Publié le jeudi 29 juin 2023 23:49
OCON Therapeutics Awarded as Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers are early to growth-stage companies from around the world that are involved in the use of new technologies and innovation that are poised to have a significant impact on business and society.
With their selection as Technology Pioneer, CEO of OCON Therapeutics, Keren Leshem, will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum activities, events and discussions throughout the year. OCON will also contribute to Forum initiatives over the next two years, working with global leaders to help address key industry and societal issues.
"We're excited to welcome OCON Therapeutics to our 2022 cohort of Technology Pioneers," says Saemoon Yoon, Community Lead, Technology Pioneers, World Economic Forum. "OCON Therapeutics and its fellow pioneers are at the forefront of industries that are critical to solving some of our world's most complex health issues today. We look forward to their contribution to the World Economic Forum in its commitment to improving the state of the world."
"We are humbled and honoured to have been selected as a Technology pioneer by the World Economic Forum for our contribution to shaping the future of women's health", said OCON's CEO Keren Leshem. "It speaks to the urgent need for innovation and options in this space and confirms the uniqueness of our platform technology impacting and improving women's quality of life globally. We are beyond thrilled and thankful for the opportunity to work with global leaders in the World Economic Forum to spotlight and advance female health and female leadership."
For the first time, over one-third of selected Technology Pioneer firms are led by women, well above the industry average. The firms also come from regions all around the world, creating a truly global community. This year's cohort includes start-ups from 30 countries, with Vietnam, Rwanda and Czech Republic represented for the first time.
The diversity of these companies extends to their innovations as well. This year's Tech Pioneer firms are shaping the future by advancing technologies such as Biotechnology, AI, IoT, robotics, blockchainand many more. The full list of Technology Pioneers can be found here.
Technology Pioneers have been selected based on the community's selection criteria, which includes innovation, impact and leadership as well as the company's relevance with the World Economic Forum's Platforms.
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