Posts by Sandra Ansanay-Alex
SantExpo
SantExpo, one of France’s largest gathering dedicated to healthcare, is taking place from 19 to 21 May in Paris. SantExpo is the premier event for healthcare decision-makers and professionals: in 2025, it brought together 35,150 attendees, 695 exhibitors, and 530 speakers to discuss the sector’s strategic challenges. The theme for 2026 is “excellence in health”.…
Read MoreCHUV Acquires a Single-Incision Surgical Robot
Up to 400 patients per year could benefit from the “Da Vinci Single Port” system, developed by Intuitive Surgical, which is designed to minimize tissue damage—and thus speed up recovery time. The University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV) announces the launch of a single-port surgical robot—a first in French-speaking Switzerland, according to the institution. The “Da…
Read MoreTwo Research Teams from HUG and UNIGE Awarded the 2026 Leenaards Scientific Prize
Two research groups from Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG) and Université de Genève (UNIGE) have been awarded the 2026 Leenaards Foundation Scientific Prize, with total funding of nearly CHF 1.4 million. The award supports two biomedical research projects conducted in the Lake Geneva region, focusing respectively on hepatitis E and an innovative, non-invasive approach to…
Read MoreMedtronic Reaches 10 Million Implantable Devices Produced in Switzerland
In Switzerland, precision and innovation are more than values—they are an industrial signature. Few companies embody that better than Medtronic, which is celebrating a dual milestone: 50 years of presence in the country and the production of its 10 millionth implantable device at its Tolochenaz (Canton of Vaud) site. A Swiss industrial success story Medtronics…
Read MoreMindMaze Therapeutics Narrows Losses and Prepares for Commercial Takeoff in 2026
MindMaze Therapeutics’ 2025 Annual Report tells a story of transition—one where financial discipline begins to align with long-term commercial ambition. The Swiss-based neurotechnology company gears up for a broader market launch in 2026. Mindmaze reported CHF 0.6 million in revenue for 2025, alongside operating expenses of CHF 11.2 million and a net loss of CHF…
Read MoreSCR’26
The Swiss Meeting for Medical Imaging Specialist is taking place from 28 to 30 May 2026 in Lausanne. This three-day event brings together leading experts for a comprehensive programme covering the full spectrum of diagnostic and interventional radiology. Through a mix of educational sessions, scientific presentations, and expert lectures, participants will gain insights into the…
Read MoreUNBOOUND Medical Technology SA Awarded CHF 100,000 by FONGIT
UNBOOUND Medical Technology SA has been awarded CHF 100,000 in FIF Seed Tech funding for its standardised olfactory assessment platform. UNBOOUND Medical Technologies SA is a medtech startup and spin-off from The Rockefeller University (New York), developed in close collaboration with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva. The company addresses a…
Read MoreCosaic Secures $6 Million Seed Extension
The University of Fribourg (UNIFR) spinoff announced a $6 million round, that includes participation from dsm-firmenich Ventures, the venture arm of dsm-firmenich, a global leader in Health, Nutrition and Beauty. Also joining the round are a large Swiss family office and Kickfund, a Swiss deeptech investor, as well as existing investors such as Navus Ventures…
Read MoreHealthtech Investor Summit
Apply before 15 June 2026 to pitch at Health Investor Summit (HIS) and show your innovation to +100 life sciences investors The Healthcare Investors Summit is a unique event bringing together innovative companies and investors across the full spectrum of health technologies. Rather than focusing on a specific segment, the Summit is driven by a…
Read MoreHealthtech Investor Summit
The Healthtech Investor Summit is taking place from 30 November to 2 December 2026 in Bruges (Belgium) The Healthcare Investors Summit is a unique event bringing together innovative companies and investors across the full spectrum of health technologies. Rather than focusing on a specific segment, the Summit is driven by a common goal: advancing solutions…
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