Posts by Sandra Ansanay-Alex
“Towards Shared Health”: A New Initiative to Transform the Swiss Healthcare System
The Leenaards Foundation has launched its new initiative, “Vers une santé partagée” (Towards Shared Health), a five-year program (2026–2030) designed to support the transformation of Switzerland’s healthcare system. With an annual budget of up to CHF 1.75 million, the initiative aims to encourage innovative approaches that promote a more accessible, sustainable, and equitable health system.…
Read MoreSymposium: AI for Clinical and Translational Medicine
The Symposium: AI for Clinical and Translational Medicine is taking place on 6 May 2026 at CHUV The CHUV Centre for Biomedical Data Science is delighted to invite you to the second edition of its symposium dedicated to recent advances and applications of artificial intelligence in the field of healthcare. Building on the success of…
Read MoreInnoJura Accelerator
Apply before 31 march 2026 for the InnoJura Accelerator, formerly known as i4Challenge and DayOne Tech A programme designed for start-ups operating in manufacturing, manufacturing support and industry-intensive sectors, such as medtech, to help them prepare for partnerships with SMEs and expand into the market through coaching, group sessions and bootcamps. ⏰ Application Deadline: 31…
Read MoreSwiss HLG Start-Up Initiative
If you are an early-stage biotech entrepreneurs, apply before 5 April 2026 for the Swiss HLG Start-Up initiative in partnership. Swiss HLG, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson & BaseLaunch, is launching the 4th Annual Swiss HLG Startup Initiative—an educational and mentoring programme designed specifically for early‑stage healthcare and biotech entrepreneurs. What you’ll gain Participation: Free of charge (travel costs covered…
Read MoreAgora Care Secures CHF 2.2 Million in New Funding
Geneva-based startup Agora Care is the first company to develop a patient-centred platform for storage and communication of medical images. The funding, coming from key shareholders, will support the launch of new features on the platform. This new investment will support the launch and promotion of powerful new features on our platform—marking a significant leap forward…
Read MoreSwitzerland – Australia Call For Proposals
Apply before 17 June 2026, the SNSF and the Australia National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are launching a call for proposals in the field of AI-supported healthcare. This call for joint research projects (JRPs) allows researchers in Switzerland to collaborate with academic partners in Australia. The theme of this collaboration is: artificial intelligence…
Read MoreSwitzerland-South Korea Call For Projects
Swiss and South Korean participants are invited to submit proposals, before 30 June 2026, for joint projects in the research and development of innovative applications and products with strong commercial potential in Switzerland and South Korea. This call for projects is open to Swiss and South Korean partners. It aims to encourage innovation, in the…
Read MoreCAS Personalized Molecular Oncology
Registration is open for the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Personalized Molecular Oncology (PMO) — 2026–2027 session! Are you a biologist, bioinformatician, pathologist, or clinician working in oncology or precision medicine?Want to better understand how patients’ molecular profiles are generated and interpreted using cutting-edge technologies such as next-generation sequencing and targeted therapies? This programme…
Read MoreBiotools Community: A New Milestone for the Swiss Health Valley
Western Switzerland is taking a decisive step forward in strengthening its innovation ecosystem with the launch of the Biotools Community, a joint initiative by Innovaud, BioAlps and Biopôle Lausanne. This new platform aims to structure and accelerate a rapidly emerging segment of the life sciences industry, positioning the region as a European hub for biotools…
Read MoreBiotech Mission to The Netherlands
Join the Biotech Mission to the Netherlands organised by Swiss Global Enterprise from 20 to 22 April 2026. The Swiss Embassy in the Netherlands, Switzerland Global Enterprise, Health~Holland, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Novartis and Roche invite you to join an exclusive, high-level Biotech Mission tailored for Swiss biotech companies, investors, and research leaders. This three-day mission…
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