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Our Start-ups

The Innovation Office has incubated around 110 start-ups from various research fields such as life-sciences, finance, social, and technology. Explore our start-ups and contact us to know more about our incubation programs!

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Polypheny focusses on delivering innovative solutions for data management and analytics, with a focus on Data Science, Data Engineering, and IT Operations. The company’s main product is the Polypheny DBMS, which is a novel kind of database management system, and the first implementation of a true PolyDBMS.

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Mathematics, Informatics 

Year of foundation

2023

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Therayou develops the first physical and virtual blended mental health clinic in Switzerland and in the Metaverse to support people with mental health needs.

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Mental Health

Year of foundation

2023

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Povanhu aims to support the development and implementation of tourism experiences in Namibia and the wider Southern African region, with a special focus on history, cultural heritage and local community engagement, as well as the development and implementation of other offerings that promote engagement with Southern Africa.

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Social Sciences, Humanities

Year of foundation

2023

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Global Entrepreneurship Network Basel

Description

The association promotes and celebratea outstanding entrepreneurship in the Basel region and to creates public awareness of entrepreneurship as a career path and as a value for society.

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Social

Year of foundation

2023

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Symphera GmbH 

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Symphera develops advanced laparoscopic devices for a personalized, simplified surgical workflow.

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Medtech

Year of foundation

2023

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Inodexa specializes in innovative digital solutions to support medical professionals and practice owners.

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Digital Services 

Year of foundation

2023

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Basilea Media provides services in the field of digital marketing, web design and online advertising.

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Digital Services 

Year of foundation

2023

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Simpal Consulting GmbH

Description

Simpal provides consulting services in the field of sustainability and environmental impact assessment.

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Consulting, Sustainability 

Year of foundation

2023

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Poc App enables healthcare facilities to produce safe and effective medical devices for personalized treatment of their patients in the field of point-of-care 3d-printed implants.

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2023

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3D Imaging Software to diagnose peridontal disease more reliably and quicker. 

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MedTech, Digital Health

Year of foundation

2023

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pai research GmbH

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Pai research provides scientific analyses and data-driven consulting services in the field of finance and financial markets.

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Finances

Year of foundation

2023

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The mission of Moonlight AI is democratizing access to genomic insight at a fraction of thetime and cost by using computer vision to identify genomic aberrations directly from the blood or bone marrow smear the hematologist uses.

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MedTech, Digital Health

Year of foundation

2022

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80SBio

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80S Bio develops a point-of-care compatible HIV viral load testing kit and device with higher accuracy while at the same time minimizing sample management / preparation

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2022

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We are a Swiss startup, that develops solutions in the field of digitalization, networking and security - with a focus on pragmatism

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Software

Year of foundation

2022

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The cleantech start-up KUORI develops and sells circular, innovative materials that are produced with the help of food side streams such as banana peel or nut shells.

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CleanTech

Year of foundation

2022

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Gene therapy for opercoming the functional defects causing LAMA2 muscular dystrophy

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2022

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The company develops innovative, proprietary SW solutions and methods to significantly reduce computational time for different fields of application

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Software

Year of foundation

2022

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Zysthera provides access to bacterial therapeutics for bladder cancer, solving an access-to-medicine challenge for a large number of patients worldwide

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Immuno-oncology

Year of foundation

2022

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Singenavir

Description

Viruses which improve cancer immunotherapies by rendering cancer cells more vulnerable for destruction by the immune system.

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Healthcare, Oncology

Year of foundation

2022

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PAGE Therapeutics

Description

Page Therapeutics is a platform-based oncology drug development company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative compounds that prevent metastasis

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Life sciences, R&D, Oncology

Year of foundation

2022

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Specto Medical

Description

Specto/ Diffuse is focused on advanced visualisation of medical image datasets in 3D.

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Biomedical Engineering

Year of foundation

2022

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Customer-centric insurance using state-of-the-art technologies

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Insurances

Year of foundation

2021

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Diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers' disease using digital biomarkers, brain imaging and neuromodulation technologies

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Life sciences, Neurosciences

Year of foundation

2021

Description

Development, manufacturing, the production and the sale of medical devices and machines as well as their products and related services

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Medtech

Year of foundation

2021

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Aukera Therapeutics' discovery engine enables the development of new classes of pharmaceutical drugs to selectively target different branches of the mTOR pathway.

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Drug Discovery, Cancer

Year of foundation

2021

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Novel age-appropriate formulations that feature faster oral disintegration, better taste masking and higher drug loading

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Medtech

Year of foundation

2021

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NextImmune

Description

A novel class of immunosuppressive therapies for autoimmune inflammatory diseases and organ transplantation

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2021

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Premium provider for orofacial and myofunctional therapies.

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Biomedical engineering

Year of foundation

2021

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Selective solar modules for greenhouse agriculture, maximizing both plant yield and electric output

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Sustainability, Energy, Physics

Year of foundation

2021

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Colomba Link

Description

Interoperable data platforms to seamlessly merge across various data sources.

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software

Year of foundation

2021

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Democratizing sustainable finance through software as a service by monitoring, optimising and reporting sustainable investments

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Sustainable Finance

Year of foundation

2021

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Lab for the future and advisory focusing on societal, economic and cultural change

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Social

Year of foundation

2021

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Innovative method for artificial vascular grafts for coronary and peripheral bypasses, and haemodialysis shunt surgery

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2020

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Modular microfluidics for protein isolation, EM-grid preparation, and differential visual proteomics

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2020

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NeoPredix

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The breakthrough prediction tool of NeoPrediX will support decision makers in clinics to optimize care and facilitate therapeutic decisions for newborns

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Digital Health

Year of foundation

2020

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Transforming hematopoietic stem cell transplant and adoptive cell therapies

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2020

Description

Strategic and operative advisory for non-profit organizations

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Business Consulting, Strategy, NGOs

Year of foundation

2020

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A platform for digital health applications in neurology

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2020

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Hornet Therapeutics

Description

Developing novel Immuno-Therapeutics regulating metabolic state of T-cells to treat spectrum of immuno-inbalances from cancer to autoimmun diseases

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2020

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Mulier Health

Description

Smart technologies for personalized female health by monitoring blood-based parameters.

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2020

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Trans-cultural competence center enabling equal access to health care for discriminated members of society in Switzerland

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Social, Cultural

Year of foundation

2020

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Smart Urban Analytics - The company provides evidence-based information to understand people and places as needed.

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Social, Cultural, Data, Analytics

Year of foundation

2020

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Digital Health App centered around Personal Health Coaching

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Digital Health

Year of foundation

2019

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Matterhorn Biosciences

Description

Matterhorn is a biotechnology company focusing on the discovery of cellular therapies targeting the MR1 molecule

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Life Sciences

Year of foundation

2019

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Bioinitials

Description

BioInitials develops non-invasive medical devices to monitor the health-state of the oral cavity.

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MedTech, Oral Care

Year of foundation

2019

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Bottmedical has developped a portfolio of oral care products: an antibacterial retainer that improves oral hygiene, a dental liner to improve esthetics and a digital trainer for myofunctional therapy

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Oral care, dental liners

Year of foundation

2019

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Unique way to target and control delivery of drugs through proprietary lipids that can form Hard-Shelled Liposomes

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2019

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Advancience

Description

Next-generation psychological instruments and tools tracking mental wellbeing using computer games for diagnostics and research purposes

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Mental Health, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Diagnostics, Gamification

Year of foundation

2019

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Smart-Pick

Description

Smart sperm selection for treating male infertility challenges by combining Artificial Intelligence and Micro-Fluidics.

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2019

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Non-invasive Molecular Breath Analysis unveiling unprecedented insights into human metabolism

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MedTech, Digital Health

Year of foundation

2019

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Optimum sample preparation for cryo-electron microscopy

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2019

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Basel Precision Instruments

Description

Low-Noise Ultra-Stable Electronics for Cutting-Edge R&D

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Hardware, R&D

Year of foundation

2018

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Di Meliora

Description

Novel dental implant with a unique, seashell-inspired design, allowing for efficient and pragmatic treatment solutions. 

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MedTech, Oral Care

Year of foundation

2017

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Patient-specific implants developed at the point of care. 

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2017

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nutraceuticals (supplements) "brain fuels and and novel treatment for migraines (“MigraKet”)

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2017

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TruVis

Description

Innovative imaging and visualization solutions for surfaces inspired by photography

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Hardware, Imaging

Year of foundation

2017

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New control and measurement technology using quantum mechanics. 

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Physics

Year of foundation

2017

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Customized software developement for image and shape analysis

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Math & Informatics

Year of foundation

2016

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A plant breeding method, that accelerates natural adaptation processes in plants. 

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AgriTech

Year of foundation

2016

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Next generation bacterial cancer therapy

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2015

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Affordable access to environment & health monitoring data for rural areas useing capillary electrophoresis technology

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2015

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Nanomechanical biomarker to detect cancer and predict its aggressiveness

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2014

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Novel approach of antibody-mediated autoimmune diseases treatment

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2014

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Immunos Therapeutics

Description

New class of biologics for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease.

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Pharmaceuticals, Immunotherapy

Year of foundation

2014

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Strekin

Description

Discovery of new mechanisms of action for existing compounds, or new importance for an existing target in a different disease area

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2014

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Offering customized IT solutions to our B2B clients, ensuring reliable accessibility and dedicated points of contact. 

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Informatics

Year of foundation

2013

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A human genome-based approach to identify new drug targets for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders.

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Digital Health

Year of foundation

2013

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Software for preoperative planning as well as manufacturing of 3D models for individualized surgical treatment solutions

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2013

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Novel next generation antibodies for better cancer therapies, starting with colorectal cancer

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2012

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Molecular diagnostic tests for personalized medicine purposes, permitting more accurate diagnosis and a better choice of more effective therapies

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Digital Health

Year of foundation

2012

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Dynamically guided implant surgery in dentistry

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2012

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NovaCurie

Description

Therapeutic radionuclide for the treatment of glioblastoma

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2012

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Cellec Biotek

Description

Bioreactors for 3D cell culture and tissue generation. 

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2011

Description

World’s first certified surgical device that cuts bone with a laser.

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2010

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Vizago Research

Description

Model Technology to create a realistic 3D face from one single photo. It can be used for creating simulations in the metaverse

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Digital

Year of foundation

2010

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Highly scalable framework for solving signal/image processing challenges requiring high performance computing at multiple scales

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MedTech

Year of foundation

2010

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K2Prime

Description

 Prime e-assessment

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Year of foundation

2009

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LeucoGenics

Description

A novel class of immunosuppressive therapies for autoimmune inflammatory diseases and organ transplantation

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2009

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Marketing services - digital strategy, joint marketing & email marketing.

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Digital Marketing

Year of foundation

2009

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High-resolution scanning probe microscopes

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Physics

Year of foundation

2007

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Trigami

Description

Pioneering social media platform focusing on product reviews

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Digital Marketing

Year of foundation

2007

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Meteoblue

Description

Development of weather forecast models, consulting and services in meteorology. 

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Meteorology, Forecasting models

Year of foundation

2006

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Gatlik

Description

High-throughput screening (HTS) equipment, scientific solutions for chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

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Chemistry

Year of foundation

2005

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Innovative medicines for rare diseases

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Pharmaceuticals

Year of foundation

2004

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Nexatio

Description

Targeted cancer therapies for malignant glioma

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Pharmaceuticals, Oncology

Year of foundation

2004

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Pathexpress

Description

Pathology support services for scientific projects

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Life sciences, R&D

Year of foundation

2004

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Description

Development of potent vaccines based on repetitive antigen display technology using self-assembling protein nanoparticles (SAPNs)

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Vaccines

Year of foundation

2003

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Geoserve

Description

Service and consulting company for geoinformatics, environmental assessment and landscape ecology.

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Environment

Year of foundation

2003

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Immuno-oncology platform acquired by Agenus in 2014

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Immunology, Oncology

Year of foundation

2002

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Description

Development and production controllers for scanning probe microscopes. The company also offers services in the field of industrial automation and computer based measurements 

Field

Physics, Microscopy

Year of foundation

2002

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Aponetics

Description

Development of novel anti-cancer therapeutics that modulate apoptosis.

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Pharmaceuticals, Oncology

Year of foundation

2000

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Description

Software development and integration for morphological databases, online dictionaries and grammar pages

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Software, Language

Year of foundation

1999

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Description

Research in endocrinology, metabolism related to cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases, in particular diseases with a distinct genetic basis.

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Pharmaceuticals, Endocrinology, R&D

Year of foundation

1999

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Metinform 

Description

Design and processing of geo-information, especially in the fields of meteorology and climatology.

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Meteorology

Year of foundation

1998

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Description

Nano-microscopes for industrial and academic research

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Devices, R&D

Year of foundation

1997

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OncoScore

Description

Biomarkers for breast cancer.

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Diagnostics, Oncology

Year of foundation

1998

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Description

Development and production of plant raw material for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries. Acquired in 2008 by Max Zeller Söhne AG

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Agritech

Year of foundation

1996

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