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5 life sciences projects from CHUV, EPFL and HEIG-VD awarded by FIT

FIT Fevrier

Five projects have received support from the Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT) in the form of Tech Grants: Bio-CapnoMAD from CHUV, Helix Robotics, MyJoint and Neurovia from EPFL, and Grenat from HEIG-VD will be able to continue developing their technologies with the backing of the Foundation.   Bio-CapnoMAD provides innovative solutions to fight sleep…

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ONWARD Medical Secures FDA Approval for First Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation System

ONWARD

ONWARD Medical has reached a significant milestone in spinal cord injury (SCI) treatment, receiving FDA de novo classification and U.S. market authorization for its ARC-EX System. This innovative device is the first non-invasive technology approved to improve hand strength and sensation in individuals with chronic SCI, offering hope to a community often told recovery is…

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bNovate Technologies unveils new BactoSense product portfolio for advanced water quality monitoring

Bnovate portfolio

bNovate Technologies SA announced the launch of its new BactoSense product portfolio, featuring three innovative models: BactoSense CORE, BactoSense SMART and BactoSense PURE, and the new Active Cells – UV cartridge.     The new versions of its automated analysers for online microbiological monitoring of water represent a significant advancement in water quality management, offering…

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Consulto secures CHF 400’000 Innosuisse Innovation Grant

Consulto

EPFL startup, Consulto, has been awarded a CHF 400’000 grant in collaboration with EPFL, CHUV, the University of Basel, and Groupe Mutuel to revolutionise patient care pathway design and implementation.     This new funding represents a significant milestone for the startup as it accelerates the development of ConsultoPATH. An AI pathway designer that helps…

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iOnctura announces €80 Million Series B

iOnctura

iOnctura, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company combating neglected and hard-to-treat cancers, announced that it has closed an €80 Million Series B financing. The funding round was led by new investor Syncona Limited with participation by the EIC Fund, the venture arm of the European Innovation Council (EIC), as well as existing investors M Ventures, Inkef Capital,…

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HekeTiss gets CHF 100’000 seed loan from FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF)

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The FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF) in Geneva has awarded new funding to three cutting-edge tech projects including HekeTiss.     UNIGE and HUG spinoff HekeTiss, an award-winning startup, has secured a Seed Loan of CHF 100’000, building on their previous FIF Grant of CHF 50,000 awarded in 2022. HekeTiss has developed trophiPatch, an innovative treatment…

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iOnctura partners with the Dutch Cancer Society

iOnctura announced that they have been awarded funding from the KWF Kankerbestrijding / Dutch Cancer Society to further the development of IOA-289 for fibrotic tumours.     This project focuses on a new drug for cancers with high levels of connective tissue formation, such as pancreatic cancer. The aim is to inhibit ‘bad’ connective tissue…

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MedFIT

MedFIT pitch session

BioFIT is the leading European partnering event for early-stage deals and investment rounds in the Life Sciences field.

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