R&D Team of the Year

This award recognises women-led R&D teams that have demonstrated outstanding innovation, problem-solving, and technical advancement within the print and packaging ecosystem. It honours groups whose research, experimentation, and breakthrough ideas have elevated product quality, improved materials or processes, driven sustainability, or introduced new technologies to the industry.

The Jury will look for teams that have not only set high standards in research and development but have also pushed boundaries, influenced production outcomes, or shaped strategic decision-making within their organisations.

Entries should highlight measurable impact, originality, cross-functional collaboration, and the organisation’s commitment to empowering women in scientific, technical, and engineering roles.

Parameters and Weightage

  • Innovation and Originality – 30%
    (New materials, processes, technologies, IP or first-to-market ideas)
  • Technical Depth and Research Rigour – 20%
    (Testing, validation, experimentation, scientific approach)
  • Business / Production Impact – 25%
    (Commercialisation, efficiency, sustainability, quality outcomes)
  • Cross-functional Collaboration – 15%
    (Integration with production, marketing, supply chain)
  • Leadership and Capability Building – 10%

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