Your quick look at the big wins from the 2025 MedTech World Awards 

Editorial Team - MedTech World
Written by Editorial Team - MedTech World

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. 

2025 Award 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 

Winners of MedTech Malta 2025 awards
Winners of MedTech Malta 2025 awards

Special Recognitions 

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. 

  • Special Recognition for Industry Contribution

Kevin Saem, Founder & Managing Director, Zapyrus 

  • Outstanding Contribution to Advancing Clinical Innovation and Device Translation 

Houston Methodist & the Center for Rapid Device Translation 

  • Outstanding Contribution to Public Health and Health Informatics in Malta 

Dr. Hugo Agius Muscat, Consultant Public Health at Ministry for Health 

  • Outstanding Contribution to Innovation in Science, Education & Health Ecosystems 

Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President, TECOM Group, overseeing Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai International Academic City.  

  • Pioneer in Endoscopic Innovation Award 

Prof. Edward Despott, Consultant Interventional Endoscopist and Gastroenterologist

  • Honorary Award for Surgical Innovation 

The Laparoscopic & Endoscopic Society of Malta (LESM) 

Art auction for a cause 

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. 

A strong finish to MedTech Malta 2025 

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. 

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