Application Deadline: 31st August, 2024
Are you leading the way in scientific innovation? Karger Publishers invites you to participate in the 2024 Vesalius Innovation Award, a prestigious annual competition that honors groundbreaking medical advancements by young entrepreneurs and start-ups. Inspired by the revolutionary work of surgeon Andreas Vesalius, this award offers a unique opportunity for exposure and growth, empowering the next generation of scientific leaders to advance their ideas. Now in its fifth year, the 2024 anniversary edition is open to entrepreneurs in science communications. Do you have the vision to ignite the next scientific revolution?
Focus Areas
The focus this year will include the following topics, but that doesn’t mean you have to cover all of them.
- Science Communications: Science communication simplifies complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences, fostering understanding, engagement, and trust. At the Vesalius Innovation Award, they honor advancements in science communication that empower individuals with knowledge, promoting informed decision-making.
- Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing science communication by harnessing the power of AI to enhance the dissemination and understanding of complex scientific concepts.
- Education: Empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate science’s complexities, fostering a culture of curiosity and informed decision-making.
- Information Transfer – from the Lab to the Public: Bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and public understanding by making complex research accessible and engaging for broader audiences.
- New Business Models in Publishing: Exploring innovative publishing techniques to transform the dissemination of scientific knowledge and enhance the accessibility, affordability, and impact of research findings.
- Research Integrity: Upholding trust and credibility in science communication by ensuring honest and ethical inquiry and dissemination.
Eligibility
- Open to outstanding medical advancements and innovations from young entrepreneurs and start-ups;
- Applications may come from anywhere in the world.
Prizes
- The overall winner will be awarded a prize of USD $15,000 and two runners-up USD $5,000 each.
- The top five startups will profit from media coverage, mentoring by experienced experts or Karger employees and will be present at the live pitching event and the award ceremony.