MedTech World Announces Its 2024 Award Winners

Europe’s leading medical technology summit, MedTech World, ended this Friday (8) with the awards gala held in the historic La Valette Hall, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valetta, Malta. With over 1,500 attendees, the event gathered innovators and investors to catalyse progress in medical technology and empower healthcare transformation.

The event, which had the Malta Digital Innovation Authority MDIA as its main sponsor, was hosted by Mark Borg and Olga Yaroshevsky. The entertainment for the evening included a mersmerizing performance by Yada Dance group. The evening also included a charity auction for the SiGMA Foundation and a spotlight on Stand Speak Rise Up!, a non-profit organisation founded in 2019 during an international forum organized by Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg. The initiative emerged from a collaboration with the Dr. Mukwege Foundation and the NGO We are NOT Weapons of War, aiming to address and combat wartime sexual violence and its consequences, particularly focusing on survivors and children born as a result of such violence.

In the words of one of the award recepients, “Thanks to everyone. It has been amazing meeting new friends and getting back together with old friends, love the innovation and collaboration. Thanks Dylan, MedTech World, amazing conference.”

Here are the winners of this year’s edition:

MedTech Startup of the Year:

Cognixion – This award recognises the most promising and innovative startup in the field of medical technology.

Best Software Solution Provider of the Year:

Zapyrus – This award celebrates the software provider that demonstrates excellence in delivering innovative solutions tailored to the MedTech Industry.

Digital Health Solution of the Year:

Bairitone Health – The prize recognises the digital health solution demonstrating innovation and effectiveness in improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Best Use of AI in Healthcare of the Year:

Occutrack Medical – This award recognises startups leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance healthcare delivery.

Best Contribution to Life Sciences of the Year:

Labena Ventures – The prize recognises the most impactful and pioneering contribution to the field of life sciences.

Wearable Health Technology of the Year:

Vitls – This prize highlights the wearable health technology solution that demonstrates significant impact and innovation in personal health monitoring.

Best Patient Impact of the Year:

Rhaeos – The prize honours the medical technology solution that has had the most significant positive impact on patient care and outcomes.

Best Consultancy within the MedTech Industry of the Year:

Goodwin Procter LLP – The prize recognises the consultancy demonstrating exceptional expertise in navigating regulatory requirements.

FemTech Product of the Year:

PLEXāā – This award highlights the most innovative and impactful product designed specifically for women’s health and wellness.

MedTech Service Provider Excellence Award of the Year:

FINN Partners – This award recognises the corporate service provider demonstrating exceptional support and excellence in services across various sectors.

Female HealthTech Leader of the year:

Julie Rachline, Founder & President Lallianse, CEO Braintale – The award celebrates exceptional leadership and innovation by a woman making significant contributions to the HealthTech industry. This accolade honours her impact on advancing healthcare through technology, driving change, and inspiring the next generation of female leaders in the field.

Rising Star of the Year:

Dr. Zied Tayeb, Co-Founder & CEO at Myelin-H. – The prize celebrates an up-and-coming individual or organisation showing great potential and promise in medical technology.

MedTech Venture Capital of the Year:

Catalyst Health Ventures – This award honours the entity that has demonstrated significant support and investment in the development of medical technology.

MedTech Innovation of the Year:

NeuraSignal – The prize acknowledges the most groundbreaking and innovative development in medical technology.

MedTech Leader of the Year:

Amir Gross, CEO at Cardiovalve – The prize commends an exceptional leader who has made significant contributions to advancing medical technology.

The Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024:

Albert Huang, Chief Medical Advisor to Northgate Technologies Inc., Medtech Executive at Lifeblood Capital – This award recognises an individual’s remarkable contributions and achievements throughout their career in medical technology.

Recognition Award:

MedTech Color – This award recognises MedTech Color’s contribution to diversity in the field by increasing the representation and participation of Black and Hispanic individuals in clinical trials and medical device development through training, recruitment and retention, and strategic collaborations.

Founding Partner of MedTech World:

Mr. Giovanni Lauricella, Co-Founder & CEO – The award is a distinguished recognition given to key collaborators who have played an instrumental role in shaping and advancing the MedTech World ecosystem. It honours exceptional commitment, vision, and contributions that have helped establish MedTech World as a premier platform for innovation, collaboration, and growth in the healthcare and technology sectors. Founding Partners are celebrated for their leadership, influence, and enduring impact on fostering a global community of MedTech pioneers.

Conclusion:

The celebrations concluded with a closing party in Valletta, offering a casual and festive atmosphere for attendees to unwind, strengthen connections, and prepare for the future.

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