Vivo Surgical was recently announced as a winner of the prestigious World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Global Awards for 2024!
Our company’s Founder & CEO, Dr Kevin Koh, PhD, received the winners’ trophy from WIPO Director General Daren Tang at a glittering awards ceremony held during the WIPO General Assembly on 12 July 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Being selected as one of the final winners from over 660 companies across 107 countries is a remarkable honour, and we would like to sincerely thank the WIPO and all esteemed members of the jury for this distinguished prize.
Additionally, we are proud to be addressing several of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as mentioned during our Awards application, and are grateful to be recognised by the WIPO for driving impact on the following fronts:
· Good Health & Well-Being
We develop medical devices to enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' tasks through innovative science and technology. Our affordable devices, like the ERES™ endoscopic robot, significantly enhances any existing endoscope on the market, democratizing advanced endoscopic robotic technologies for better health outcomes in both developed and developing economies.
· Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
As a leading surgical technology company in Southeast Asia, we are driving surgical device innovation in the region, showcasing ASEAN’s capabilities to produce cutting-edge medical technologies. In Singapore, we are now the sole company advancing endoscopic robotic technology, with the aim of cultivating the next generation of robotic engineers and innovators in the Southeast Asian region and beyond.
· Reduced Inequalities
We shall be addressing the high prevalence of nose cancer in South China and Southeast Asia, especially in rural areas lacking access to expensive imaging equipment. Our ENLYT® portable endoscope enables primary care clinics to more effectively screen for nose cancer, fostering a cultural shift in diagnosis and treatment in emerging economies.
Access the official WIPO press release here: https://lnkd.in/gQhYg_B9
For more information about Vivo Surgical and the WIPO Global Awards, please email us at media@vivo-surgical.com.
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Lean Manufacturing Consultant
2moCongratulations Steven Langan and all the Freudenberg Medical team. Well deserved 👏