Virenc wins Innovator of the Year 2026

Virenc has been awarded Innovator of the Year 2026 at the Stora Näringslivsdagen, held at Conventum Kongress. The award was presented to the company and its founders, Hazem Khalaf and Torbjörn Bengtsson.

The Innovator of the Year award is presented by Almi Mälardalen to an individual, team or company that has developed a product or service that is new to the market in a meaningful way.

Jury statement
“The jury was convinced by a solution with clear global potential and a relevance that continues to grow over time. In a world where the need for preventive protection and societal preparedness has never felt more urgent, this year’s winner shows how a local innovator, with the right vision and structure, can contribute to strengthening our collective resilience.”