PACT Announces 2026 Ecosystem Awards Winners and Honorees
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Frank Santos
Frank SantosInnovation was on full display at the Springfield Country Club as PACT recognized individuals and organizations driving technology, healthcare, and life sciences success in the Greater Philadelphia region
Philadelphia, PA., May 19, 2026 — Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) recognized seven exceptional organizations and multiple individuals at the 34th Annual PACT Ecosystem Awards, formerly the Enterprise Awards and widely regarded as the region’s most competitive and admired business awards showcase. The longest-running awards program of its kind in the Philadelphia-region, the Ecosystem Awards honors investors, entrepreneurs and businesses that are transforming and advancing technology, life sciences, and healthcare.
“The PACT Ecosystem Awards are a reflection of the extraordinary innovation happening across the Greater Philadelphia region,” said Dean Miller, CEO of PACT. “This year’s winners and honorees represent the entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and mentors who are building transformative companies, advancing critical technologies, and strengthening our region’s position as a national leader in innovation.”
“We are proud to celebrate each of their achievements and the impact they continue to make across the ecosystem,” added Jen Devor, Vice President of PACT.
The 2026 Ecosystem Awards Winners from the seven competitive categories:
🏆 The 2026 PACT Enterprise Award Winners
Technology Startup of the Year
Lula Commerce, Philadelphia, PA
Healthcare & Life Sciences Startup of the Year
Vasowatch Inc, Philadelphia, PA
Technology Emerging Growth Company of the Year
RenoFi, Berwyn, PA
Healthcare & Life Sciences Growth Company of the Year
Every Cure, Philadelphia, PA
Transaction of the Year (Exit, Investment, Partnership, M&A)
TrialBee, Wilmington, DE and Sweden
Technology Company of the Year
Phenom, Ambler, PA
Healthcare & Life Sciences Company of the Year
Palvella Therapeutics, Wayne, PA
In addition to the competitive award categories, PACT recognized Charles Robins, Managing Director, Fairmount Partners with the Legend Award for his role throughout his career in advancing technology, healthcare, and innovation in the Greater Philadelphia region. As Fairmount’s senior technology expert, he has over 40 years of experience as an entrepreneur, executive, strategic consultant and investment banker.
For 2026, PACT also introduced the Mentor of the Year award. Mentor Connect, a decade-old program created by PACT and Ben Franklin Technology Partners, pairs entrepreneurs and teams of mentors for objective, unbiased advice and guidance. This honor recognizes mentors who go above and beyond to help emerging founders navigate growth and scale their businesses.
Ivy Silver, Lee Jones, and Ray Bixler were all recognized for the inaugural award.
About Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT)
PACT sits at the center of that ecosystem. We’re where founders, investors, operators, and corporate leaders connect to turn momentum into outcomes— capital raised, companies scaled, talent developed, and partnerships formed. Through our events, advisory boards, advocacy, and curated connections, PACT helps companies navigate every stage of growth while strengthening the region as a whole. In a market that rewards fundamentals over hype, PACT is the network that brings the right people together to build durable companies and keep innovation rooted in Greater Philadelphia.
