Irish Medtech Awards to recognise sector’s role in shaping healthcare

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.”