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The Life Science Industry Awards

June 2023

Event date: 6th July 2023

HGF are proud sponsors of The Life Science Industry Awards 2023 on Thursday 6th July at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Dublin.

The Life Science Industry Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in the Irish life science industry. The awards cater for entrants operating in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and laboratory market.

From indigenous Irish companies to global multinational corporations, The Life Sciences Industry Awards will provide recognition for excellence across all key areas of the sector.

We are sponsoring the ‘Innovation of the Year Award’ – details of all categories can be seen here.

HGF Partner and Patent Attorney Marie Walsh will be attending the event.

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