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Go:Tech Awards 2023

February 2023

Event date: 22nd June 2023

HGF is a proud sponsor of the Go:Tech Awards 2023 on the 22nd of June in London.

In close collaboration with the UK’s leading business incubators, universities and technology associations makes the Go:Tech Awards a must-attend event for professionals, investors and entrepreneurs operating in the innovation space. From the CleanTech pioneers and tech start-ups, to the advanced engineering giants – the awards have been carefully structured to showcase businesses of all sizes across the whole of the UK.

We are delighted that HGF Partner & Patent Attorney Harry Hutchinson will be presenting the ‘Tech Start – Up Business Award‘ at the event. This award will be won by the tech start – up that has put its stamp on the sector in which it operates.

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