Winner of the Technology and Innovation Award at the Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation Europe (AHNTI) 2026 summit
We have just been announced as the winner of the Technology and Innovation Award at the AHNTI 2026 summit, the sector’s premier innovation event.
A tribute to the hard work and dedication of the entire Photon‑Therapeutics team, whose innovation and commitment have earned this prestigious award amid a rapidly expanding landscape of technological advancements in the animal health industry.
The award was presented during the AHNTI EU (Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation) 2026 conference, held at Convene St Paul’s, where a select group of early-stage companies pitched their innovations live in front of an audience of more than 850 industry leaders, investors, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, CDMOs, and strategic partners.
Photon Therapeutics is the company behind the PhotonUVC Vet, a non-contact five second treatment which emits low dose UVC light at a targeted area, deactivating infecting organisms while being safe to host tissues. With corneal infections a leading cause of blindness in humans and pets, the easy-to-use device is simple, safe and effective.
The organisation was selected from a highly competitive cohort of Innovation Showcase finalists, each identified by AHNTI’s prestigious selection committee as a ‘company to watch’ across the sectors of Nutrition, Diagnostics, Biopharma, and Technology.
Mark Leddy, CEO of Photon Therapeutics said:
‘Being recognised with the Innovation and Technology Award at AHNTI EU is an incredible honour. The calibre of innovation presented at the showcase was outstanding, and it’s exciting to be part of an organisation working to redefine the future of animal health through science and technology.’
Jolian Howell, co-founder of Animal Health Angels which has helped Photon Therapeutics raise investment said:
‘The AHA is extremely pleased and proud to have supported Mark and the Photon Therapeutics team in their fundraising journey and send huge congratulations to them all on being AHNTI Showcase Winners’.
The AHNTI Innovation Showcase highlights emerging companies developing solutions that could transform the global animal health landscape. By bringing together innovators with investors and industry leaders, the event creates opportunities for collaboration, partnership and investment that accelerate the path from breakthrough ideas to real-world impact.
