"Science, engineering and design are crucial to the well being of this country. We need to inspire and empower scientists and engineers, both male and female, to be entrepreneurs - to develop new technology to solve problems. This is why the British Female Inventor of the Year Award is a vital initiative, encouraging more women to develop their ideas in the areas of engineering, design, technology and manufacturing." James Dyson CBE, Inventor of the Dyson Dual Cyclone