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Young Companies Showcasing the Industry’s Innovative Power

Vote live for your favorite!

The big stage for the best start-ups: On Tuesday of the trade fair, up-and-coming companies and projects will have the chance to present their solutions and ideas for strengthening local pharmacies — live on the stage of the inspirationLAB (Hall 3, Booth C31)!

As a member of the audience, you’ll not only experience the grand finale up close but also have the opportunity to cast your vote for your favorite! Take this chance to actively help shape the future of the pharmacy and healthcare industry.

The winning projects in both categories will receive a free participation spot in the Newcomer Area at expopharm 2026 in Düsseldorf, along with a prize of €2,500 each.

After the announcement of the first-place winner of the apostart Award, the networking event that follows offers the perfect opportunity to connect with candidates, the jury, industry professionals, and potential investors. Round off the first day of the trade fair in a relaxed atmosphere — and expand your network at the same time.

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Past Winners

„Glückauf Apotheke“ in Dinslaken 2024

Utilizing AI to optimize customer communication, complaint management, and marketing processes.

Glückauf Apotheke

Project "PTA Patenschaft" 2024

An initiative by the Baden-Württemberg Pharmacists’ Association to facilitate early connections between pharmacies and PTA students for internships and employment.

PTA Patenschaft

„Cabocheck“ 2024

Enables pharmacies to easily connect with laboratories for capillary blood testing, improving preventive healthcare services.

Cabocheck

„Völker-Schule Osnabrück“ 2023

Provides a blended learning preparation course for foreign pharmacists to pass their recognition exam, helping combat the pharmacist shortage.

Völker-Schule Osnabrück

„FDA – Frag die Apotheke“ 2022

An online portal where patients can receive expert pharmacy answers to their individual questions.

FDA – Frag die Apotheke

adiutaByte 2021

Software that optimizes pharmacy delivery service route planning for greater efficiency.

adiutaByte

Dermanostic 2020

A medical treatment app allowing patients to have skin issues diagnosed via telemedicine and receive an e-prescription, which can be filled at local pharmacies.

Dermanostic