International Accolade for Queensland Medtech

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Local startup, Laronix has taken out the top gong at a recent Hudson Valley Venture Hub showcase event in New York.

Queensland-based Laronix, a winner of our Bionics Challenge in 2021, is led by Dr Farzaneh Ahmadi and is the pioneering company behind a world-first natural-sounding artificial voice box for larynx amputees.

In a statement via LinkedIn, Laronix said: “This recognition is a testament to our unique position at the forefront of smart and non-invasive voice loss solutions.”

“Thank you to the Hudson Valley Venture Hub for this incredible opportunity and to everyone who believes in our vision. Together, we are shaping the future!”

Bionics Gamechangers Australia CEO, Dr Robyn Stokes further reflected: “We are thrilled to see a past winner of our Bionics Challenge, which is made possible with the support of the Motor Accident Insurance Commission of Queensland, forging ahead to achieve market success and progressively change lives in Australia and around the globe.”