Posts by Muana Minkoué
HealthCare Konnect and Lucida Medical announce strategic partnership for prostate cancer diagnosis
Healthcare Konnect (HCK) and Lucida Medical partner to extend the distribution of Innovative AI-driven technology, PiTM, for prostate cancer detection, in Switzerland and Morocco. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, and the number of new cases is expected to double between 2020 and 2040. Early and accurate detection…
Read MoreVaud Economic Affairs 2023 annual report
Performance and stability characterise the 2023 report published by the Office for Economic Affairs and Innovation (SPEI). Despite a complex geopolitical context, Vaud’s economic development agency successfully fulfilled its mission: 733 business projects received financial support in 2023, with an increase of almost 20% in aid for internationalisation. The number of foreign companies…
Read MoreExplore the Regional Innovation System of Western Switzerland (RIS-SO)
Find out how the Western Switzerland Regional Innovation System (RIS-SO) supports SMEs and start-ups in Western Switzerland. BioAlps Association is proud to be part of the Western Switzerland Regional Innovation System (RIS-SO) as its life sciences cluster. Run by the “Association Réseau Innovation Suisse Occidentale “, RIS-SO is an interactive network covering Western…
Read MoreA new anticoagulant with no risk of bleeding
A UNIGE team, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, has developed a new type of anticoagulant whose action can be rapidly stopped. Anticoagulant treatments are crucial for managing many conditions, such as heart disease, stroke and venous thrombosis. Current options, however, carry an inherent risk of serious bleeding due to trauma or…
Read MoreSpineart and SpinEM Robotics forge strategic partnership with €10 Million Investment
Spineart’s journey towards innovation and leadership in the field of spinal surgery continues. The Geneva-based company announced a strategic partnership with SpinEM Robotics SAS, a leading deep tech startup specialising in cutting-edge navigation solutions for robotic spinal surgery. This investment marks the beginning of an exciting development collaboration between SpinEM Robotics and Spineart.…
Read Morebiped.ai wins the Startup Champions Seed Night 2024
Life sciences shone during the 13th edition of the Startup Champions Seed Night gathering more than 500 people at the Forum Rolex and online! On 25 April 2024, 20 startups pitched their innovative plans to make an impact in the world of modern technology. Co-organised by EPFL (EPFL Alumni and Startup Launchpad) &…
Read MoreBioFIT
BioFIT is taking place on 2-3 December 2025 in Strasbourg, France. With the highest attending rate of TTOs, research institutes and academia together with big pharma, emerging and small biotech, diagnostic companies, pre-seed / seed / Series A investors, BioFIT is the leading partnering event in Europe for technology transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovation deals and pre-seed, seed and…
Read MoreAzur Cell Therapies and Antion Biosciences get funding from FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF)
The FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF) continues to bolster the growth of new technologies in Geneva, with its latest grants awarded to Azure Cell Therapies and Antion Biosciences for their innovative projects that are poised to impact not only Geneva’s economic growth but also global advancements. The FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF) fosters innovation and…
Read MoreRobert Mardini will be the new Director General of the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG)
The Geneva cantonal government has confirmed the appointment of Robert Mardini as Director General of the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) as of 21 September 2024. This confirmation follows his appointment by the HUG Board of directors on 25 March 2024. 24th April 2024, Geneva – “We are very pleased to welcome Robert…
Read MoreIsospec Analytics get support from FIT
IsoSpec Analytics, specialising in advanced biomolecular analysis, receives a Tech Seed loan of CHF 100’000 from the Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT). This EPFL spin-off develops disruptive analytical technologies to generate next-level molecular intelligence, accelerating the development of nutritional supplements, crop protection products and pharmaceuticals. This technology also enables biomarker discovery for early…
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