Swiss Medtech Award
The Swiss Medtech Award recognises companies in the Swiss medical technology sector for their outstanding entrepreneurial achievements and innovations. Companies are nominated by a nomination committee with extensive networks across all regions of Switzerland. During the nomination phase, the committee conducts an initial pre-selection and chooses the companies to be presented to the jury. Three finalists will then have the opportunity to present their achievements at the jury hearing.
To be eligible for jury evaluation, the nominated companies must also meet formal and objective criteria. The jury, chaired by Dr. Gery Colombo, selects the winning company. The winning team will be announced and celebrated at Swiss Medtech Day, the most important event for the Swiss medical technology industry. The winner receives a prize valued at CHF 50,000.
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Finalists 2026
Medartis AG, with headquarters in Basel, has been developing and manufacturing high-precision implant solutions for cranial surgery and for the upper and lower extremities – particularly hands and wrists – for almost 30 years. The family-owned company combines Swiss quality standards with medical expertise and a clear focus on innovation. The company collaborates with healthcare professionals to develop patient-oriented implant systems and digital planning tools that simplify surgical procedures and reduce the risk of complications. Medartis is also commited to surgical training and continuing education; helping to promote the transfer of knowledge in its core areas worldwide.
Positrigo AG, based in Zurich, is a well-established name in the field of neurological imaging. The company develops compact, user-friendly systems to support modern diagnostics. They can be applied directly in neurological practices and smaller treatment centres to help meet the growing demand for neurological disease assessment. The company develops and manufactures medical technology systems, works closely with clinical partners and is continuously broadening its technological and organisational expertise.
Symbios Orthopédie SA is a family-run company that exemplifies patient-specific orthopaedic solutions «Made in Switzerland». Based in Yverdon-les-Bains, the company specialises in individualised hip and knee implants and combines clinical precision with industrial excellence. Symbios develops tailor-made solutions for each patient – contributing to a higher quality of life, as well as optimised efficiency for hospitals and the healthcare system. The company has recently invested in a new, technologically specialised production facility to manufacture patient-specific implants under controlled conditions.
Who can be nominated?
Candidates selected by the nominating partners must meet the following criteria:
Official criteria
All four official criteria must be fully met.
- Medical Technology Sector
The companies, their products and solutions must be active in the medical technology industry. - Market success
Candidates must prove that their goods or services provided have already found success on the market. - «Swissness» factor
The achievements and provision of services must have been developed to a significant extent within Switzerland. - Degree of Innovation
The company must demonstrate that its products, services, or processes introduce significant innovation within the medical technology sector.
Factual criteria
At least one of the following factual criteria must be met.
- Proven patient benefit
A new product or product line with significant patient benefits has already been launched. - Provision of Healthcare
Public healthcare has been advanced through pioneering, groundbreaking, and innovative technologies or processes. - Entrepreneurial achievement
Outstanding entrepreneurial performance has recently been achieved.
Nominating Partners
Magali Bischof
Member of the nomination committee
Secretary General
BioAlps Association
Adrian Hunn
Member of the nomination committee
Director
Swiss Medtech
Ulrike Neuberger
Member of the nomination committee
Co-Founder & Partner
MEDICALBOARD – Expertise in Healthcare
Giuseppe Perale
Member of the nomination committee
Executive VP & Founder I.B.I. SA
Regenera SA
Katrin Siebenbürger Hacki
Member of the nomination committee
Director
Medows GmbH
Jury
Dr Gery Colombo
President of the Jury
Advisor and Board member
in Innovation and MedTech
Prof Dr Emanuela Keller
Member of the Jury
Head Neurocritical Care Unit
University Hospital Zurich
Stefan Launer
Member of the Jury
VP Audiology and Health Innovation
Sonova AG
Prof Dr Mirko Meboldt
Member of the Jury
Chair of Product Development
& Engineering
ETH Zurich
Stephan Oehler
Member of the Jury
Head of Technology & Testing
Straumann
Andy Tonazzi
Member of the Jury
Owner & Co-CEO
konplan Group AG
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