EnsiliTech® wins Technology category at the Bristol Life Awards 2025
Bristol, 20th March 2025 – EnsiliTech®, a pioneering biotechnology company, was awarded the prestigious Technology Award at the Bristol Life Awards 2025, held at Ashton Gate Stadium. Sponsored by EntreConf, the category celebrates cutting-edge innovation in Bristol’s thriving tech sector.
This accolade recognises EnsiliTech's groundbreaking work in developing Ensilication®, a revolutionary platform technology that enables the preservation of vaccines and other biopharmaceuticals at room temperature, eliminating the need for refrigerated transport and storage.
The judging panel, commended EnsiliTech for its innovative approach to addressing global healthcare challenges, commenting “EnsiliTech’s groundbreaking innovation in vaccine stability plus strategic contracts and global recognition is set to reform healthcare and sustainability for future generations. Remarkable!”
Dr Aswin Doekhie, CTO and Co-Founder of EnsiliTech, said in accepting the award:
"We are honoured to receive the Technology Award at the Bristol Life Awards 2025. This acknowledgement validates our team's dedication to advancing biopharmaceutical preservation and reinforces our commitment to improving global health outcomes."
EnsiliTech's Ensilication technology enables the stabilisation of vaccines and other biological materials without the need for cold chain infrastructure. This innovation not only reduces environmental impact but also enhances the accessibility of vital medical treatments in regions lacking reliable refrigeration.
The Bristol Life Awards celebrate the best of Bristol, highlighting outstanding contributions across various industries. With EntreConf sponsoring the Technology Award, this category shines a spotlight on Bristol’s growing influence as a hub of technological excellence.
About EnsiliTech:
EnsiliTech is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to enhancing the stability and accessibility of biopharmaceuticals through its proprietary Ensilication technology. EnsiliTech is a Bristol-based startup, which spun out from the University of Bath in July 2022. In December 2022, EnsiliTech had finalised a first, oversubscribed, pre-seed investment round of £1.2M/$1.5M. This consisted of an Innovate UK grant and private investment from Science Angels Syndicate, Fink Family Office, QantX, and angels.