Rules and Regulations
Recognition that opens doors
Writing a research paper takes a lot of time and effort. It takes even more dedication. To your research topic, your academic career, and your personal values. All with the goal of creating something that changes lives.
That’s why we’re here. Your work advances the world of healthcare. Your research contributes to the lives of millions. Our role is to share that with the world.
What can you win?
1st place
- Gain visibility through the Materialise channels and a dedicated webinar
- Become part of a community of innovators
- €10,000
2nd and 3rd place
- Gain visibility through the Materialise channels
- Become part of a community of innovators
- €4,000
Timeline
Open call for papers
Close submissions
Evaluation of submitted papers
What kind of research are we looking for?
We will consider submissions that:
- Are innovative
- Bring new and inspiring ideas to healthcare research
- Were conducted using Materialise's medical software (Mimics, 3-matic, PROPLAN CMFTM, Mimics inPrint, Mimics Enlight, OrthoView)
Which projects are eligible?
- A published or unpublished article of 10 pages or less
- Research conducted in the last three years
- Written in English
- Submitted in .pdf format
- Comprised of the following sections: abstract, methods, results, conclusions, and high-quality pictures
- Have not been submitted to the Mimics Innovation Award jury previously
Who are the awards open to?
Any person, group of persons, company, academic institution, or hospital can enter the Mimics Innovation Awards. Each corresponding author may only submit once per year.
How is the winner selected?
All submissions will be evaluated by an international jury of experts against the following criteria:
- Quality
- Originality
- Role of Materialise Medical software
- Social Impact
- Have not been submitted to the Mimics Innovation Award jury previously.
Alternatively, if the jury concludes that none of the submitted articles meet the expected criteria, no award will be given.
Meet our jury members
Barry J. Doyle
Antonio Fratini
Răzvan Păcurar
Joaquín Roca
Filip Górski
Do you have the rights to submit your findings?
Candidates must have all rights necessary to submit their paper. By applying, you grant Materialise the right to use your submission for possible marketing purposes. You agree to fully cooperate with Materialise, and all relevant concerns, particularly copyright issues, will be considered.
You may be offered the opportunity to present your research at one of our events that include attendees from around the world, such as researchers, engineers, medical professionals, and the like.
Materialise cannot be held liable for any circumstances which would cause an impediment to the usual and good course of the Mimics Innovation Awards, and for any claim by any third party, whether related to copyright or any other issue.
Each candidate submitting an application for the Mimics Innovation Awards is deemed to have accepted this regulation. Materialise reserves the right to modify this regulation unilaterally. In case of modification, participants will be informed.