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Compete for the Best Business Ideas in Biotech & Medtech!

aws BoB is a prestigious international competition in life sciences, designed to transform groundbreaking ideas into successful innovations. In 2025, BoB will celebrate its 11th round in a special 25th anniversary edition!

Organized by aws Life Science Austria (LISA), a program of Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH (aws), on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism (BMWET), BoB offers a unique platform for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Participants will receive valuable feedback on their business ideas from experts with extensive knowledge in life sciences, patents, finance, and entrepreneurship. Finalists in each category will benefit from individual coaching to prepare for their final pitch in front of our top-class jury. 

BoB also provides participants with high visibility within the life science community and valuable networking opportunities. All participants are invited to attend the exclusive awards ceremony in Vienna.

BoB is open to students, researchers, and teams or individuals from around the world who aim to turn their ideas into businesses, as well as young start-ups up to 3 years old (founded after March 31, 2022).

In 2025, the BoB will be awarded across four equal categories:

• Best BioTech Ideator 
• Best BioTech Start Up 
• Best MedTech Ideator 
• Best MedTech Start Up 

The ideator categories are for projects in the pre-foundation phase, while the start-up categories are for young companies up to three years old.

Win the Prize!

Finalists of each category will pitch their business concept to our top-class BoB jury.

If you can convince our external jury with your project, you will win a cash prize of 8,000 €! The prize is not tied to any specific purpose and can be used entirely at your discretion.

In addition to the cash prize, the winning team in each category will receive a free ticket to an international matchmaking event, providing the opportunity to connect with potential investors, partners, and the broader ecosystem.

Best BioTech Ideator
Cash Prize: 8,000 €
1 ticket for BIO-Europe 2025, 
03.-05 November 2025 in Vienna 
(all-access, start-up category)

1 ticket for SLAS Europe 2026, 
19.-21. May 2026 in Vienna 
(full conference registration)

Best MedTech Ideator
Cash Prize: 8,000 €
1 ticket for MedTech Forum 2026, 
May 2026 in Stockholm
(full access ticket) 

1 ticket for SLAS Europe 2026
19.-21. May 2026 in Vienna 
(full conference registration)

Best BioTech Start-up
Cash Prize: 8,000 €
1 ticket for BIO-Europe 2025
03.-05 November 2025 in Vienna 
(all-access, start-up category)

1 ticket for SLAS Europe 2026
19.-21. May 2026 in Vienna 
(full conference registration)

Best MedTech Start-up
Cash Prize: 8,000 €
1 ticket for MedTech Forum 2026
May 2026 in Stockholm
(full access ticket)

1 ticket for SLAS Europe 2026, 
19.-21. May 2026 in Vienna 
(full conference registration)

 Additional invitations and industry prizes may also be available.

Coaching & Training

• Participate in online trainings and get valuable feedback from life science experts. Finalists will get access to Coaching Days in Vienna incl. pitch training.

Visibility & Exposure

• Make it to the finals and gain visibility through (social) media & PR placements. Pitch your product in front of a prestigious jury and participate in the exclusive award ceremony.

Networking & Collaboration

• Get in contact with industry experts and build meaningful connections within the life science ecosystem. Connect with other ideators and start-up founders.

Win the prize

• The winner of each category will receive a cash prize of 8,000 € and a free ticket for an international matchmaking event.