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Iplexmed won the SIM Conference 2025 Grand Prize; XPIM and Bandora were also distinguished
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Iplexmed was the big winner of the SIM Conference 2025 Pitch Battles, taking first prize in the competition, which took place over two days of networking and innovation at Alfândega do Porto.
This year's SIM Conference, which took place on May 8 and 9, was attended by more than 3,500 participants, including startups, investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders. The event has established itself as one of the main stages for entrepreneurship in Portugal.
Among the winners by category, two startups from the Startup Braga community with disruptive technological approaches also stood out: Bandora, distinguished in the SaaS, AI & Machine Learning, and XPIM - 3D Printing, awarded in the Defense Tech category.
As well as winning in its category - Healthtech & Wellness - Iplexmed stood out among all the participating startups, taking the main prize in the competition. The startup received a cash prize of 2,000 euros, access to a week's immersion at Glovo's headquarters, integration into NovaLegal's Onion program and mentoring with Ezequiel Abramzon, founder and brand consultant at LALO.
Iplexmed presented NexaGuard, a laboratory-quality portable genetic diagnostic solution that allows diseases to be detected quickly and accurately anywhere, promoting a more accessible and efficient approach to healthcare.