The prestigious CeeD Industry Awards 2026 are now open for entries, offering a fantastic opportunity for Edinburgh Napier academics to highlight collaborative work with industry and demonstrate the real-world impact of research and innovation.
About the Awards
CeeD (Centre for Engineering, Education and Development) Scotland is a community of businesses and academics that pools its talents, experience, and resources to achieve operational excellence in its organisations, increasing operational efficiency in order to impact the bottom line.
The CeeD Industry Awards celebrate excellence across a wide range of categories, many of which align closely with Edinburgh Napier University’s strategic priorities in knowledge exchange and innovation. We encourage you to consider submitting an entry, or nominating a project or colleague.
Key dates
- Submission Deadline: Friday, 19 December 2025
- Awards Ceremony: Thursday, 6 March 2026 at the Glasgow Hilton
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Award Categories
| Category | Focus |
|---|---|
| Best Practice Sharing | Sharing knowledge internally/externally (e.g. clinics, factory tours) |
| Circular Economy | Circular models with environmental and sustainability impact |
| Cyber Resilience | Innovation and skills in cyber security and resilience |
| Equality, Diversity & Inclusion | Inclusive practices and EDI leadership |
| Innovation | Step-change innovation in product, service, or business model |
| Internationalisation | Export growth, global market entry, or global excellence |
| Knowledge Exchange | Academic-industry partnerships with economic/business impact |
| Marketing | Innovative and impactful marketing campaigns |
| Net Zero Heroes | Action toward Net Zero and low-carbon solutions |
| Operational Excellence | Continuous improvement and employee engagement |
| Skills Development | Apprenticeships and early career development |
| Remanufacturing | Extending product lifecycles and reducing waste |
| Transformational Change | Adapting operations in response to major challenges |
| Women in Engineering & Manufacturing | Impactful contributions by women or supporting organisations |
| Young Person of the Year | Outstanding achievement by a young employee (17–27 years) |
Need support with your application?
Download the application toolkit for helpful tips and guidance >
These awards align with Edinburgh Napier University’s commitment to knowledge exchange, supported by the Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Fund (KEIF) and the Knowledge Exchange Concordat (KEC).
Help us track submissions at Edinburgh Napier University
If you are an Edinburgh Napier staff member, you can submit or nominate for any category, but please log your entry using our short reporting form so our ENU Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Team can track submissions and offer their support.
We encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues and collaborators across the University. If you have any questions or would like support with your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing innovation@napier.ac.uk
Thank you for helping us showcase the incredible work happening across Edinburgh Napier University.