Best Use of AI in Life Sciences Award

This award recognises any organisation within the life sciences sector in Ireland that has successfully harnessed the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise research, improve healthcare solutions, and drive innovation. The category celebrates organisations that have embraced AI to address complex challenges in drug discovery, diagnostics, patient care, and operational efficiency, delivering measurable value and positioning themselves as leaders in life sciences transformation. The judges are particularly interested in understanding how AI has been integrated into your organisation’s operations and its impact on business outcomes over the past 12 months. Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying attention to the criteria listed below.

• AI Strategy and Objectives: Describe your AI strategy and key goals, such as improving research efficiency, accelerating drug discovery, or enhancing patient outcomes, and how these align with your business objectives.
• AI Solutions and Implementation: Detail the AI technologies or solutions you’ve implemented and where they are applied, such as genomics analysis, drug development, clinical trial optimisation, or patient monitoring.
• Operational Integration: Explain how AI is embedded into daily operations and how it enhances decision-making or optimises processes.
• Innovation: Highlight unique or innovative AI applications that differentiate your organisation and create competitive advantages.
• Business Impact: Provide measurable data showing the impact of AI on your operations, such as faster time-to-market for therapies, cost savings, improved research outcomes, or patient care advancements.
• Future AI Plans: Outline your future AI goals, including areas for expansion and how AI will continue driving growth and innovation.