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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards
Our Awards celebrate researchers who are transforming ground-breaking discoveries into patient benefit. By spotlighting exceptional talent and ambition, we aim to inspire a new generation of innovators to tackle cancer with entrepreneurial spirit.
About the Awards
We have hosted two successful editions of our Awards, honouring winners across multiple categories spanning the entire entrepreneurial journey, from early-career innovators to established entrepreneurs and frontier technologies.
Connect with us to find out when the next round of Awards opens.
Categories
- Early Career Entrepreneur of the Year
- Entrepreneurial Group Leader of the Year
- Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
- New Start-up of the Year
- Further, Faster, Together (Industry-Academia Collaboration)
Special recognition categories
These special awards, which change every year, recognise outstanding contributions to the academic cancer entrepreneurial field. The judging panel selects winners from nominees identified by Cancer Research Horizons.
Awards ceremony
All our shortlisted nominees are invited to attend the awards ceremony, sponsored by Cancer Research Horizons, where the winner will be announced. It provides a unique opportunity to network with a range of rising stars, seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and inspiring keynotes.
Meet our previous winners and nominees
Our Awards celebrate researchers who are transforming ground-breaking discoveries into patient benefit.
By spotlighting exceptional talent and ambition, we aim to inspire a new generation of innovators to tackle cancer with entrepreneurial spirit.
Want to find out more about our entrepreneurial community?
Find out more about the Awards and how to get involved.