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ASTI Surgical Innovation Prize

Recognising a surgical innovation project with a clearly described clinical problem and credible development pathway.

About this competition

Entrants describe a surgical innovation project, the clinical problem it addresses, the development approach taken, and the evidence or evaluation plan.

Eligibility

Open to ASTI members at any career stage.

What to submit

A structured submission of up to 2,500 words with optional supporting material.

Judging criteria

Originality25%
Scientific quality20%
Relevance20%
Clarity15%
Potential impact20%

Terms

Conflicts of interest must be declared. Commercial support does not influence judging.