The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) in collaboration with ACG Worldwide and SciTech Centre has invited entries from industry experts for the “IPA ACG-SCITECH Innovation in Solid Dosage Form Awards”. The awards consist of two major categories - ‘Best innovative development of solid dosage form of the year’ and ‘Best innovative packaging for solid dosage form of the year’. These awards will carry a cash prize of Rs.100,000 each and a memento.

The objective of the IPA ACG-SCITECH awards is to recognize and inspire exceptional contribution by an individual or the organization in developing innovations for the Indian pharmaceutical industry.

The nominees should present characteristic features of the innovation along with documentary evidence of their work to the selection committee. The details of criteria for the nomination process are available on www.ipapharma.org.

Participants should send their entries at the member secretary, IPA ACG-SCITECH Awards Committee, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400 098 or a soft copy can be sent to ipacentre@ipapharma.org under the caption of IPA ACG-SCITECH Awards as the date of final submission is November 14, 2016.

The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) is the oldest premier association of pharmaceutical professionals in India, with a member base of over 13,000 . IPA operates in India through 20 state branches and more than 45 local branches.

ACG worldwide is a global pioneer in innovative processing, manufacturing and packaging solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. With over five decades of experience, ACG serves customers in more than 100 countries. A state-of-the-art R&D facility, ‘SciTech Centre’ in Mumbai, stands testimony to continuous investment in innovative products & technologies.