News & Events

smartXhealth DeepDive: Digital Translation – 30 October 2026
Following the valuable discussions at our UKF get-together in July, we’re taking things a step further at the next smartXhealth DeepDive: how can research and health data be translated into real-world practice? Using practical projects from the UKF as examples, we’ll be focusing on the use of health data and data-driven solutions.

Clinical Innovation Meeting (CIM²) – 13 October 2026
The CIM² comprises a curated process for clinically validated innovations.
Participation is targeted and by invitation only: the focus is on start-ups and scale-ups that can already demonstrate genuine clinical relevance. This creates an environment where discussions lead to concrete action.
We bring together start-ups and scale-ups with strong clinical potential with decision-makers from hospitals, innovation leads and implementation partners to facilitate genuine dialogue and concrete next steps.

Trinational HealthTech Days – 3 & 5 November 2026
For the seventh time, the Trinational HealthTech Days are bringing together the innovative strength of the tri-national health and life sciences ecosystem. Organised by Quest for Health, BadenCampus, the Life Science Accelerator Baden-Württemberg and the Innovation Office of the University of Basel, this year’s event is taking place in Strasbourg.
Start-ups, investors, companies and other key players from France, Germany and Switzerland are coming together to network, initiate collaborations and drive innovation forward. This year, guests from Belgium and Canada will also be welcomed.

HEALTH INNOVATION NEXUS – 6 November 2026
For the first time, the HEALTH INNOVATION NEXUS will take place in Strasbourg as a follow-up to the established Trinational HealthTech Days. Here, you can explore the healthcare innovation value chain, discover forward-looking topics and experience the unique strengths of the healthcare and life sciences hubs in France, Germany and Switzerland.

smartXhealth Summit - 24.11.2026
The smartXhealth Summit is a B2B conference and exhibition that will take place for the first time in Freiburg in 2026 as one of the leading innovation locations in the healthcare sector. The summit promotes interdisciplinary exchange between medical technology, biotechnology, research, healthcare, industry, start-ups and public institutions.

MedTech Pitch Day 2026 - Review
Ten international start-ups presented pioneering solutions to leading investors and corporate decision-makers at MedTech Pitch Day 2026.

BioCampus Investor Day - Review
Over 200 participants gathered in Basel to celebrate a pivotal moment for our region: the very first BioCampus Upper Rhine Investor Day.