Spirecut celebrates Third Prize at the Shenzhen Global Innovation Final

Spirecut recently returned from Shenzhen with a Third Prize award at a government backed global innovation competition that brought together some of the most promising early stage companies across eleven districts.

This achievement closes a three round journey that started with regional selections and ended in a high energy final in Shenzhen, where twenty one finalists from eleven districts presented their solutions on stage. For the Swiss district, Spirecut was proudly supported by the Guangming District of Shenzhen.

Our Shenzhen journey at a glance

• Three competitive rounds from first screening to global final
• More than two hundred thirty projects evaluated across all rounds
• Twenty one finalists invited to the final, each among the top three in their industry track
• Spirecut ranked eighth overall and received a Third Prize recognition in the final
• The program was hosted by the Shenzhen government with support from the Guangming District for the Swiss delegation

What we presented

At the final, Spirecut showcased its ultrasound guided, incision free approach to hand surgery. Using proprietary Sono Instruments, surgeons can treat carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger without open surgery and without implants. The procedure is designed to preserve precision and control while reducing tissue trauma, scarring, and recovery time for patients.

For the jury in Shenzhen, we highlighted three core aspects of our solution

1. Clinical value
   We shared European clinical experience that shows how ultrasound guidance allows accurate ligament release through a tiny skin entry, with the goal of faster recovery and a quicker return to daily activities and work.

2. Workflow integration
   Spirecut procedures can be performed in ambulatory settings using portable ultrasound systems. This supports hospitals and clinics that aim to shift suitable cases from the operating room to day surgery or office based environments.

3. Scalable training
   We presented our structured training pathway that combines ultrasound education, simulated practice, and supervised first cases with expert users. This focus on surgeon experience and patient safety was a central part of the discussion with the jury and local experts.

For a Swiss Medtech company focused on a very specific field of hand surgery, being recognised in a large, cross sector Chinese competition is an important signal. It confirms that the challenges we work on every day such as pain, function, and rapid return to work resonate far beyond Europe.

The support from the Guangming District also created a concrete bridge between Swiss innovation and the Shenzhen ecosystem. Throughout the competition we met partners who are building new models of ambulatory care, digital health, and precision surgery in China, and who are actively looking for clinically proven solutions that can be transferred into their systems.

Across all three rounds, more than two hundred thirty projects or participants took part. Each of the eleven districts selected twenty one finalists who represented the top three in their respective industry categories. The Shenzhen final brought all these finalists together in a single event where Spirecut secured an eighth place ranking and a Third Prize distinction.

The Shenzhen final was not only an award moment, it was also a learning experience. Feedback from jury members and local partners will help Spirecut refine its approach to future collaborations in China, including potential clinical partnerships, training exchanges, and joint innovation projects.