SBANE recognizes the intrinsic value that innovation possesses in driving the New England economy. To that end, SBANE utilizes its highly competitive Innovation awards program to showcase technology-driven enterprises who are potentially “game changers” in their marketplace niche.

In 2009, SBANE received 182 nominations from innovative profit and non-profit corporations who have unique growth characteristics and traction in their respective markets. Previous winners that have gone public include iRobot, Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Insulet Corporation, and Netezza Corporation. Privately held company winners include Eliza Corporation, Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc., Acumentrics Corporation, and Luminus Devices, Inc.

Through SBANE’s Innovation Awards process, companies have a terrific opportunity to represent their value proposition to an influential group of judges who possess tremendous expertise in assessing innovative enterprises.