The region’s most innovative and impactful healthtech and life sciences companies were recognised at the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2025, held at the iconic Grand Station in Wolverhampton on Thursday night (May 8).
Organised by Medilink Midlands, the awards brought together industry leaders, clinicians, academics, and investors to celebrate organisations driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and delivering economic growth.
Winners were crowned across 11 categories, with two special awards – Outstanding Achievement and One to Watch – concluding the evening. Many of the regional winners will now progress to represent the Midlands at the national Medilink UK Awards, taking place in London in July, where they will compete against peers from across the five Medilink regional organisations supporting life sciences and medtech across the UK and Wales.
Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL, Chair of Medilink Midlands said:
“These awards celebrate not only individual achievement, but also the strength and collaborative spirit of our region. Every finalist represents a story of determination, creativity, and impact – pushing boundaries in research, digital health, advanced manufacturing, and patient-centred care. I’m immensely proud of what we’re achieving together across the Midlands.”
The 2025 winners are:
- Start-Up Award – Inaphaea BioLabs (Sponsor: Anglia Ruskin University)
- CSR Champion Award – Hope Against Cancer (Sponsor: Penningtons Manches Cooper)
- Innovation in Service Delivery Award – TBAT Innovation (Sponsor: Datalink Electronics)
- Partnership Between Academia and Business Award – The University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering, School of Medicine and SurePulse Medical (Sponsor: Midlands Mindforge)
- Delivering Innovation into Health & Care Award – VUIT Data Labs (Sponsor: Health Innovation East & Health Innovation West Midlands)
- Export Achievement Award – Redditch Medical (Sponsor: City of Mentor, Ohio)
- Sustainability Award – Micronclean (Sponsor: Mills & Reeve)
- Advances in Digital Healthcare Award – EnrichMyCare (Sponsor: West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster)
- Excellence in Innovation Award – 3P Innovation (Sponsor: Walk Through Walls)
- Outstanding Achievement Award – Clinitouch by Spirit Health (Sponsor: Gallagher)
- One to Watch – Judges’ Choice Award – TCC-CASEMIX
The awards also offered an opportunity to acknowledge the vital role of service providers, academic partnerships, and sustainability pioneers. Entertainment on the night included a high-energy performance from Bollywood Dreams, a troupe of talented dancers from Birmingham-based universities, and a captivating set by Sapphire Strings, an elegant string trio. Both added a unique flair to the evening.
Melanie Davidson, CEO of Medilink Midlands, commented:
“These awards showcase the exceptional work happening in the Midlands and the East of England. Congratulations to all our finalists and winners – we’re proud to support your journey and look forward to cheering on our regional champions at the national Medilink UK Awards this summer. I encourage all our innovators to keep pushing boundaries, working hard, and driving the future of health and life sciences forward.”
The Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2025 were made possible through the generous support of sponsors including:
Anglia Ruskin University, Penningtons Manches Cooper, Datalink Electronics, Midlands Mindforge, Health Innovation East Midlands, Health Innovation West Midlands, City of Mentor, Mills & Reeve, West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster, Walk Through Walls, Gallagher, and A S Studios.
Posted on 19 May 2025
