Indielab Launches Innovation Awards to Celebrate the Originality and Innovation Driving the Future of UK TV and Digital

June 17, 2025  

As Indielab marks its 10th anniversary, the UK’s leading support network for the independent TV sector is launching the inaugural Indielab Innovation Awards - a bold new event spotlighting the most outstanding programmes, content, talent, indies and creators shaping the future of UK TV and digital.  

Proudly sponsored by Banijay Entertainment, Miller Insurance, Meta, Harbottle & Lewis and No Sheet Music, the Awards are designed to recognise breakthrough innovation and mark a significant new chapter for the industry. They join Indielab’s established portfolio of support initiatives, including the TV Accelerator programme, GrowthLab London market event, and Consultancy Services - all designed to help indies succeed in a competitive landscape.   Simon Cox, EVP Content & Acquisitions, Banijay Rights comments: “Banijay Entertainment is proud to support the inaugural Indielab Innovation Awards. Championing creativity, innovation, and impact is at the heart of what we do - and this new event provides a vital platform to celebrate the independent voices shaping the future of our industry. We’re thrilled to help shine a light on the talent and ambition driving UK indies forward.”  The Awards will honour the boldest, most original content and creators from the past year. The twelve categories include: 

• Best Drama 

• Outstanding Multi-Screen Content 

• Outstanding Indie of the Year 

• Factual Entertainment 

• Best Documentary 

• Breakthrough Reality Series 

• Creator of the Year 

• Branded Entertainment 

• Innovation in Tech-Enhanced Storytelling 

• FAST Channel of the Year 

• Diversity & Inclusion Award 

• YouTube Channel of the Year 

Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of award-winning producers, commissioning editors, and industry experts, ensuring each winner reflects both creative excellence and strategic rigour. (Meet the judges here). 

Victoria Powell, CEO and Founder of Indielab comments: “Our industry is going through incredible change, and UK producers are at the forefront of that change, forging ahead with the boldest, most innovative and creative content across all screens. To celebrate 10 years of championing UK talent, Indielab is proud to launch a brand-new awards programme for 2025 and beyond - spotlighting the boldest, most original content and creators shaping the future of UK TV and digital."  

Key Dates & Entry Information: 

• Entries open: Today 

• Deadline: August 1, 2025 

• Finalists announced: September 2025 

• Winners revealed: November 13, 2025, at a celebratory ceremony following GrowthLab London in Canary Wharf 

• Enter at: www.indielabinnovationawards.co.uk