
Now in its 13th year, the Future Health Summit Innovation Award recognises emerging businesses that are successfully integrating technology to improve the quality, safety and delivery of healthcare.
Participating companies have the opportunity to connect with fellow innovators in health technology, as well as a high-calibre audience of delegates and speakers from across the global healthcare sector.
The award aims to showcase cutting-edge innovation and raise the profile of start-ups and entrepreneurs working in the healthcare sector. It highlights the growing importance of health technologies and their real-world application in transforming patient care and outcomes.
For shortlisted companies, this is a unique platform to present their solutions to an international audience of healthcare leaders, decision-makers, potential customers and investors.
The overall winner will receive an exclusive award and, through association with the prestigious Future Health Summit, will benefit from significant press and media exposure, along with a range of additional opportunities to support continued growth and recognition.
Entries are now closed.
The Process:
- Enter on-line by 22 April 2026 (Applications Closed)
- 8 Shortlisted companies named
- All 8 Shortlisted companies create a 90 second Pitch Video which is displayed live on Day 1 of the Summit
- 3 Finalist’s announced
- The 3 Finalists sit on a live Panel on Day 2 of the Summit discussing their company/project
- Winner announced live on stage
- Winner presented with the 2026 Award
Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the final shortlisted entrants. The shortlisted will be invited to attend and pitch at the Future Health Summit on 27 – 28 May at the Royal Convention Centre, Dublin.
Criteria
The Innovation Award is designed to recognise start-ups Companies & Entrepreneurs operating in the Healthcare sector that display great potential for future growth. Innovation Award applicants must be under 3 years old (From date of incorporation).
What the Judges are looking for:
Innovation: e.g. disruption and originality, ease of integration into existing system
Business model: e.g. commercialisation readiness, strength of team, vision & strategic plan.
Customer Value Proposition: Why should a customer buy or use your product or service?
Scalability and Market Potential: e.g. pathway to growth, size of market, export potential.
Social Impact: e.g. jobs generated, impact on society
Entries are now closed.
Entry Form:
Enquiries: Robbie Whelan, Commercial Director | E: [email protected]
Previous Winners:
2025 The Evidence Company
2024 Inthelia Therapeutics
2023 Akara Robotics
2022 Digital Gait Labs
2021 ExWell Medical & Mobile Medical Diagnostics
2019 MedVault
2018 ViCardio
2017 Cardio Secur
2016 Tickerfit
2015 Lets Get Checked
2014 Full Health Medical, Kinesis
