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The final evening of MedTech Malta 2025 brought the community together for a memorable celebration of the people, companies, and ideas driving progress in MedTech, powered by Malta Digital Innovation Authority. The Awards Gala highlighted accomplishments across the sector, honouring innovators, leaders, researchers, service providers, and investors from around the world. With 21 award categories and six special recognitions, the night captured the spirit of collaboration that defined the entire conference.
Below is the complete list of this year’s award categories and their respective winners.
1. MedTech Startup of the Year
Winner: Luminoah
Sponsored by Malta Enterprise
2. Best Patient Impact of the Year
Winner: OstomySecure
Sponsored by Cancer Research and Innovation Hub Malta
3. Best Software Solution Provider of the Year
Winner: Prolucid Technologies
Sponsored by Malta Digital Innovation Authority
4. MedTech Innovation of the Year
Winner: Wearabledose, Inc.
Sponsored by Malta Enterprise
5. Malta’s Healthcare Industry Contributor of the Year
Winner: Malta Conformity Assessment
Sponsored by Ascend CRO
6. MedTech Venture Capital of the Year
Winner: SV Health Investors
Sponsored by Ikigai Ventures
7. Rising Star of the Year
Winner: Entirety Biomedical
Sponsored by Prolucid Technologies
8. Lifetime Achievement Award of the Year
Winner: Gary Gershony, Founding General Partner at BayMed Venture Partners
Sponsored by Blue Goat Cyber
9. MedTech Leader of the Year
Winner: Ken Nelson, Partner at the MedTech Advantage Fund and Director on Several Boards
Sponsored by Malta Digital Innovation Authority
10. FemTech Product of the Year
Winner: RenewRx
Sponsored by Prolucid Technologies
11. Best Regulatory Strategy Consultancy of the Year
Winner: CS LifeSciences
Sponsored by Zapyrus
12. Best Market Access Consultancy in MedTech of the Year
Winner: EvoMed Consulting
Sponsored by Blue Goat Cyber
13. MedTech Service Provider Excellence Award of the Year
Winner: Blue Goat Cyber
Sponsored by Malta Medicines Authority
14. Best Legal Counsel of the Year
Winner: AMELL LAW
Sponsored by Qualium Systems Ltd
15. Wearable & Implantable Health Technology of the Year
Winner: Berlin Heals
Sponsored by Velentium Medical
16. Digital Health Solution of the Year
Winner: lifespin GmbH
Sponsored by Malta Digital Innovation Authority
17. AI in Healthcare Award
Winner: Check4Cancer
Sponsored by Qualium Systems Ltd
18. Best Healthcare Investment Arm of the Year
Winner: Ascension Ventures
Sponsored by Ascend CRO
19. Female HealthTech Leader of the Year
Winner: Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Technologist and Best-Selling Author
Sponsored by Specculo Ltd
20. MedTech Non-Profit Association of the Year
Winner: Malta Cancer Research & Innovation Hub
Sponsored by Malta Digital Innovation Authority
21. Clinical Research Organization of the Year
Winner: Ascend CRO
Sponsored by Malta Conformity Assessment Ltd
Alongside this year’s competitive categories, six Special Recognition Awards were presented to individuals and institutions whose work continues to influence global health, research, and innovation.
Kevin Saem, Founder & Managing Director, Zapyrus
Houston Methodist & the Center for Rapid Device Translation
Dr. Hugo Agius Muscat, Consultant Public Health at Ministry for Health
Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President, TECOM Group, overseeing Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai International Academic City.
Prof. Edward Despott, Consultant Interventional Endoscopist and Gastroenterologist
The Laparoscopic & Endoscopic Society of Malta (LESM)
The gala also included an art auction dedicated to supporting the SiGMA Foundation and its humanitarian efforts. Three original pieces were presented:
1. Is-Salib ta’ Malta (The Maltese Cross) — Lara Vella
Oil on Wood, 50×50 cm
A modern interpretation of the Maltese Cross blending baroque inspiration with contemporary symbolism.
2. Ananda in the Blue — Anastasia Vidovič
Acrylic on Canvas, 30×40 cm
An abstract exploration of rhythm, colour and serenity inspired by the Sanskrit concept of Ananda (bliss).
3. The Calling — Lucienne Spiteri
Oil on Canvas, 120×100 cm
A striking scene of movement, longing, and freedom, anchored in vivid crimson and emerald tones.
The auction added a thoughtful philanthropic dimension to the evening, reinforcing the community’s commitment to impact beyond the clinical and technological.
The Awards Gala marked the perfect conclusion to a week defined by collaboration and insight. With innovators, founders, clinicians, policymakers, and investors gathered under one roof, the night celebrated achievements that will continue to influence the MedTech sector in the year ahead.
As MedTech World prepares for its 2026 events, founders, clinicians, investors, and industry leaders who want to be part of next year’s programme are invited to register their interest. Whether you’re looking to showcase your work, join a panel, compete in the startup pitch competition, or attend as a delegate, MedTech World welcomes you to be part of the community and contribute to what’s ahead.
