Innovation Award Bluepharma | University of Coimbra: applications open until 11 March
The pharmaceutical company awards €50,000 to support innovative health projects conducted by Portuguese researchers in either national or foreign institutions.
The University of Coimbra and Bluepharma have once again teamed up for the recognition of outstanding scientific research at an international level. Applications for the 2023 Bluepharma | University of Coimbra Innovation Award are open until the 11th of March. The €20,000 international prize aims to reward the best scientific projects in the field of health sciences, and the support can have a potential additional investment of €30,000 upon demonstration of the project's market viability.
The submitted projects must be fully or partially carried out by Portuguese researchers in either national or foreign institutions.
The award is based on criteria such as merit, originality, innovation, and the potential contribution of scientific projects that could be translated into products or services with significant benefits to society.
"We are thrilled to launch another edition of this award," said Paulo Barradas Rebelo, Chairman of Bluepharma. "Research, innovation, and development are crucial in any industry, but even more so in the pharmaceutical sector. At Bluepharma, we aim to foster excellence through initiatives like this. Partnering with the University of Coimbra enhances the rigour and quality of the Awards, recognising the vital role played by academia."
"The University of Coimbra and Bluepharma have been working together in an exemplary manner over the past decades, promoting a comprehensive approach to research and innovation. This award symbolises this spirit and the work we want to continue developing, supporting innovative projects and sharing knowledge with society," says UC Rector Amílcar Falcão.
Applications for the 2023 Innovation Award Bluepharma | University of Coimbra are open between 8 January and 11 March 2024 and must be submitted via the website www.bluepharmaucinnovationaward.pt.
The Prize is awarded every two years to an innovative project in the field of health sciences. The winner will be announced in May 2024.