and data protection from necessary overheads into business enablers. In todays ever evolving threat landscape tmc3 leverage emerging technologies, frameworks and regulations to empower organisations, enhancing their resilience by preparing them for the future. Our expertise span multiple key sectors, including Government, Defence & Security, Healthcare, Policing and Critical National Infrastructure.

By partnering with tmc3, you gain more than just a service provider, you acquire a dedicated team that integrates seamlessly with internal staff, an organic extension of your own team. With a focus on people and innovation, tmc3 is not only dedicated to safeguarding organisations assets but also harnessing security as a tool for growth and positive change.

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Click here to find out more about their taxonomy codes:

2.4.12 - Network Security
2.4.6 - IT Consultancy
2.7.10 - Cyber Security Architecture
2.7.3 - Cyber Security Analytics
6.2.10 - Corporate Governance & Assurance Consultancy
6.2.2 - Technical Consultancy
6.3.10 - Data Strategy Consultancy

thorn

Thorn SDS

Thorn SDS is an SME based in Hampshire that specialises in technical managed services 
and personnel solutions within the space, defence and security sectors. A core component of our managed services offering is the provision, development and ongoing management of security cleared engineering teams. Within our operations, this particular service is crucial in enabling a long-standing contract with an MoD Prime contractor enabling their secure-IT service to run seamlessly.

Their innovation is the development of an alternative recruitment concept, which we based on the methods our German Space business where extended notice periods are quite common and proforma offers are often necessary to gain employee commitment in advance of a client’s validation of skills and expertise.

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Click here to find out more about their taxonomy codes:
1.3.2 - HR Services
2.3.8 - Software Integration Services
2.4.10 - Managed IT Services
2.4.16 - System & Software Support Services
2.4.6 - IT Consultancy
2.7.13 - Data Architecture Services
2.7.14 - Data Management Services
2.7.7 - Data Engineering Services
5.5.1 - Facilities Management
5.5.6 - Security Services
6.1.4 - Recruitment Services - Permanent
6.1.5 - Recruitment Services - Temporary
6.1.6 - Staff Vetting Services
6.1.7 - Training Services - Technical
6.1.8 - Training Services - Professional
6.2.2 - Technical Consultancy

dyer

Dyer Engineering

Dyer Engineering is a global partner to Defence prime contractors and tier one suppliers such as a British multinational aerospace, defence and information security company, as well as a world leader in combat engineering, battlefield mobility and counter-mobility manufacturer for armoured vehicles. Based in County Durham, we solve complex engineering challenges, guiding clients through their product development journey. Leveraging our 47 years of expertise, we specialise in the manufacture of machined metal components and fabrications to further advance developments in land vehicle capability.

The SST Innovation Strategy was developed to address the challenges and limitations the sector faced post-COVID-19, including increased competition for skilled labour, raw material shortages and supply chain disruptions. Our digital transformation programme involved strategic investments in technologies over the past three years, leading to a revolutionary change in our manufacturing processes.

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Click here to find out more about their taxonomy codes:
4.3.2 - Fabrication Services
4.3.3 - Machining Services
4.3.4 - Coating & Finishing Services
4.3.5 - Mechanical Design Services

Check out our 2023 SME Award Winners

 

glider

Glider Technology - Judges' Winner

Stuart Bell commented, “We are incredibly honoured to receive the JOSCAR SME Innovation Award, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Glider team. This recognition validates our commitment to driving digitisation in the construction and infrastructure sectors with a strong focus on security and compliance. This was also a great opportunity to promote the work Glider has been doing with the DIO and for suppliers to understand more about the requirements for working with the DIO on projects.”

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Click here to find out more about their taxonomy codes:
2.3.1 - Data Handling Software
2.3.4 - Technical Software
2.3.5 - Software Maintenance
2.3.6 - Software Consultancy
2.3.7 - Software Licensing
2.3.8 - Software Integration Services
5.1.17 - Business Information Model (BIM)
5.5.10 - Real Estate Services
6.2.2 - Technical Consultancy
6.3.4 - Quality Assurance Consultancy

winslow

Winslow Adaptics - Audience Winner

“We received the kind of publicity that money simply cannot buy. Our brand recognition experienced a remarkable surge at various exhibitions in the autumn of 2023. This leap in visibility also led to an enhanced return on investment for us at other industry events throughout the year.”
John Dyson, Winslow Adaptics.

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Click here to find out more about their taxonomy codes:

3.1.14 - Connectors & Terminations
3.2.8 - Hybrid Microelectronics
3.5.13 - Printed Circuit Assemblies
4.3.3 - Machining Services
4.4.8 - Mouldings

Think you've got what it takes? Pre-register here.