The prestigious national Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2026 will celebrate the achievements of some of the most innovative life sciences organisations in the UK, at the iconic Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London on Thursday 9th July.
Each year, Medilink UK regional organisations host their own Healthcare Business Awards to identify regional winners, these are then put forward to an independent judging panel to decide on the national Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards winners and runners up. This regional to national awards approach ensures Medilink UK can identify the best of the best from across the UK.
2026 national winners
Start-up – CARDIOVOLT.AI
Digital – XIM
Innovation – i3 SIMULATIONS
Sustainability – ABINGDON HEALTH
Partnership Academia – NONACUS/UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Partnership NHS Acute – AISTHESIS MEDICAL
Partnership Primary/Social – MAST GROUP
Export – QUADRALENE
Outstanding Achievement – FRIO
2026 national runners up
Start-up – DIGNITY CARE
Digital – OPEN MEDICAL
Innovation – AFON TECHNOLOGY
Sustainability – ARIDOM SANEX
Partnership Academia – DEPUY SYNTHES/UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Partnership NHS Acute – BERING
Partnership Primary/Social – PATIENTO INNOVATIONS
Export – KOALAA
Outstanding Achievement – LIGHTOX
Kevin Kiely MBE, Group Executive of Medilink UK said: “Congratulations to all the winners and runners up in this years’ national Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards, and thank you to the independent judging panel for their diligence in selecting the ‘best of the best’ Life Science companies from across the UK. Transformation in healthcare delivery can only come about through collaborative working and through the hard work and resilient spirit of our Life Science companies. The companies that will be receiving awards this year, have demonstrated their commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of people from across the world and to the ongoing pursuit of excellence.”
If you would like to get involved in this prestigious national event and become an award sponsor, please email ASAP for full details at: meduk@medilink.co.uk
Medilink UK is the largest representative body in the UK for the life sciences sector, a network of not-for-profit regional organisations dedicated to improving healthcare across the UK, with a strong track record in increasing the viability of manufacturers, service providers, designers, OEMs and suppliers of medical technology, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology products.
Additionally, the expert and experienced Medilink UK team provide a range of specialist services to support the life sciences community in the UK.
