Bionema Wins The King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation 2024
A Royal Honour at Windsor Castle — Dr. Minshad Ansari, CEO of Bionema, meets His Majesty The King following The King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation 2024
Royal Recognition at Windsor Castle
A Royal Honour at Windsor Castle — Dr. Minshad Ansari, CEO of Bionema, meets His Majesty The King following The King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation 2024
In September 2024, Dr. Minshad Ansari, Founder and CEO of Bionema, was invited to Windsor Castle to personally meet His Majesty The King in recognition of Bionema’s receipt of The King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation 2024.
This once-in-a-lifetime honour highlights the global significance of Bionema’s nature-based innovations, which are reshaping sustainable agriculture.
“This once-in-a-lifetime honour recognises the global impact of Bionema’s nature-based innovations in transforming agriculture.” — Dr. Minshad Ansari.
Celebration held on 15th May 2025 at the Lord Mayor’s Reception Room, The Guildhall, Swansea
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Why We Were Recognised
Bionema received this award for our innovation in developing entomopathogenic nematode-based bioinsecticides for sustainable pest management and delivering measurable environmental impact through biosurfactant technologies that reduce the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
Honouring Excellence in Scientific Innovation
We proudly announce that Bionema Group has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise—Innovation 2024, the UK’s highest official recognition for business excellence.
This prestigious accolade celebrates our pioneering work developing nature-based biological solutions, transforming crop protection through science-backed innovations such as bioinsecticides, microbial technologies, biosurfactants, and encapsulation platforms.
Event Highlights - Ceremony on 15th May 2025 at the Guildhall, Swansea.
Awards Presented by: Mrs. Louise Fleet CStJ, JP, His Majesty the King’s Lord-Lieutenant for West Glamorgan
- HM Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan – Mrs Louise Fleet CStJ, JP
- High Sheriff of West Glamorgan – Mrs Diana Stroia and Mr Dave Matthews
- Lord Mayor of Swansea – Cllr. Paxton Hood-Williams and Lady Mayoress Patricia Hood-Williams
- Mayor of Neath Port Talbot – Cllr. Wayne Carpenter and Mayoress Carol Carpenter
- Swansea University, Innovate UK, and regional civic leaders
Keynotes included:
- Dylan Jones-Evans OBE (Chairman, Bionema)
- Minshad Ansari (Founder & CEO)
- Stephen Ford (Chief Technology Officer)
Words from Our Founder
“This honour is not mine alone—it belongs to the entire Bionema team. From a small village in India to the world stage, our mission has remained: to empower nature, protect crops, and grow a sustainable future.”
— Dr. Minshad Ansari, CEO
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Winner of Industry – Academia Collaboration Award 2019 – The Global Biopesticide Summit & Awards
Winner of Medical, Life Sciences & Healthcare Award 2018 – Made in Wales Awards
Winner of Success through Innovation Award 2018 – South Wales Chamber of Commerce, Welsh Business Awards
Winner of New Product (NemaTrident) Award 2018 – GLAS
Winner of Business and Education Partnerships Award 2015 – Insider Media
