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…