Startup et innovations

Facing financial difficulties for several months, the French specialist in pharmaceutical active ingredients, EuroAPI, is counting on its new strategic plan, Focus-27, to turn things around. Unveiled on June 26, this plan outlines investments of up to 400 million euros in industrial capabilities, alongside the divestment of factories and a 15% reduction in workforce to …

Imagine being able to obtain a complete map of your gut microbiome by simply swallowing a pill. What once seemed like science fiction is now reality thanks to a groundbreaking innovation by researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering. This pill, the size of a vitamin, allows for an exhaustive …

What if the remedies of our ancestors still held hidden medicinal secrets? That’s the bold bet made by Enveda Biosciences, a biotech startup that recently raised $55 million to breathe new life into drug discovery using artificial intelligence (AI). Enveda’s unique approach blends age-old wisdom with cutting-edge technology, aiming to …

Imagine a simple lens replacing weeks of cumbersome eye drops or injections to treat eye diseases. This is the revolutionary innovation that French biotech Biophta is aiming to bring to life. After raising 6.5 million euros, Biophta is positioning itself as a leader in ophthalmology by developing a unique ocular …

As consumers increasingly seek sustainable and plant-based alternatives, the nutraceutical industry must innovate to meet this demand. In this context, Roquette, a leader in plant-based ingredients, introduced its latest breakthrough at Vitafoods Europe 2024 in Geneva: the LYCAGEL® Flex excipient. An Innovative Plant-Based Excipient from Pea Starch The LYCAGEL® Flex …

Have you ever imagined having an extra thumb to boost your manual abilities? What once seemed like a far-fetched idea is becoming a reality thanks to an innovation called the Third Thumb. Excitingly, a recent study suggests that mastering this robotic tool is remarkably easy. Designed in 2017 by designer …

Imagine having hearing protection so precisely tailored that it fits perfectly to the unique shape of your ear canal. This is exactly what COTRAL LAB, a pioneering company based in Normandy, offers. For over 15 years, this innovative SME has made 3D modeling the cornerstone of its expertise, designing custom-made …

Innovation in the health sector is thriving in Canada, but many startups face significant hurdles when it comes to commercializing their solutions. Fortunately for Alberta-based startups, a new program has been launched to help them connect with early adopters and investors. IDEATE: A Digital Platform Connecting Health Startups with Early …

Imagine a world where the surfaces in hospitals, restaurants, and public spaces instantly neutralize bacteria, even the most resistant strains. This dream is on the verge of becoming reality, thanks to groundbreaking research by a team of scientists at Georgia Tech. Led by PhD student Anjua Tripathi, the team has …

Imagine a world where caring for a vulnerable loved one is no longer an overwhelming daily challenge. Uber Health, the healthcare branch of the famous ride-hailing service, has introduced a new solution aimed at alleviating the burden on family caregivers. This groundbreaking initiative may well revolutionize the healthtech sector and …

Adlin Science is transforming life sciences research with the first digital environment for translational research. This innovative platform supports researchers in both public and private sectors, from project inception to final outcomes. Adlin Science provides a structured framework for protocol management, data organization, and seamless collaboration to advance biomedical research. …

Imagine a world where conversations in noisy environments become effortless, where technology seamlessly blends with design to deliver an unparalleled auditory experience. This is precisely what Pulse Audition offers with its innovative smart audio glasses, Pulse Frames, designed to redefine how we hear. Cutting-Edge Technology for Enhanced Hearing At the …

After being acquired by Nokia in 2016 and later reclaimed by its founder and CEO Eric Carreel in 2018, the French startup Withings faced some uncertainty about its future. However, five years later, the company continues to make strides with a series of innovative health-tech products. The latest of these …

Imagine being able to diagnose sleep apnea without waiting or using complex equipment—just with your smartphone. This is exactly what the French startup Apneal offers, leveraging AI to simplify the diagnosis of this often-overlooked condition, which affects over 900 million people globally. This innovation could reshape how we address this …

Imagine biting into a piece of chocolate that not only pleases your taste buds but is also better for your health and the planet. This is precisely what a team of scientists from ETH Zurich has accomplished by developing a groundbreaking chocolate recipe that uses more of the cocoa fruit, …