Irish Medtech Awards to recognise sector’s role in shaping healthcare
Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland today launched the Irish Medtech Awards 2024, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, 5 December, in The Galmont, Galway.
Dr Eoghan Ó Faoláin, Irish Medtech Director, said, “Ireland is one of the top 5 global medtech hubs, the Irish Medtech Awards provide us an incomparable opportunity to showcase how medtech innovation is transforming lives and growing the Irish economy. From solving health needs, and talent leadership, to sustainability programmes, and strategic visions, our nine award categories recognise not only the role of medtech in shaping the future of healthcare, but also evaluate how organisations achieve their goals. Additionally, the Outstanding Contribution to Medtech is awarded to individuals for their exceptional contributions to the sector. This year members of the wider medtech community have been invited to submit their nomination online to reward individuals who have been instrumental in advancing the industry, and are recognised leaders in their respective fields.”
The award categories are:
- Medtech Company of the Year Award
- Emerging Medtech Company of the Year Award
- Collaboration in Medtech Award
- Medtech Partner/Supplier of the Year Award
- Digital Health Innovation of the Year Award
- Best Diversity and Representation Company Initiative Award
- Best Talent Strategy in Medtech Award
- Best Process-Product Innovation in Medtech Award
- Sustainable Medtech Company of the Year Award
John Nugent Department Manager, Medical Technologies and Healthcare Services, IDA Ireland said, “Ireland has a significant track record of attracting investment and leading innovation in the medtech sector. IDA Irelands medtech clients operate across every region delivering sustainable advanced manufacturing, innovation, digitalisation enabled by the availability of talent and highly evolved ecosystem. IDA is proud to co-host Medtech Rising and encourages firms to apply for the Irish Medtech Awards by October 11th to showcase their success to a international audience at this unmissable event.”
David Lucey, Acting Head of Life Sciences, Enterprise Ireland, concluded, “The booming medtech sector here is powered by incredible talent, and has reached new heights thanks to our collaborative ecosystem which sees companies from startups to major multinational work alongside researchers and clinical experts to make an impact. Enterprise Ireland has been working for decades to accelerate this success and we are pleased to have this opportunity with Ibec’s Irish Medtech, and IDA Ireland, to bring all the key leaders from the medtech industry together to shine a light on it.”
More information is available on www.medtechrising.ie
