30 June 2026 | Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore

The Asia-Pacific RNA Excellence Awards 2026 aim to recognise outstanding experts, organisations, and innovations that are advancing excellence across RNA research, development, and manufacturing. The awards spotlight leading contributors from across the Asia-Pacific region who are shaping the future of RNA therapeutics, vaccines, and next-generation modalities through scientific innovation, technological breakthroughs, and best-in-class practices. By celebrating achievements across the RNA value chain from discovery and platform technologies to manufacturing, delivery, and commercialisation, the Asia-Pacific RNA Excellence Awards honour pioneers and industry leaders who are accelerating the translation of RNA science into real-world therapeutic impact.

WHY OUR AWARDS?

IMAPAC has been serving the Biopharma industry for the past 15 years. We pride ourselves in organising conferences in a revolutionising industry and providing new opportunities for those who participate.

Criteria for Nomination

  • The company should be an organization that is involved in biopharmaceutical development and/or manufacturing.
  • The company should have a notable presence in APAC.
  • The company should have displayed significant developments in the past few years.

Criteria to Win the Awards

  • Criteria to Win the AwardsBased on the number of nominations and assessment, the top 5–7 entries under each category will be shortlisted.
  • From these top 5–7 entries, the award winner will be determined completely (100%) by voting results from the biopharma community.
  • Companies with the most votes will win the award in their respective category.

AWARD WINNERS

Upstream Processing

AWARD CATEGORIES
WINNERS
Best RNA Discovery & Design Technology Provider Award
ARCALIS Inc., Japan
Overall RNA Upstream Development Excellence Award
Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Australia

Downstream Processing

AWARD CATEGORIES
WINNERS
Best RNA Process Development Solution Provider Award
Cytiva
Best In Vitro Transcription (IVT) Manufacturing Technology Award
TriLink BioTechnologies
Best New RNA Manufacturing Technology Award
WuXi AppTec

Aseptic Fill-Finish & Packaging

AWARD CATEGORIES
WINNERS
Best RNA Aseptic Fill-Finish CMO Award
CATUG Bio

RNA Manufacturing Technologies & Digitilization

AWARD CATEGORIES
Best Single-Use Systems for RNA Manufacturing Award
Sartorius

Country Excellence Awards

AWARD CATEGORIES
WINNERS
RNA Excellence in Greater China Region 
Byterna Therapeutics, China
RNA Excellence in Japan
NANO MRNA, Japan
RNA Excellence in Korea
Aston Sci, South Korea
RNA Excellence in Southeast Asia (SEA)
ACM Biolabs, Singapore
RNA Excellence in Australia
mRNA Victoria, Australia
RNA Excellence in Asia Pacific
Vacino Biotech

Individual & Leadership Awards

AWARD CATEGORIES
WINNERS
Chief Scientific Officer (RNA) of the Year
Wonil Kim, Chief Scientific Officer, Aston Sci.