ONE of the world's greatest symbols of innovation is being used to promote a competition recognising the talents of North-East inventors.

The Spirit of Innovation Awards is using the lightbulb as a principal focus for its website.

The event, organised by the North East of England Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), attracts ideas and concepts from individuals and fledgling companies across the region.

David Howell, operations manager at the BIC, said: "The launch of the Spirit of Innovation website at www.spiritofinn-ovation.co.uk will give people with innovative ideas access to information about the categories and previous winners at any time of the year."

The website was designed and created by 3kdesign.co.uk, based on site at the BIC.

Entry forms are available online or by calling Victoria Walton on 0191-5166045.