Prism Neuro, a Canberra-based startup, has received the award for Start-up of the Year in the Space Connect Australian Space Awards 2021. Prism Neuro is developing technology that addresses physiological issues faced by astronauts in low gravity, and is one of the few companies in Australia with roots in space medicine.
The Australian Space Awards recognises the leading individuals and businesses driving the development of Australia’s space economy and sets itself apart for acknowledging all stakeholders within the space industry, from the major listed organisations and corporates servicing Australia’s space economy to SMEs, start-ups, academic institutions and associations.
The finalist list, which was announced on 3 May 2021, features over 115 high-achieving professionals within the space industry, across 16 submission-based categories.
Joe Vince, head of strategy at Space Connect, said, “The number of nominations and submissions received this year just reinforces the importance of the awards for the Australian space sector and we’re incredibly happy that we can provide a platform for all of these outstanding individuals and businesses to be recognised.”
“The awards have been backed by our Principal Partner KBR plus the Australian Space Agency and the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) as supporting partners, and this is testament to the collective drive of the sector to realise a vibrant and globally-competitive domestic space industry.
“The increased number of submissions from the first year, plus the ongoing and continued support of our of partners and judges, is an air of confidence for Australia’s space industry and representative of the depth of talent we have in our sector – I would like to thank all of those who nominated and each entrant for their submissions, and I wish everyone the best of luck on the night.”
The Team at Prism Neuro is humbled to be recognised and proud to be named as a winner in the Australian Space Awards 2021. The awards were presented at a black-tie gala dinner in Sydney on Friday, 4 June 2021.
Prism Neuro founders, Braden McGrath, Gordon Waddington and Elizabeth McGrath at the 2021 Space Connect Australian Space Awards
Elizabeth McGrath receives the trophy for Start-up of the Year at the 2021 Space Connect Australian Space Awards