GLASGOW has been praised for encouraging business people to be innovative.  The congratulations came at this year's Biggart Baillie Innovation Awards, where the winners were presented with their trophies and £1000 each.

Mum Tanya Ewing was Top Female Inventor when the results were announced at the Glasgow Science Centre.

Kirk Ramsay, chief executive of the Science Centre, said: "I have noticed a really positive attitude about innovation in Glasgow.

"It was particularly good to see such a wealth of young talent coming through. In fact, we had five Glaswegians under the age of 30 reaching the finals, which is a brilliant achievement.

"I know schools, colleges and universities throughout the city are doing great work to encourage innovation and there are some great courses designed for those who also want to pursue a career in that area, so I am sure that is a big part of the success story."

Tanya Ewing, of Perth,won her award for her Ewgeco invention, a unit that is set to transform how we consume energy.

It calculates a person's use of gas, water and electricity as it happens and also calculates the user's carbon footprint.

Mr Ramsay said: "We were impressed by the quality of all those who took part."

Publication date 26/02/07

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