WFSA is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a ‘Blood Health’ category for its Innovation Awards
This award marks an important step in our continued efforts to support innovative ideas that improve patient care and safety around the world. With this award, we hope to advance blood health including patient blood management – essential components of safe anaesthesia and surgery, and to support practical, scalable solutions that can improve outcomes for patients globally.
Improving Blood Health Through Innovation
Since the launch of the Innovation Awards in 2017, WFSA has supported a number of teams in transforming promising ideas into real-world solutions. Past awardees have developed tools, techniques, and technologies that are now being used around the world.
The new ‘Blood Health’ category will focus on innovations that improve patient outcomes before, during, or after surgery, with particular attention to solutions that can be applied in low-resource settings.
Effective perioperative patient blood management involves addressing anaemia and coagulopathy, reducing unnecessary blood transfusions and improving surgical outcomes This award aims to support new and practical approaches to these critical challenges.
Submit your Innovation
We welcome applications for innovations that are practical, original, and ready to grow. Applicants should already have a basic concept or prototype and be ready to develop it further.
The award package includes:
- $25,000 USD to develop the innovation over two years
- A short film showcasing the innovation for promotional purposes
- Travel support to attend the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA2026) in Marrakech
- Expert guidance and support through WFSA’s global network
The selected innovation will be promoted through WFSA events and platforms, with recognition at WCA2026 and WCA2028. The award offers a valuable opportunity to increase visibility and strengthen the impact of your work.
Application Details
Applications for WFSA Innovation Award in Blood Health will open in July 2025. Individuals and teams from all countries are encouraged to apply.
For further information, please contact Laurie Barnes at laurie.barnes@wfsahq.org
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WFSA is grateful to CSL Vifor which is supporting this new award category with an unrestricted educational grant.
