ISPE Celebrates Innovators in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing at 2026 FOYA Awards
ISPE Announces 2026 Facility of the Year Awards Category Winners
On April 20, 2026, during the ISPE Europe Annual Conference held in Copenhagen, the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) revealed the winners of the 2026 Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA). This prestigious awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing across various categories, including innovation, operational excellence, and social impact. The broad range of winners reflects significant advancements in the design, delivery, and operation of manufacturing facilities worldwide.
The FOYA program particularly focuses on projects that embody excellence in several key aspects such as innovation, supply chain integration, and adherence to the principles of Pharma 4.0™. This year’s winners represent diverse therapeutic areas and regions, showcasing how the industry is innovating to respond to regulatory, operational, and societal challenges. They highlight advancements in modular and digital manufacturing, infrastructure with sustainability in mind, and accelerated project execution—all crucial factors for delivering high-quality, reliable medications for patients.
According to Parag Sane, the AVP of Global Capital Projects at Amgen and the chair of the FOYA judging panel, “This year's FOYA Category Winners illustrate how pharmaceutical manufacturing is evolving to meet some of the industry's most complex challenges.” He added that the winning projects reflect a bold commitment to agility, sustainability, and patient-focused outcomes, setting new benchmarks for excellence in regulated manufacturing. The FOYA program serves to highlight engineering achievements that advance the pharmaceutical industry and ultimately benefit patients globally.
2026 FOYA Category Winners
- - Innovation Category - Novel Technology
Project: Shenzhen Hepalink Pingshan New Pre-filled Syringe Manufacturing Facility
Location: Shenzhen, China
- - Innovation Category - Facility of the Future
Project: Modulus
Location: Neuville-sur-Saône, France and Tuas, Singapore
- - Operations Category - Operational Excellence
Project: SOLIDA-1
Location: Leverkusen, Germany
- - Operations Category - Project Execution
Project: Lilly Concord
Location: Concord, North Carolina, USA
- - Supply Chain Category
Project: An integrated state-of-the-art site for antibody-drug conjugates
Location: Latina, Italy
- - Pharma 4.0™ Category
Project: SOLIDA-1
Location: Leverkusen, Germany
- - Social Impact Category - Unmet Medical Needs
Project: Commercial Cell Therapy Facility
Location: Rockville, Maryland, USA
- - Social Impact Category - Sustainability Efforts
Project: AHEAD (Advanced Heat Pump Demonstrator)
Location: Vienna, Austria
Honorable Mentions
- - Chugai Pharma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Location: Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan
- - FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
Location: Holly Springs, North Carolina, USA
The winners will be honored, and an overall winner will be announced during the 2026 FOYA Banquet and Awards Celebration at the 2026 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo, scheduled for October in Washington, D.C. This event not only serves to celebrate the achievements of these organizations but also advances the conversation surrounding pharmaceutical innovation.
About ISPE
The ISPE is a global nonprofit association that has been advocating for innovation and collaboration across the pharmaceutical lifecycle since its inception in 1980. With over 25,000 members, ISPE operates globally, providing solutions to complex industry challenges through scientific and technical advancements. More details about the FOYA program and its impact can be found at ISPE.org/FOYA.
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