Call for Nominations: Junkosha Technology Innovator of the Year Award

Open to individuals and teams from both industry and academia, this award celebrates innovations that advance the next generation of technology and contribute to society.

In line with Junkosha’s commitment to empowering technology innovators, the winning entries will be selected within two categories this year: late phase development that is on the cusp of market launch and early phase development that is on its way to commercialization. Both winners will have a unique opportunity to showcase their work and gain investment for their worthwhile project.

Prize Information

• Junkosha will award $25,000 to the winning individual or company project in late-phase development that is on the cusp of market launch.
• Junkosha will award $10,000 to the winning individual or company project in early phase development that is on its way to commercialization.
• An additional $15,000 will be awarded following a four-year assessment period, where Junkosha will monitor the progress of early-phase winners.

Eligibility Criteria

• They welcome applications from around the globe.
• To apply, entrants must submit an innovation in the fields of interventional medical procedures or Microwave/mmWave technologies.

Selection Criteria

• Finalists will participate in an informal video session with a panel of renowned experts and industry leaders, who will seek to learn as much as possible about your project through a presentation you will be expected to develop. They will assess your innovation across two key dimensions:
  • Innovation Potential: How technically sound is your innovation? Does it introduce valuable solutions that enrich the society we live in?
  • Sustainability Feasibility: How will your innovation address real-world challenges and create meaningful change? Can the innovation sustain itself beyond initial funding, leading to lasting results?

For more information, visit Junkosha.