Has your company launched or used an innovative reagent or instrument in the past year?
Innovation drives life science research forward - helping scientists solve complex problems, explore new research areas, and carry out reproducible science. This award recognises suppliers introducing truly novel solutions that address unmet needs in the research community.
You are able to nominate any reagent type, assay or instrument that was launched or significantly improved in the past year.
How this award will be judged:
- Novelty or need: Does the product solve a problem or address an unmet need?
- Researcher impact: How does the product enhance research workflows, reproducibility, or experimental outcomes?
- Industry impact: Does it have potential to influence the broader life science field?
Entries will be evaluated by our panel of impressive independent judges, bringing expertise across life science research and innovation:
- Carl Laflamme, Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Neuro-SGC, YCharOS initiative
- Elisia Clark, Associate Director, Research Programmes, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
- Robin Padilla, Director of Product Management for Digital Life Science Solutions, Springer Nature
What winners receive
- Promotion across the CiteAb website and social media channels
- A media pack to support promotional activities
- A trophy and certificate, presented by the CiteAb CEO
Other Categories
Explore additional categories featuring in the 2026 CiteAb Awards.
Nominations are now closed.
Nomination-based awards
Researchers' Choice Award
Celebrating the supplier researchers valued for quality, service, and support. Researchers - have your say!
Image of the Year
Showcasing the most striking research image, as voted for by the scientific community. Instrument companies, nominate an image!
Significant Individual Impact Award
Honouring an individual who has made a remarkable contribution to the life science industry.
The Innovation Award
Celebrating a reagent or instrument that's filled a gap or unmet need in the life science market.
Data-based awards
These awards are based on insights from the CiteAb reagent database - covering citation data for 16 million+ reagents.
ELISA Kit Supplier to Watch
Recognising the supplier with the largest percentage increase in ELISA kit citations.
Protein Supplier to Watch in Cancer Research
Celebrating the supplier with the largest percentage increase for protein citations in cancer research.
Phospho Antibody Supplier of the Year
Highlighting the supplier with the most citations for antibodies against phosphorylated targets.
Flow Cytometer Supplier to Watch
Celebrating the instrument supplier with the largest percentage increase in flow cytometer citations.
Mass Spectrometer Supplier of the Year
Celebrating the instrument supplier with the most mass spectrometer citations.
Growth Factor Supplier of the Year
Recognising the supplier with the highest number of growth factor citations.
IHC Supplier of the Year in Neuroscience
Celebrating the supplier with the most IHC antibody citations in neuroscience research.
