Professor Girish Dwivedi wins WA Pearcey entrepreneur award

Professor Girish Dwivedi has won the Western Australian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which recognises his work in medical technology and cardiac diagnostics.

Dwivedi is a cardiologist, academic and health technology entrepreneur whose work spans research, clinical practice and company building in Western Australia's medical technology sector. The Pearcey Foundation selected him for his contribution to the state's ecosystem and for advances in artificial intelligence-based cardiac diagnostics.

The award was presented at the INCITE Awards in Perth, a long-running Western Australian technology awards program. Judges cited a record that extends beyond a single company, with roles across universities, hospitals, start-ups and advisory bodies.

Among his commercial roles, Dwivedi co-founded Lubdub AI and CAD Spectral Technologies and was a founding employee of Artrya in 2019. He has served as Chief Scientific Officer at Artrya since 2022, and the company's market capitalisation is now more than AUD $920 million.

Artrya develops artificial intelligence tools that analyse cardiac CT imaging to detect and assess coronary artery disease. Information released with the award said the company has progressed through clinical validation, intellectual property development, an ASX listing and regulatory approvals in international markets.

His broader portfolio includes digital and imaging-based tools for heart care, including AI-enabled cardiac imaging, portable biosensing, digital ECG systems, patch-based echocardiography and retinal imaging for cardiovascular risk assessment.

Dwivedi also holds several senior roles in healthcare and academia. He is Clinical Lead for Innovation at South Metropolitan Health Service, where he was also named 2026 Researcher of the Year, and Professor of Cardiology at The University of Western Australia.

He has also worked with the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, and acts as Clinical Advisor to ProGenis Pharmaceuticals. In addition, he has served on national advisory groups focused on artificial intelligence in healthcare, cardiovascular medicine and research strategy.

Research record

Before moving to Western Australia, Dwivedi completed a PhD in non-invasive cardiac imaging at the University of Manchester in 2010. He later worked in Canada as a Clinician Scientist and Consultant Cardiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. He joined The University of Western Australia and Fiona Stanley Hospital in 2017.

Since then, his research has focused on combining basic science, advanced cardiac imaging and artificial intelligence to improve understanding of heart and metabolic health. He has secured more than AUD $33 million in research funding and produced more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, along with chapters in cardiology books.

Material accompanying the award also highlighted his work in mentoring and team building. It said he has supervised more than 30 doctoral and postdoctoral researchers and leads multidisciplinary groups across cardiovascular research, artificial intelligence and digital health.

One of his newer projects is Orva, a health platform that uses generative artificial intelligence to turn complex medical information into plain language. The project reflects a broader push by healthcare researchers and technology developers to make medical data and advice easier for patients to understand.

Judges' view

The judging panel said the award reflected both commercial and ecosystem impact. It credited Dwivedi with helping connect researchers, clinicians, investors and industry around health technology ventures in Western Australia.

"Professor Dwivedi is an outstanding representative of Western Australia's entrepreneurial capability and a thoroughly deserving recipient of the 2026 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur Award. Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, he has successfully brought together researchers, clinicians, investors and industry to create ventures that are improving healthcare, advancing artificial intelligence and demonstrating that globally competitive innovation can originate in Western Australia. Beyond commercial success, he has strengthened our innovation ecosystem through leadership, mentorship and collaboration, creating a legacy that extends well beyond any individual company," said Celia Jordaan, Chief Judge, INCITE Awards.

The Pearcey Foundation was established to raise the profile of Australia's information and communications technology sector. Its state awards recognise individuals who have built technology businesses, contributed to industry development and helped shape local innovation networks.

In Dwivedi's case, the award places a cardiologist and academic researcher at the centre of a technology prize more often associated with software and digital ventures. It also underlines how medical imaging, artificial intelligence and clinical data analysis have become a larger part of Western Australia's broader technology economy.

His work has stood out because it spans laboratory research, patient care and company formation, rather than remaining within a single institution. That combination has made him one of the more visible figures linking universities, hospitals and start-ups in the state's health technology sector.