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Three Geneva-based startups receive funding from the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF)
Three life sciences projects from Geneva have been awarded funding through the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF), underscoring the canton’s strong commitment to driving innovation and advancing sustainable solutions. CHF 100,000 FIF Seed Loan awarded to BrainScape Medical: Creating Solutions for Optimised Brain Health Management BrainScape Medical, a Geneva-based life sciences startup supported by…
Read MoreClee Medical receives CHF 150’000 from Venture Kick to develop a new era of highly targeted neurotherapies
Addressing the challenges of precision and efficiency in brain surgery, the Wyss Center Spin-Off Clee Medical is developing technology that enhances neurosurgical procedures through advanced imaging and AI-driven guidance. The startup was financed with CHF 150,000 by Venture Kick, winning the third stage of the program. Current neurosurgical procedures face significant hurdles due…
Read MoreTwo Geneva-based startups and projects get fundings by FONGIT
“Patient-specific post-operative orthoses for hallux valgus” project and Immitra Bio GmbH have been selected to receive funding through the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF), aimed at fostering innovation and advancing sustainable solutions in the Canton of Geneva. CHF 50,000 FIF Grant awarded to “Patient-specific post-operative orthoses for hallux valgus” project Led by engineer Alexandre…
Read MoreNeurosoft Bioelectronics sets record for most electrodes in a soft and stretchable brain interface tested in a human
Neurosoft Bioelectronics SA, a Swiss neurotechnology startup based at Campus Biotech in Geneva, has achieved a major milestone with the successful testing of its high channel count brain interface in the first two human patients. This milestone was reached in February 2025 at University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, where a team led by…
Read MoreBioAlps Industry Award Nomination 2025
Merci de bien vouloir remplir ce formulaire pour indiquer l’entreprise que vous souhaitez nommer pour le BioAlps Industry Award 2025 qui sera remis le 11 novembre 2025 au Théâtre du Crochetan à Monthey lors du BioAlps Networking Day. Les nominations seront évaluées selon les critères suivants : impact économique, intégration dans le réseau, investissement, nombre…
Read MoreMaster of Business Administration in Biotech Management
The MBA in Biotech Management program is built on strong partnerships with top Swiss biotech companies, giving students the chance to work on real projects and gain hands-on experience along with valuable industry connections. In this program, you’ll tackle the current business challenges of the biotech industry, empowering you to navigate the market,…
Read MoreActival receives CHF 150’000 from Venture Kick to launch innovative dental aligners
The CSEM spin-off is launching its advanced Active Aligners to provide a more effective and healthier approach to orthodontic care. The Medtech startup was financed with CHF 150,000 by Venture Kick, winning the third stage of the program. Traditional clear aligners have transformed orthodontics, offering a discreet alternative to braces in a rapidly…
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Read MoreThree life sciences projects win FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF) financing
Three innovative projects in the life sciences sectors took home funding from the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF) in Geneva: two CHF 100k seed loans for Adjust Medical SA, and Clee Medical; and one CHF 50k grant for Neurovia Bioelectronics. Seed Loan of CHF 100,000 awarded to Adjust Medical SA Primary mitral regurgitation (MR)…
Read MoredEEGtal receives CHF 10’000 from Venture Kick
dEEGtal, who is developing a software for epilepsy diagnosis, has received Venture Kick’s first financial and entrepreneurial support stage with CHF 10’000. The diagnosis of epilepsy is mostly based on visual interpretation of the electroencephalogram (EEG). This method inherently does not provide a diagnosis in 75-80% of the cases, making the diagnosis challenging,…
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