Health Tech World Awards

  • Children and young people waiting longer than necessary for cancer diagnosis, study finds

    Young people suffering from certain types of cancer, such as bone tumours, are experiencing lengthy times to diagnosis, new research has found. Childhood cancer has been declared a global disease burden, with early diagnosis a priority. The aim of this study was to help researchers understand the journey that children and young people experience from [...]

  • Millions still lack access to glasses, study finds

    Millions of people across the world still lack access to basic eye care such as glasses according to a new study. The research measured the global availability and quality of treatment for uncorrected refractive error, one of the most common forms of vision loss. The study used data from 815,273 participants from 76 countries and [...]

  • Final exhibition stands remaining for WHX Dubai 2026

    The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) has announced that only a handful of exhibition stands remain for WHX Dubai 2026, taking place 9–12 February at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. The 2025 edition attracted more than 70,000 attendees from 180 countries, bringing together an audience that included senior hospital practitioners, healthcare executives, manufacturers [...]

  • Health Tech World Awards 2025: Winners revealed

    Health Tech World is delighted to reveal the winners of this year’s Health Tech World Awards, sponsored by Convenzis. The winning entries were announced on Thursday afternoon at a virtual event attended by the shortlisted companies and candidates. Many thanks to everyone who attended the event, and to all the entries and, of course, the [...]

  • Three drug development innovations shortlisted for award

    Three organisations have been shortlisted for the inaugural Drug Development Innovation award. Part of the Health Tech World Awards, it recognoses scientific excellence across all stages of drug discovery, from identifying promising molecular targets to delivering novel drugs that improve patient outcomes. The award is sponsored by Kisaco Research. Kisaco Research produces, designs and hosts [...]

  • Who will be crowned startup of the year? Shortlist revealed

    We are delighted to announce the shortlist for Health Tech Startup of the Year, sponsored by LFH Regulatory. LFH Regulatory is your trusted partner in navigating the complex world of Medical Device and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulations. Founded in 2019 by Laura Friedl-Hirst, the firm has quickly grown into a dynamic team of passionate professionals [...]

  • Three innovative companies in running for award

    Three health tech companies have been shortlisted for an award, with the winner set to be announced on May 8. The Health Tech World Awards, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Convenzis, celebrates the brightest lights in health innovation. The Company of the Year award celebrates outstanding organisations that are significantly advancing the healthcare industry [...]

  • Three AI innovators shortlisted for award

    Health Tech World is excited to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural AI Innovation award. The award honours game-changing solutions that leverage AI to transform healthcare delivery.  It recognises the innovative use of AI to improve diagnostics, treatment, patient outcomes or operational efficiency, demonstrating the potential to reshape healthcare. The award is sponsored by Osborne [...]

  • Three heath tech innovators shortlisted for global award

    Three health tech innovators helping to transform patient outcomes have been shortlisted for a Health Tech World Award. The Most Improved Patient Outcomes award celebrates healthcare providers, organisations, tech developers and others that have demonstrated exceptional progress in enhancing patient care through the innovative use of technology and new ways of working. The award is [...]

  • Innovation of the Year shortlist revealed

    Three innovative companies have been shortlisted for a Health Tech World award. The Health Tech Innovation award attracted more nominations than any other category at Health Tech World's third-annual awards event. The award is sponsored by Marks & Clerk. Two company representatives will now review the shortlisted entries and choose a winner. Marks & Clerk [...]