Organized by VirtualExpo Group, which powers our media outlet, the i-NOVO Awards celebrate the very best in innovation, creativity, and sustainability across 6 industries. These prestigious awards aim to spotlight groundbreaking products, cutting-edge technologies, and forward-thinking solutions that redefine the future of various sectors.
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 January 7 to 19, 2025. More than 23,800 votes were cast.
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.
The public has voted, and here are the 18 winners of the 2024-2025 i-NOVO Awards for each sector. This year, the panel of in-house experts also presented a Judges’ Favorite award to one of the products.

Industry
🥇𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: exoIQ with their work exoskeleton, S700
🥈𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: Bettersize Instruments with their laser diffraction particle size analyzer, Bettersizer 2600
🥉𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: IoSys – Dr. Timur Seidel e.K. with their polymer identification analyzer, sIRoPAD
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Aeronautics
🥇𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: Gryphon Dynamics with their professional UAV, SC-HX1600R-HD
🥈𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: Limatech with their lithium battery, ORION SAIPH
🥉𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: FAULHABER Drive Systems with their light aircraft electric motor, BX4 IMC
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Agriculture
🥇𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: INFACO with their contactless break protection device, DSESC
🥈𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: Bonetto with their evaporation floating cover, BONETTO COVER BALL®
🥉𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: Peruzzo Srl with their self-propelled wood chipper, TB120-C PRO
Medical
🥇𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: Tecnomed Italia srl with their surgery augmented reality goggles, FALKO 3D
🥈𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: KonicaMinoltaHealthcare with their digital mobile radiography unit, AeroDR TX
🥉𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: NEOS Surgery with their sternal closure bone cerclage wiring, STERN FIX
Architecture & Design
🥇 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: TM Italia Cucine with their contemporary kitchen, IMPEXA
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: Relax with their aluminum profile shower enclosure, INFINITO SF+F
🥉 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: TERZANI with their sculptural lamp, DRAGON
Nautic
🥇𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: Faroboats with their electric boat mobile dock system, Powerdock®
🥈𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: SabetoFLEX Aps with their merchant ship antifouling membrane, SabetoPROTECT
🥉𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: LAQUAPHILE with their sit-on-top kayak, Pedayak SOLAR
Judges’ Favorite
In addition to the public vote, our jury, composed of industry analysts and journalists, awarded medical company ESAOTE their special “Coup de Coeur” prize for their MRI system O-scan SMART 0.31 T.
Three Pillars of Excellence
The i-NOVO Awards are built on three key principles:
Rewarding Creativity
Recognizing products and solutions that showcase exceptional design and ingenuity, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in their respective fields.
Recognizing Innovation
Celebrating technologies and advancements that address current industry challenges and pave the way for a smarter, more efficient future.
Celebrating Sustainability
Honoring initiatives and products that prioritize environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, and sustainable development for a better tomorrow.
Why the i-NOVO Awards Matter
The i-NOVO Awards serve as a benchmark for excellence, inspiring companies and professionals to think differently, innovate boldly, and act responsibly. Winning an i-NOVO Award is a testament to a product’s ability to stand out in a competitive market and make a meaningful impact on its industry and beyond.
About VirtualExpo Group
As the leading online sourcing platform for professionals, VirtualExpo Group connects buyers and suppliers worldwide across 6 specialized marketplaces. Through the i-NOVO Awards, VirtualExpo reinforces its commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability while recognizing the remarkable achievements of companies shaping the future.