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This month marks the culmination of The Irish TimesInnovation awards, with the winners announced at a ceremony on Wednesday, March 24th. Each of the 17 shortlisted finalists will give a detailed presentation on Friday, March 5th to our senior judging panel comprising: Paul Rellis, managing director, Microsoft Ireland; Barry Maloney, general partner, Balderton Capital; Liam Nellis, chief executive, InterTradeIreland; Liam Kavanagh, deputy managing director, The Irish Times; and Karlin Lillington, technology columnist, The Irish Times. Along with six category winners, one overall innovator of the year will be awarded a €200,000 communications package covering 12 months