The search is on for Capital's top inventors

A SEARCH for Edinburgh's top inventors and innovators has begun with the launch of the John Logie Baird Awards Programme for 2010.

The prestigious awards programme was set up to uncover and celebrate new innovation talent in Scotland.

Entries are now open, with categories including Young Innovator, Knowledge Transfer Champion, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Impact through Innovation and Early Stage Impact Through innovation.

Isabell Majewsky, chief executive of organisers The GO Group, said: "In 1927 John Logie Baird broadcast moving pictures from London to Glasgow, putting Scotland on the map for global innovation.

"This is a tradition that has continued almost a century later. Although we're a small nation, we have repeatedly proven that we can make a significant impact to progress in the UK and the rest of the world. The John Logie Baird Awards recognise this.

"I believe this year's Awards will reaffirm Scotland's place on the global map for innovation."

The awards are free to enter by visiting www.johnlogiebairdawards.com