The first «BIOTECH: New Horizons» award ceremony took place in the capital of Uzbekistan. The ceremony became the central element of the «Time of Innovations» forum and a signal to the entire industry: biotechnology has finally moved from laboratories to the real economy, forming new markets and responding to global challenges.
The organizers of the award emphasize that its goal is to become a catalyst for the development of the industry, noting not just scientific ideas, but ready-made projects that are already changing practices in medicine, agriculture and ecology. As the organizing committee stated: «We see how the projects of our laureates respond to important public requests — from human health to food security. This award is a powerful tool for creating an ecosystem where science meets business».
The geography of the participants and the venue emphasized the international status of the initiative, aimed at consolidating scientific and business circles from different regions.
The award laureates, selected by experts, are divided into key blocks for the industry, demonstrating the breadth of its application:
- Pharmaceuticals and new medicines. This strategic category recognizes leading companies that are opening up new therapeutic horizons. The laureates are:
- Ecology and circular economy. Here, projects that turn waste into resources, implementing the principles of a «green» economy in practice, won:
- Knowledge infrastructure. Special attention was paid to projects that form a professional environment. In this category, the laureate was Skillmed, which develops digital educational solutions for medicine and high-tech industries.
The award ceremony was preceded by a large-scale forum «Time of Innovations», the central theme of which was technological sovereignty. A special track «Biotech: New Horizons», supported by the «Union of VOIR», brought together experts to discuss development strategies and practical cases.
The «BIOTECH: New Horizons» award did more than just present awards. It demonstrated a mature ecosystem where fundamental science, applied research and business models come together to create working solutions. Today, biotech is a driver of transformation for dozens of industries, and such initiatives are becoming a key platform for accelerating this transformation, bringing together ideas, resources and ambitious teams.
