Supporting solutions ready for real-world impact
The HealthTech Award honours companies whose healthtech solutions demonstrably improve health, care, prevention or quality of life. The award spotlights innovations that create real-world value for individuals, healthcare professionals and society and is presented in collaboration between Vitalis, GREAT and Sahlgrenska Science Park.
“Sahlgrenska Science Park supports healthtech innovation with a clear path to real-world use. The HealthTech Award recognises companies whose solutions are ready to improve care and create measurable impact,” says Cecilia Edebo, CEO Sahlgrenska Science Park.
Why the HealthTech Award matters
Breakthrough innovation deserves visibility. Recognition through the HealthTech Award brings selected companies into a context where health innovation, decision-makers and growth opportunities meet.
Who can apply?
Companies based in the Nordics or Baltics offering a healthtech product or solution with documented positive effects in healthcare, prevention, prediction, health or wellbeing and quality of life.
"The award shines a light on healthtech innovations that can make a real difference in people’s lives.” says Maria Sterner, Head of Vitalis
Evaluation criteria - what the jury is looking for
Submissions are assessed based on overall contribution to better health and more effective care systems. Key dimensions include:
Innovation and practical value - Demonstrated benefit for patients, citizens, care professionals or healthcare organisations.
User or patient involvement - Active participation of end users or patients in development and validation.
Growth potential - Readiness and capacity to scale beyond local markets.
Predictive capability (optional) - Use of data or technology that enables earlier intervention or prevention.
Sustainability perspective - Alignment with long-term societal and environmental goals, including Agenda 2030.
Care outcomes and societal value - Evidence of improved outcomes, accessibility, efficiency or broader positive effects for society.
Winning package
A 9 m² exhibition booth at Vitalis 2026, the leading Nordic meeting place for eHealth and healthtech.
One-year membership in the GREAT Network, including strategic advisory dialogue
Keynote presentation slot at A GREAT DAY, an annual event with more than 300 participants.
A pitch session at A GREAT PITCH, connecting companies with investors and innovation stakeholders
Ten selected finalists are invited to present a three-minute pitch at A GREAT Pitch at Vitalis, gaining direct exposure to investors and key actors in the Nordic health innovation ecosystem.The winner is traditionally presented at the Vitalis Innovation Area.
Applications and nominations
Applications and nominations are open to companies driving meaningful progress in health and care through technology.
“We believe that digitalisation is an enabler for enhanced prediction and treatment of diseases. This award is in line with our ambition to collaborate and bridge the gap between technology solutions and needs within healthcare.” Jerker Lindsten, Chairman, GREAT.
Jury members
Anders Klingström, Director Consulting Services, CGI
Emma Hallenberg, Director CO-AX, Sahlgrenska Science Park
Frode Langmoen, Ecosystem Development, IBM
Maria Sterner, Head of Vitalis
Peter Kelly, Physician and Digitalization strategist, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Peter Uppman, Innovation Strategist, Region Halland
Organized by GREAT, Vitalis and Sahlgrenska Science Park celebrating healthtech innovations that make a difference for people’s lives.
For more information, please contact:
Maria Sterner, Head of Vitalis, maria.sterner@svenskamassan.se
Emma Hallenberg, Director CO-AX, Sahlgrenska Science Park, emma.hallenberg@sahlgrenskasciencepark.se
Previous winners
Geras Solutions awarded the HealthTech Award
Geras Solutions has been awarded this year’s Health Tech Award for its groundbreaking digital solution for the early detection and assessment of dementia. As an ageing population makes dementia an increasing global public health challenge, Geras Solutions offers an innovative tool with the potential to transform healthcare.
Stratipath awarded the HealthTech Award
Stratipath is revolutionizing cancer diagnostics by combining medical expertise with AI technology. Their award-winning product, Stratipath Breast, enhances precision diagnostics, making them faster, more affordable, and accessible to more breast cancer patients.
Mabel AI awarded the HealthTech Award
The winner offers speech recognition and real-time translation of medical interaction in an AI in-device, minimizing the risk of misinformation and allowing connection to patients’ medical records with just one click. Even off-line, during war and catastrophes.
Detectivio awarded the Healthtech Award
Using a camera and artificial intelligence, the winner of the Healthtech Award 2022 enables contactless and automatic measurement of oxygen levels in the blood, blood pressure, pulse, body temperature and respiratory rate.
Boneprox awarded the Healthtech Award
With a pioneering approach that connects the mouth with the rest of the body, the winner of the HealthTech Award 2021 has a patented solution for predicting diseases using AI.