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Briain Kelly, 29 Aug
The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech
sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland have launched the Irish Medtech
Awards 2024, which are held as part of Medtech Rising on December 5, in
The Galmont, Galway.
Dr Eoghan Ó Faoláin, Irish Medtech Association, 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 11^th 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.”