Best Start-up Biotech Company
Recognises a UK or European registered start-up biotech company that best meets the following criteria:
· Incorporated on or after 1 June 2020
· Proof of successful seed or Series A fundraising or grant success
· Early clinical trial activity or proof of concept
· Early assembly of a broad, diverse, experienced, and credible management team and board
· Clear evidence of early-stage implementation of a robust business plan
· Evidence of early news flow via press releases, social media and company website
Best Emerging Biotech Company
Recognises a UK or European registered emerging biotech company that best meets the following criteria:
· Incorporated on or after 1 Jan 2017 but before 1 June 2020
· Evidence of a credible product pipeline or proof of concept
· Proof of significant clinical trial activity
· Proof of continued fundraising
· Evidence of a strong and diverse Management team and Board team in place
· Proof of developing partnerships and collaborations
· Clear evidence of a robust business plan to support continued growth
· Evidence of news flow
· Well organised, updated, and informative website
Best Established Biotech Company
Recognises a UK or European registered established biotech company that best meets the following criteria:
· Incorporated before 1 Jan 2017
· Strong progress in clinical trials or product development
· Proof of ongoing fundraising or revenues
· Evidence of business success and deals
· Evidence of a strong and diverse Management team and Board team in place
· Proof of established partnerships and collaborations
· Evidence of news flow
Best Start-up Medtech Company
Recognises a UK or European registered start-up medtech company that best meets the following criteria:
· Incorporated on or after 1 June 2020
· Proof of successful seed or Series A fundraising
· A summary outline of the novel technology or approach, including why it is different and how/why it will be impactful to patients
· Early assembly of a broad, diverse, experienced, and credible management team and board
· Clear evidence of early-stage implementation of a robust business plan
· Evidence of early news flow via press releases, social media and company website
Best Emerging Medtech Company
Recognises a UK or European registered emerging medtech company that best meets the following criteria:
· Incorporated in the UK on or after 1 Jan 2017 but before 1 June 2020
· A summary outline of the novel technology or approach, including why it is different and how it is starting to positively impact patients
· Proof of continued fundraising or revenue generation
· Evidence of a strong and diverse Management team and Board team in place
· Proof of developing partnerships and collaborations
· Clear evidence of a robust business plan to support continued growth
· Evidence of clinical trial activity
· Evidence of news flow
· Well organised, updated and informative website
Best Established Medtech Company
Recognises a UK or European registered established medtech company that best meets the following criteria:
· Incorporated before 1 Jan 2017
· A summary outline of the technology or approach, including why it is different and how it is going to or is making a significant impact on patients
· Proof of ongoing fundraising or revenue generation
· Clinical trial activity and success
· Evidence of sales and marketing activity success
· Proof of developing partnerships and collaborations
· Clear evidence of a robust business plan to support continued growth
· Evidence of a strong and diverse Management team and Board team in place
· Evidence of news flow
Most Transformative Digital Healthcare Company
Recognises a UK or European registered company using a digital technology to improve patient outcomes, and best meets the following criteria:
· Shows clear evidence of how the technology is improving patient outcomes in either a clinical setting or via self-management
· Evidence of uptake by patients or healthcare providers in the UK or internationally
· Clear evidence of a robust business plan to support continued growth
· Evidence of a strong and diverse Management team and Board team in place
· Evidence of significant news flow
· Well organised, updated and informative website
Best CRO
This award is intended to recognise outstanding performance by a CRO offering either specialist or broad ranging services. Please provide the following information to support your entry:
· An overview of the services you provide including differentiators between you and others in the industry
· Examples of companies that you have supported from conception to market approval, that showcase your service value
· Sample client testimonials and endorsements
· Evidence of strategic impact for the client
Most Impactful Business Support Organisation
This is a broad ranging award that recognises outstanding levels of support or service to companies in the life sciences sector. The winner could be a data management company, law firm, IP agent, science park, sector organisation or government body.
Applicants are asked to submit a summary that outlines the outstanding support they provide to the industry and why they are unique.
Please include case studies from clients/customers highlighting how the support has positively impacted their business/es.
The BioSeed® 'One to Watch' Award
This award recognises an organisation or individual that has:
· Recently received grant funding or seed stage funding and presented at the OBN BioSeed Digital pitching event in January 2022.
· Early clinical trial activity or proof of concept
· Early assembly of a broad, diverse, experienced, and credible management team and board
· Clear evidence of early-stage implementation of a robust business plan
· Evidence of early news flow via press releases, social media and company website
Most Impactful UK Deal
This award recognises either a noteworthy investment, high value deal, strategic collaboration or acquisition completed in the UK throughout 2021, that has had a positive impact on the wider life sciences industry (not just positively impacted shareholders).
Please provide a summary outlining:
· The details of the deal, collaboration, or acquisition
· How the deal has had an impact on the wider life sciences industry
· Has the deal instigated a step-change for similar deals in a particular sector?
· What have been the positive outcomes from the deal? E.g., progression of research, positive outcome for patients?
Special Recognition Award
This award celebrates a pioneering individual whose continued support and contribution to the life sciences industry has enabled the growth and success of many entrepreneurs, start-up, and emerging companies.
Please submit a 500 word summary outlining the key achievements of the individual, and why they are a deserving recipient.