First implantation of Kalios, the adjustable mitral ring invented at the Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CHUV) by Prof. Tozzi’s team
Kephalios, the French medtech company, has announced the first human implantation of Kalios, its new device developed to improve outcomes in surgical mitral valve repair. The adjustable mitral ring was initially designed and developed at theCHUV, with pre-clinical studies conducted by Professor Tozzi’s team, and its development was subsequently continued in France with the support […]
Applications for two venture leaders programs are open
Venture leaders Life Science 2018 in Boston The program is an intense one-week roadshow to meet US experts and investors with a team of great Swiss based entrepreneurs, from May 27th to June 3rd, 2018. Register online until March 5th, 2018. For more information please click here and to apply here. Venture leaders China 2018 (Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong […]
SWISS COMPANY MAKER’s workshop
The SwissCompanyMaker consortium’s next workshop will be held on April 17, 18 and 25, 2018 in Bern. This workshop invites aspiring entrepreneurs with very early to early high-technology entrepreneurial ideas in science and technology and prepares them for the entry into the existing Swiss start-up promotion ecosystem. More info: www.swisscompanymaker.ch Deadline for application: February 11, […]
Second call for proposals for the funding scheme BRIDGE Discovery
Apply for the second call for proposals for the funding scheme BRIDGE Discovery launched by the Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI) and the SNSF. For more information, please click here.
New InnoTREK grant awarded to Daniel Blessing
In response to the 2017 autumn call InnoTREK Mr. Daniel Blessing (right) submitted an innovative project on the development of cardiac-specific vectors. Hosted in the experimental cardiology department at the University Hospital of Lausanne of Professor Thierry Pedrazzini (left), the financial support of the InnoTREK grant allows the laureate to mature this technology towards a […]
PACTT congratulates CHUV MassChallenge laureates HaYa and Lymphatica
We are proud to announce that HaYa and Lymphatica, two start-up projects from the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), are amongst the gold winners of the MassChallenge Switzerland. HaYa Therapeutics is developing a first-in-class biopharmaceutical therapy to treat heart failure. The project is the result of a strong and dynamic collaboration between Thierry Pedrazzini (right), […]
A first patient with primary liver cancer has been treated with a technology invented at the CHUV and licensed to Biocompatibles by the PACTT
In August 2015, PACTT was pleased to announce the signature of a license agreement and a development collaboration between CHUV and Biocompatibles International plc, part of the specialist healthcare company BTG plc, for a technology developed by Professor Alban Denys at the Radiodiagnostic and Interventional Radiology Unit at the CHUV. The technology enables the treatment […]
“Meet the FIT” au Biopôle à Epalinges, mercredi 15 novembre 2017 à 17h
La FIT, Fondation pour l’innovation technologique, peut vous aider à financer votre start-up. Venez suivre la conférence « Meet the FIT » au Biopôle à Epalinges le mercredi 15 novembre 2017 à 17h. Au programme, présentation du Biopôle, d’Innovaud et de la FIT. Quelques liens utiles : Meet the FIT Inscriptions FIT Biopôle Innovaud
Business Ideas – In the shoes of an entrepreneur
Come and meet leading figures from the world of entrepreneurship and be inspired by their success stories. The event will take place on Thursday 9 November from 12 noon to 2 pm at theUNIL in Amphimax 410. For further information and to register, please click here .
FIT (Foundation for Technological Innovation) can help you secure funding for your start-up.
Come along to the ‘Meet the FIT’ conference at the Biopôle in Epalinges on Wednesday 15 November 2017 at 5.00 pm. The programme includes presentations on the Biopôle, Innovaud and the FIT. Some useful links : Meet the FIT Registration FIT Biopôle Innovaud