apostart Award
Young companies and pharmacy teams present the innovative strength of the industry
Now more opportunities to take part:
Apply now and actively shape the future of the pharmacy and healthcare industry!
The apostart Award start-up pitch gives up-and-coming companies and projects the chance to present their solutions and ideas for strengthening the pharmacy and healthcare sector live in front of a jury and an expert audience!
This year, for the first time, pharmacy teams are also invited to present their ideas for the pharmacy of the future and their solutions for economic process optimization.
Seize your chance now and apply for one of the three categories of the apostart Award at expopharm in Munich by June 14, 2024:
- Category 1: From pharmacies for pharmacies: New innovative processes
- Category 2: For the pharmacy: New innovative services & products
- Category 3: For the patient: New innovative services & products
The pitch is entering its fifth round this year and is sponsored by the Avoxa Mediengruppe. The pitch final will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in the live program of expopharm in front of a jury and an expert audience.
The winners of the various categories will each receive prize money of €2,000! The winner from category 1 will also receive an award as well as tickets for expopharm Night 2024 and season tickets for expopharm 2025. The winners from category 2 and category 3 will also receive a free trade fair participation as a newcomer at expopharm 2025 in Düsseldorf.
apostart Award Categories
Category 1 From pharmacies for pharmacies: New innovative processes
Present your creative ideas for the pharmacy of tomorrow from the perspective of your pharmacy team on the big stage. Show how you are already implementing innovative processes today to increase the efficiency of your pharmacy, such as process optimization for pharmaceutical services or the handling of documents for patient processing. Present your know-how to your colleagues and support them in solving current challenges in pharmacy-related processes.
Conditions of participation category 1
- Submission has a direct impact on the pharmacy's processes
- Submitter works in a pharmacy
- Submission is already being carried out in this way in at least one pharmacy
Prize for category 1 winner
- Award
- Prize money in the amount of € 2,000
- 3 tickets for the expopharm Night on Thursday, October 11, 2024
- Season tickets for the pharmacy team expopharm 2025 (max. 10 tickets)
Category 2 For the pharmacy: New innovative services & products
Present your pioneering products and services for process optimization in the pharmacy. Present your innovative offerings for designing smooth processes in day-to-day pharmacy operations and demonstrate their direct added value for the pharmacy market of tomorrow.
Conditions of participation category 2
- Company is not older than 5 years,
- Has fewer than 50 employees,
- Has an annual balance sheet total or annual turnover of no more than EUR 10 million.
Prize for category 2 winner
- Award
- Free trade fair participation at expopharm 2025 in Düsseldorf in the Newcomer Area
- Prize money in the amount of € 2,000
Category 3 For the patient: New innovative services & products
Present your innovative products and services with a focus on patients in the pharmacy. Present your innovative developments to increase the quality of patient care and thus maintain the competitiveness of pharmacies.
Conditions of participation category 3
- Company is not older than 5 years,
- Has fewer than 50 employees,
- Has an annual balance sheet total or annual turnover of no more than EUR 10 million.
Prize for category 3 winner
- Award
- Free trade fair participation at expopharm 2025 in Düsseldorf in the Newcomer Area
- Prize money in the amount of € 2,000
Four reasons to apply for the apostart Award now!
Actively shapes the future of healthcare:
- Participate in the optimization of healthcare.
- Contribute to strengthening the local pharmacy with your innovative ideas and solutions.
Share your knowledge and experience:
- Support the joint further development of the pharmacy and healthcare industry.
- Promote your personal and professional growth and that of your colleagues.
Strong together - collaboration and networking
- Promote mutual learning and growth in the pharmacy and healthcare industry.
- Generate valuable contacts that will advance your projects.
Awards and recognition
- The winners of each category will receive a well-deserved "prize package".
- Receive public recognition that honors your work and raises your profile in the industry.