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Wara Samar

18th October 2024

Samay Makes History as First Latin American Winner of 2024 Early-Stage Grand Prize at The MedTech Conference

Samay, a pioneering company in respiratory health, has made history as the first Latin American company to win the prestigious 2024 Early-Stage Grand Prize at The MedTech Conference. The win comes with a $350,000 non-dilutive grand prize, a significant boost for the company’s mission to ensure no one suffers from misdiagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Samay’s winning innovation, the Sylvee device, has set a new standard in respiratory health solutions. It monitors pulmonary volumes, trapped air, respiratory rates, and breathing sounds to provide actionable insights, helping users optimize their daily respiratory health. This breakthrough technology addresses a critical need—COPD is currently the third leading cause of death worldwide, with millions of lives affected by delayed or inaccurate diagnoses.

Sylvee Device

The competition at The MedTech Conference was fierce, with five impressive finalists competing for the grand prize, including BrainSpace, Flow Medical, Juniper Biomedical, and NeuroBionics. Samay’s innovation and vision ultimately set it apart, marking a milestone moment not just for the company but also for the Latin American medtech ecosystem.

Dr. Dylan Attard, Co-founder & CEO of MedTech World, extended congratulations,

“We are thrilled to see Samay take home the 2024 Early-Stage Grand Prize. This win is a monumental achievement, not only for Maria Artunduaga and her team but also for the broader medtech community. It’s inspiring to witness a Latin American company make such a significant impact on the global stage, and we look forward to seeing Samay’s continued success in improving the lives of those with COPD.”

The recognition of Samay at The MedTech Conference marks a turning point in the fight against COPD, as the company continues to push the boundaries of innovation to provide a brighter future for patients around the world.

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