Four Galway companies have been crowned winners at the annual Irish Medtech Awards which took place in the city on Thursday evening.
Nua Surgical, Symphysis Medical, Aerogen, and Medtronic Vascular Galway all came out on top in their categories on the night.
The winners of the annual Irish Medtech Awards were announced at the Medtech Rising conference in the Galmont Hotel, Galway on Thursday night.
The annual awards are organised by the Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland.
Nua Surgical took home the gold in the Emerging Medtech Company of the Year category, and Symphysis Medical won the Collaboration in Medtech Award.
Nua Surgical won for their patented surgical instrument which provides better access to the uterus during a caesarean surgery birth.
Garrett Murray, Enterprise Ireland Head of Lifesciences said, “This is the most frequent major surgery in the world, and Nua Surgical aims to reduce surgical risk factors that can lead to serious maternal or infant complications.”
“Another innovative startup is Symphysis Medical which is offering greater independence to patients with cancer who suffer from a build-up of fluid in the chest.”
“Their work with VOICE and the National Centre for Ageing (NICA) to get expert insight alongside an understanding of the needs of older adults and caregivers has led to their winning the Collaboration in Medtech Award 2023.”
Aerogen won the Best Talent Strategy in Medtech Award for their emphasis on employee engagement and wellbeing.
Now 25 years old, Aerogen has expanded massively in the past five years, growing its workforce by 318%, and reaching 500 employees across 28 countries.
Their aerosol drug delivery system is now benefiting 20 million patients in 80 countries worldwide.
John Nugent, IDA Ireland Manager Medical Technologies Department said, “The company’s talent strategy reflects their dedication to nurturing and empowering people and continues to be critical as Aerogen progresses on this journey.”
John concluded that in addition to nurturing talent, as we plan for the future sustainability is a core factor for success in this industry dedicated to transforming lives.
“This year’s Sustainable Medtech Company of the Year Award was won by Medtronic Vascular Galway. Medtronic is the world’s largest medical technology company employing over 100,000 people globally, to develop technologies that to treat more than 30 chronic diseases.”
“As it seeks to improve human welfare it’s investing substantially in sustainable energy solutions in the Medtronic Parkmore Galway, with the support of energy teams across the site who worked to reduce energy consumption and heighten the awareness of sustainability as they pursue the goal of zero carbon emissions.”
Winners of the Medtech Rising Irish Medtech Awards 2023
- Medtech Company of the Year Award: Deciphex
- Emerging Medtech Company of the Year Award: Nua Surgical Limited
- Collaboration in Medtech Award: Symphysis Medical
- Medtech Partner/Supplier of the Year Award: Croom Medical
- Digital Health Innovation of the Year Award: Deciphex
- Best Diversity and Representation Company Initiative Award: 3M Healthcare
- Best Talent Strategy in Medtech Award: Aerogen
- Best Process-Product Innovation in Medtech Award: Merck
- Sustainable Medtech Company of the Year Award: Medtronic Vascular Galway
