Professor Girish Dwivedi wins 2026 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Award

In recognition of his contribution to Western Australia’s medical technology ecosystem and advances in cardiac diagnostics, Professor Girish Dwivedi has won the 2026 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the 35th annual WAITTA INCITE Awards. A cardiologist, academic and health technology entrepreneur, Dwivedi co-founded both Lubdub AI and CAD Spectral Technologies, and was a founding employee of Artrya in 2019.

His roles have included Clinical Lead for Innovation for the South Metropolitan Health Service (where he was awarded 2026 Researcher of the Year), Professor of Cardiology at The University of Western Australia, Clinical Advisor to ProGenis Pharmaceuticals and a contributor to many national advisory bodies on AI and health policy. Dwivedi has secured over $33 million in research funding and developed platforms like Orva, which uses generative AI to translate complex medical information into plain language.

“Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, he has successfully brought together researchers, clinicians, investors and industry to create ventures that are improving health care, advancing artificial intelligence and demonstrating that globally competitive innovation can originate in Western Australia,” said Celia Jordaan, Chief Judge, INCITE Awards. “Beyond commercial success, he has strengthened our innovation ecosystem through leadership, mentorship and collaboration, creating a legacy that extends well beyond any individual company.”

Dwivedi will represent WA in the Pearcey National Awards, to be held later this year.

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