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Research & Development Award
Entries in this category will be required to demonstrate an original concept, practical development and implementation of organic electronics or organic semiconductor technologies. Judges will look for the originality of the technology, how it addresses a specific market requirement and whether it successfully addresses a design or manufacturing problem.
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Start-up of the Year
Companies which have set up operations in the last five years, whether venture funded or privately financed, will be considered for the start-up of the year award. Entries can come from any part of the value chain from material research and
product development,
through to design and engineering, and manufacturing.
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Product of the Year
Companies
are invited to enter what they consider their most innovative product
based on organic semiconductor technology launched in the past year.
Judges will be looking for products which exhibit innovative design,
meet a clear customer need and demonstrate good performance. To
qualify for this award the product must have been released onto
the marketplace within 12 months of the date of nomination and still
be commercially available.
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Best Conference Peer-Review Paper
The peer-review committee of OSC-09 will select the best paper submitted. Each paper accepted will be judged for its originality, technical strength and ability to move the industry forward. The peer-review committee members will select their best two papers. These will be reviewed by all committee members and ranked according to predefined criteria.
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