Future of Health Grant (FoHG) – Spring Batch
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Future of Health Grant (FoHG) selected six innovative startups for its spring batch.
Switzerland’s digital health transformation is gaining momentum, as seen in the record-breaking 243 applications received by the Future of Health Grant (FoHG) for its Spring Batch. This program, backed by CSS Insurance and the EPFL Innovation Park, supports startups in digital health. Six startups have now been selected for tailored support, and the program is also launching a “Pilot-Factory”, a groundbreaking initiative to test solutions in real-world conditions through multi-stakeholder collaborations.
Six Startups Selected to Drive Digital Health Innovation
FoHG provides strategic and practical support, including up to CHF 90,000 in non-dilutive funding, personalized coaching, and access to industry experts. Startups can enter the program at three maturity levels:
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Level 3 (Most Advanced):
- Neuria SA – A gamified therapeutic intervention aimed at recalibrating the brain’s reward system to reduce unhealthy cravings.
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Level 2 (Mid-Stage):
- Onescope – AI-powered “Pneumoscope,” a 3-in-1 MedTech device for diagnosing and monitoring lung health.
- Clee Medical – AI-enhanced neurosurgical imaging to improve intraoperative decision-making for safer procedures.
- DigeHealth – A continuous monitoring solution for intestinal diseases, focusing on post-operative recovery and prevention.
- OncoBoard – An AI-powered platform that organizes and ranks cancer data for personalized treatment plans.
- VAir – A non-invasive breath analysis platform capable of detecting multiple respiratory viruses in under 3 minutes.
Level 1 (Early-Stage):
Launch of the “Pilot-Factory”: A New Real-World Testing Hub
FoHG is taking innovation further with its “Pilot-Factory”, enabling selected startups to test their solutions in real-world conditions. This initiative fosters collaboration between healthcare providers, patient associations, pharmaceutical companies, insurers, and innovators, accelerating the validation and implementation of cutting-edge health solutions.
➡️ Source: EPFL & CSS