Early-stage startups in health sciences and publishing are competing for a spot on the shortlist this fall. With applications now closed, the jury has begun the task of selecting the most promising contenders.
The jury members of the Vesalius Innovation Award, now in its sixth year, have been announced. A total of $25,000 in prizes will be granted to the top applicants. The award winner will receive $15,000, while the two runners-up will be awarded $5,000 each.
This year’s jury members are Professor Dr. med., Dr. med. h.c.Dan Atar, Professor of Cardiology and Head of Research, Dept. of Medicine, Oslo University Hospital; Jignesh Bhate, Founder & CEO, Molecular Connections; Stephanie Dawson, CEO, ScienceOpen; Dr. Phill Jones, Co-founder, Digital and Technology, MoreBrains Cooperative and Hylke Koers, CIO STM, and Daniel Ebneter, CEO, Karger Publishers. Kate Gardner, Co-founder, scientifyRESEARCH and 2022 VIA runner-up, continues her second year as a jury member.
“Going into its sixth year, the Vesalius Innovation Award has become a well-established, prominent prize in the scientific community,” says Stephanie Dawson, CEO at ScienceOpen and VIA jury member. “I am delighted to be a part of history in the making as we honor those innovators who design cutting-edge solutions to support the healthcare ecosystem.”
The competition this year will focus on the responsible use of artificial intelligence, research integrity, and sustainable knowledge transfer. After the jury’s evaluation, the top five shortlisted startups will be invited to present their ideas at the STM Week in London on December 9th at BMA House as an excellent opportunity for the contestants to showcase their innovations to a wider audience and gain valuable exposure.
