Best Biotech Ideator 2025: BetterStrains
BetterStrains has developed a synthetic biology platform to make E. coli bacteria genetically stable for continuous cultivations. The technology allows upgrading existing strains to stable long-lasting producers to make the production of biomolecules more resource-efficient.
Best Biotech Start-up 2025: ELARIS
ELARIS is advancing a novel, best-in-class C. difficile vaccine designed to redefine disease management by preventing both initial and recurring infections.
Best Medtech Ideator 2025: CollimateHealth
CollimateHealth's technology is a paradigm shift in radiation oncology, creating treatment options for previously incurable tumors (e.g. brain tumors) and maximizing synergy effects with chemo- and immunotherapy.
Best Medtech Start-up 2025: Syntropic Medical
Syntropic develops a non-invasive wearable device that stimulates the brain through light, delivered to the eyes. This groundbreaking technology activates microglia, the brain's resident immune cells, to remodel key brain regions linked to depression, leading to significant symptoms improvement without adverse drug reactions.
