Healthtech startups in the global spotlight
Momm Diagnostics, which is developing a rapid Preeclampsia test, been accepted into global accelerators through which they will get access to mentors, industry players and investors. Meanwhile, the first edition of Future of Health Lausanne has revealed the winners – five startups scored the first position. They will present their solutions to the audience during the conference on 30 September.
Eight companies have been selected to participate in the American Heart Association Heart and Brain Health Accelerator, the program dedicated to driving innovations that have the potential to enhance patient outcomes, lower costs and reduce barriers to care. The program connects companies to mentorship, funding and its network of experts, helping them accelerate their path from concept to lifesaving impact. As of this year, selected startups become official members of the Medtech Innovator program, which includes access to networking opportunities, funding and increased visibility within the medical technology industry. Among the newly selected companies is Swiss startup MOMM Diagnostics, a health-tech startup developing a rapid, highly sensitive blood test designed to detect preeclampsia early in pregnancy using a simple fingerstick sample and a compact reader, enabling faster, more accurate diagnoses during routine checkups.
FutureHealth Lausanne Innovation Challenge reveals the winners
For the first time, FutureHealth Lausanne carried out an Innovation Challenge, powered by Etat de Vaud (SPEI), Biopôle Lausanne, BioAlps, Life Sciences Cluster and Ville de Lausanne. The program provided health innovators had the opportunity to showcase their solutions to high-level decision-makers and key opinion leaders. Fifteen most outstanding companies secured a spot; five startups won the first place; two startups scored second place and eight won the third position. On 30 September at the Swisstech Convention Center Lausanne, the top 5 winners will pitch their solutions live on stage, showcasing ideas set to transform healthcare.
The first-place winners are: Artiria Medical developed a real-time deflectable guidewire for minimally invasive surgical interventions. Gossik developed an app that provides a better understanding of ADHD and approaches to managing daily life challenges such as self-organization, motivation, and emotional management. Lagosta cultivates European spiny lobsters in a fully controlled indoor environment. It does not use chemicals, antibiotics, or hormones. Saipient developed “Isaac” an AI digital assistant designed to relieve medical professionals from administrative tasks. Virtuosis integrates AI-based vocal biomarkers to detect over 25 mental, cognitive, respiratory, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders from a single 30-second audio recording.
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