Queens University Belfast spin-out Proax-sis scoops coveted startup award in Northern Ireland.
Proax-sis, a life sciences spin-out of Queens University Belfast (QUB), has been named the winner of Northern Ireland’s £25k Awards 2013.
The awards, which see a cash prize of £25k go to the winner, showcases the most promising up-and-coming technology companies in Northern Ireland.
The spin-out is developing testing kits which enable routine monitoring of chronic conditions such as cystic fibrosis.
Steve Orr, director of Northern Ireland Science Parks (NISP) Connect, which organised the awards, said: “Congratulations to ProAx-SiS for an innovation which shows great commercial potential – this is an exciting time for the team, and for all the category winners and finalists. The £25k Awards offer a showcase for regional research talent to display world-class innovations, as well as providing a valuable training and development process as they move beyond the initial stages of business development.”
He added: “NISP Connect programmes are designed to inspire, encourage and nurture local technology entrepreneurs during conception, growth and improvement stages, and to continue that process to help them reach their goals.”
