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Innovation Fair Showcased

at World Orthopaedic

Organization Congress in

Madrid

Madrid, Spain – September 3–5, 2025 / The “Innovation Fair”, initiated
and chaired by Prof. Mahmoud Hafez, IFIA representative of Egypt and
Full Member of IFIA, was successfully held during the SICOT (World
Orthopaedic Organization) Congress 2025 in Madrid. This pioneering
initiative marked an important step in fostering a culture of innova-
tion within the global orthopaedic community.

Fostering Innovation in Orthopaedics
The Innovation Fair was designed to:
• Promote a culture of creativity and invention
• Accelerate the development of medical technologies
• Reward innovative surgeons and researchers
• Connect inventors with industry partners
In just 10 days, the competition attracted 38 applications from 15
countries, representing a truly global engagement. Participants in-
cluded 29 surgeons, 3 scientists, 3 physiotherapists, and 2 engineers.
Submissions ranged from patents, utility models, software, AI appli-
cations, devices, implants, and new techniques.

IFIA Magazine September 2025 ency and credibility. The process consisted of three stages of short-
Rigorous Evaluation Process
The evaluation followed WIPO and IFIA standards, ensuring transpar-

listing, leading to semifinal and final presentations.
A distinguished jury, comprising Prof. Hafez (academic and IP expert),
an experienced surgeon, the Program Director, and an industry rep-
resentative, carefully assessed each pitch. The panel evaluated cre-
ativity, feasibility, and potential impact, while engaging in discussions
with the inventors.

The competition highlighted interdisciplinary collaboration between
surgeons, scientists, physiotherapists, and engineers showcasing
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