The 10th Wales Technology Awards took centre stage at the ICC Wales in Newport, shining a spotlight on the exceptional achievements, creativity, and breakthroughs shaping Wales’ tech sector – and its growing influence globally.
Supported by Headline Partner Intellistack, the ceremony delivered a fitting finale to an inspiring Wales Tech Week.
Hosted by Technology Connected, the Awards brought together 300 of Wales’ brightest innovators, founders, leaders, and champions of the ecosystem.
From start-ups to established organisations, the evening honoured the people and companies transforming how we live, work, and do business.
A standout moment was the presentation of the prestigious Sir Michael Moritz Tech Start-up Award, recognising a Welsh company demonstrating outstanding innovation, agility, and impact. This year’s Award was proudly won by Critical Cloud.
James Smith, founder and CEO of Critical Cloud, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled. It’s recognition of the hard work and ambition that’s gone into building Critical Cloud.
“Our mission is to make the world’s software platforms more reliable, and this award reflects the progress we’re making.”
The winners of the Wales Technology Awards 2025 were:
- Rising Star of the Year – Madelaine Thomas, Image Angel
- Best Tech Leader – Mark Sweeny, de Novo Solutions
- Best Healthtech Application – Concentric Health
- Best Greentech Application – Nightingale HQ Limited
- Best EdTech Application – SudoCyber Ltd
- Best Digital Transformation Public Sector – The Social Work Way Ltd
- Best Digital Transformation Private Sector – Burbank
- Best AI Application – VisVira Ltd
- The Aled Miles International Impact Award – Aber Instruments Limited
Chris Meadows, director at CSconnected, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his ‘unwavering dedication’ to the compound semiconductor sector.
Avril Lewis MBE, managing director of Technology Connected, said: “As we reflect on the winners of this special 10th Anniversary Wales Technology Awards – and the incredible finale they provided to Wales Tech Week – we’re reminded of how far the Welsh technology sector has come.
“The successes we celebrated reflect a community that continues to push boundaries, tackle real-world challenges, and build a stronger, smarter, and more connected Wales.”
