Medilink Healthcare Business Awards 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Medilink Healthcare Business Awards: the ultimate showcase of talent, innovation, creativity and resilience within the life sciences sector.

As part of Medilink’s commitment to the healthcare sector across the North of England, every year they host a celebration of the achievements of life science companies over the past year and showcase the very best examples of collaboration between industry, academia and the NHS.

From innovative new start-ups to established industry leaders, the Medilink Healthcare Business Awards recognise those who have made a real difference to the sector in the North of England; whether through amazing new technologies, outstanding partnerships or exceptional growth.

The award categories are listed below, and application forms and guidance notes are available on the Medilink website:

medilink.co.uk/healthcare-business-awards

Please note: this is a regional award competition, and applicants will need to be located in (or have a partner from within) the North of England.

All applications are to be submitted to the Medilink Events Team:

[email protected]

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th February 2026.

• Innovation Award
• Export Achievement Award
• Advances in Digital Healthcare Award
• Partnership between Academia & Business Award
• Primary / Social Care Partnership Award
• Partnership with the NHS [Acute Care] Award
• Start-Up Award
• Sustainability Award
• Investment Award
• Outstanding Achievement Award
• One-To-Watch Award