Innovation in the healthcare sector

The first Black Forest Hackathon met smartXhealth was a complete success. Within 48 hours, 15 teams developed innovative solutions for real applications in the healthcare sector.

FRMED supports medtech start-ups and laboratories with a specialised 3D printing service that covers the entire digital workflow from CAD testing to the finished, biocompatible component.

tala-med Cardio supports users on their way to a healthier lifestyle. The app motivates users with easy-to-understand, evidence-based information, practical tips and clear exercise videos.

In the form of a mini-symposium, representatives of a multidisciplinary audience of experts discussed the application of quantum technology in research, clinics and industry.

In an interactive, 1.5-day workshop format, the principles of design thinking were explained and effective methods for problem analysis, customer orientation and idea generation were taught.

CapCo Bio GmbH is a deep-tech spin-off of the University Medical Centre Freiburg (Extracellular Vesicles working group). The company develops innovative nanotechnological solutions to transport therapeutic nucleic acids into cells in a targeted, safe and efficient manner.

CorTec GmbH develops neural interfaces that connect electronic systems directly to the nervous system. These technologies allow neural signals to be measured precisely and stimulated in a targeted manner.

PICO BioScience GmbH is a Freiburg-based life science start-up that is setting new standards in protein analysis with its proprietary Protein Interaction Coupling (PICO) technology.

LABMaiTE uses artificial intelligence to analyse cell biological processes and supports research teams in evaluating complex experimental data more quickly and reproducibly.

Dermagnostix develops molecular diagnostic systems for dermatology that enable fast, objective and reproducible results. The platforms combine microfluidic technology with molecular analysis and complement conventional histological procedures.

BioCopy develops AI and automation-based platforms for accelerated drug development, particularly for biotherapeutics in oncology.

Averbis GmbH specialises in AI-supported analysis of unstructured health data. With the help of natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, clinical texts, findings and documentation are converted into structured, interoperable information.