After several months of intense competition on an international scale, deliberation, and voting, the i-NOVO Awards trophies have just been awarded to the most cutting-edge products showcased on the group’s marketplaces: AeroExpo, AgriExpo, ArchiExpo, DirectIndustry, MedicalExpo, and NauticExpo.

The i-NOVO Awards stand out for their participatory approach: following an initial selection by a panel of VirtualExpo in-house experts in autumn 2024, online voting was opened to a global audience from 7–19 January 2025. More than 23,800 votes were cast, confirming interest in the event.

A total of 97 products spanning diverse fields – including augmented reality technologies for the medical sector, solutions for treating water pollution, workplace exoskeletons, and bio-based acoustic innovations – advanced to the finals.

VirtualExpo awards innovation-driven manufacturers

The public has spoken, and the top three winners in each of the six business sectors have been revealed. The i-NOVO Awards winners are:

• For aeronautics: Gryphon Dynamics, Limatech, and FAULHABER Drive Systems
• For agriculture and livestock: Infaco, Figli Di Bonetto Francesco E C. S.N.C., and Peruzzo
• For architecture and design: TM Italia, Relax and Terzani
• For the industrial sector: exoIQ, Bettersize Instruments, and IoSys - Dr. Timur Seidel e.K.
• For medical equipment: Tecnomed Italia, Konica Minolta Healthcare, and NEOS Surgery
• For boating and maritime: Faroboats, SabetoFLEX, and L'AQUAPHILE

The 18 winning products stood out for their sustainability, design, or technology.

This year, the panel of judges also presented a Judges’ Favourite award to ESAOTE, recognising a product that has set a new standard for innovation.

The i-NOVO Awards: more than just an award – a launchpad for innovation

Eva de Braal, Project Manager at VirtualExpo, shared: "It’s a privilege to announce the winners of this year’s i-NOVO Awards and to support such innovative entrepreneurship. These winners are concrete proof of the excellence generated by the companies on our marketplaces. Many of these manufacturers are not just innovating – they’re changing the game. Their creativity and dedication are evident in the development of sustainable, high-performance solutions, which deserve both recognition and encouragement. That's what the i-NOVO Awards are all about. We're very proud to support these visionaries, and reaffirm our commitment to being the preferred partner for all forward-thinking projects.”

In addition to the recognition they have received by winning this award, the winners will also benefit from the strategic support provided by VirtualExpo. This support will help them promote their award-winning products to a targeted and qualified audience. For the founder of the i-NOVO Awards, this is an opportunity to spotlight and promote the innovative and long-term vision of the award-winning companies.

VirtualExpo Group would like to thank all the participants for their involvement throughout the competition, and congratulate all the companies that have distinguished themselves worldwide.

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