Silver Hourglass Award – Dutch Biotechnology Association
Every year, the Dutch Biotechnology Association (NBV) awards the Silver Hourglass for Innovation (in odd-numbered years) or Education (in even-numbered years). In addition to eternal recognition, the prize consists of a statuette and a monetary award of €2,500, and is presented during the Netherlands Biotechnology Conference.
In 2025, the Silver Hourglass Innovation Award was awarded to Marcel Wubbolts.
In 2026, the Education Award will be presented. Nominate your candidate by sending an email to nbv@kncv.nl, using the form available on the left-hand side of the page. The award is presented to one or more individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to innovation in biotechnology.
Additional information
Requirements
Please refer to the factsheet for the full conditions.
Deadline
The nomination deadline is June 30, 2026.
Presentation
The award ceremony will take place during the annual Netherlands Biotechnology Conference.
Jury
The jury consists of one NBV board member and two external experts. The jury’s decisions are final and cannot be disputed.
