Biotech Founder of the Year award for CSO Heidi Haikala

The award jury recognized Heidi Haikala for her role in building Solid IO from her own research and ideas in a highly competitive field. The recognition highlights a combination of strong scientific expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and the ability to translate research into a company with real-world relevance.

"I am grateful and honored for this recognition. We have built Solid IO together with Noora on our own terms, guided by our values, ways of working, and a strong belief that diverse leadership is a competitive advantage. This journey is not about individuals alone. It is enabled by an exceptional group of people across our team, advisors, and academic collaborators who continuously push the mission forward. This recognition belongs to all of them. It has been a long journey and a true team effort, and we are only getting started."

— Heidi Haikala, CSO and co-founder of Solid IO

Thank you Finnish Bioindustries FIB - Suomen Bioteollisuus ry for the recognition and for your role in strengthening the Finnish innovation landscape and enabling scientific breakthroughs to translate into impactful solutions globally.

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Read more about Finnish Bioindustries FIB: https://www.suomenbioteollisuus.fi

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