Neola Medical named finalist for Sweden’s new global innovation award

Neola Medical has been named one of eight finalists for the Pioneer Prize, a new global award recognizing Swedish innovation with international impact.

The finalists, selected from over 200 small and medium-sized Swedish companies, represent scalable solutions contributing to the green and digital transition.

The winner will be chosen by public vote and announced at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, where the winning company will present their innovation to the official Swedish delegation, led by HM The King of Sweden and Minister Benjamin Dousa.

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Honouring the beauty of Swedish innovation

The Pioneer Prize is organized by the Swedish Institute in partnership with Business Sweden to promote Sweden’s most promising innovation companies globally.

All eight finalists are alumni of Business Sweden’s Catalyst program, a scale-up initiative supporting international growth for high-potential startups across life science, energy, industry, and tech.

Learn more at www.pioneerprize.com

“Our technology addresses a critical global need in neonatal care. This nomination brings valuable international exposure and opens doors for future global expansion. We are proud to represent Swedish technology innovation and honored to be part of the official Swedish delegation to Expo Osaka.”
– CEO Hanna Sjöström