From Technology To Patients
From Molecule To Impact

Compete for the
Best Business Ideas
in Biotech & Medtech!

aws BoB is a prestigious international competition in life sciences, aimed at transforming groundbreaking ideas into successful innovations.

BoB is open to students, researchers, and teams or individuals from around the world who are looking to turn their ideas into businesses, as well as young start-ups up to 3 years old

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4 awards - Best Biotech Ideator, Best BioTech Start up, Best MedTech Ideator, Best MedTech Start Up

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Application closes: June 13, 2025

Why participate?

Coaching &
Training

Participate in online trainings and get valuable feedback from life science experts. Finalists will get access to Coaching Days in Vienna incl. pitch training.

Visibility &
Exposure

Make it to the finals and gain visibility through (social) media & PR placements. Pitch your product in front of a prestigious jury and participate in the exclusive award ceremony.

Networking & Collaboration

Get in contact with industry experts and build meaningful connections within the life science ecosystem. Connect with other ideators and start-up founders.

Win
the prize

The winner of each category will receive a cash prize of 8,000 € and a free ticket for an international matchmaking event.

This prestigious recognition enhanced our credibility within the biotech community, opening doors to new partnerships and investor interest.
Eva Littringer, Co-Founder RevIVe
Best MedTech Start-up, 2022

This award provided a crucial boost to our international networking efforts, positively impacting our brand’s reputation and expanding our reach.
Lisa Holzgruber, Co-Founder & CEO rotable technologies
Special Award for Digitalization in Life Science, 2022

BoB helped us gain visibility and connect with new collaboration partners and customers, ultimately driving an increase in revenue.
David Wurm, Co-Founder & CEO NovoArc
Best BioTech Start-up, 2022

Supporting biotech startups in the BoB competition aligns perfectly with our dedication to improving healthcare for humans and animals through external innovation.
Guido Boehmelt, Director External Innovation / Boehringer Ingelheim Regional Center Vienna
BoB Sponsor 2025

Supporting aspiring life sciences entrepreneurs is key to driving innovations in healthcare. We are thus proud to sponsor this anniversary BoB award.
Manfred Rieger, Site Head R&D Austria / Global R&D Operations at Takeda
BoB Sponsor 2025