CEDIA AWARDS
Impact on Academia in the STI Ecosystem
We recognize the effort to integrate research and technology into the educational programs of higher education institutions, thereby fostering the development of future leaders.
We reward academic progress that significantly contributes to the Science, Technology and Innovation Ecosystem – STI.
Impact of Technology on the STI Ecosystem
We value the innovation and applicability of technological proposals that have contributed to solving important problems and improving the quality of life.
We award the institution that makes significant technological advances within the STI Ecosystem.
Impact on Innovation in the STI Ecosystem
Creativity and originality in the development of innovative solutions that have transformed key sectors are rewarded.
Impact on Research in the STI Ecosystem
Excellence in research, evolution, and relevance of findings that have contributed to the advancement of knowledge and technology is recognized.
Ambassador CEDIA
This award is given to researchers, professionals, and professors who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to CEDIA's mission and values. It recognizes their work in promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange among member institutions and the various stakeholders in the STI ecosystem.
Outstanding Researcher 2024
This award recognizes the researcher who has excelled in 2024 for their exceptional contributions to science and technology. Their dedication, innovation, and the impact of their work on the scientific community and society at large are all taken into account.
Outstanding Researcher 2024
This award recognizes the researcher who has demonstrated an outstanding career in 2024, with significant contributions to the field of science and technology. It acknowledges her leadership, creativity, and the impact of her research on the advancement of knowledge.
Featured Internal Project 2024
This award is given to CEDIA 's internal project that values its positive impact on the organization, its capacity to innovate, and the continuous improvement of the processes and benefits offered by CEDIA.
Featured Contributor 2024
This recognition is awarded to the CEDIA employee who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and performance in 2024. It rewards their dedication, professionalism, and significant contribution to the success and growth of the organization.
National competition for R&D&I projects
This award recognizes projects that have demonstrated significant scientific or technological progress, with a potential positive impact on the Science, Technology and Innovation Ecosystem – STI.
Winners
- Technological architecture and methodology for the management of the production process of the CAFRILOSA SA food industry slaughterhouse.
Armando Cabrera, Carlos Calderón, Byron Jaramillo, Ana Poma - StartLABS – Digital Fabrication
Diego Zhindon, Katiuska Obando, Cristian Ron - Increasing the Autonomy of Patients with Motor Disabilities at the “Bendiciones” Rehabilitation Center
José Varela, Christian Junta, Gabriela Abril, William Avila, Marcelo Ortiz, Maria Camino - Design and application of advanced technologies for water treatment (EC-WATER)
Priscila Valverde, Leonardo Gutierrez, Paola Romero, Samantha Jimenez - COENCA Project (Community engagement and novel Technologies: a winning team for the integral management of cervical cancer in a rural context”)
Bernardo Vega, Vivian Alejandra
