Mingling with international players

Hi-D Imaging, a Winterthur-based medtech startup, has won a membership in the NVIDIA Inception Program, a renowned program empowering startups with the resources needed to drive innovation and growth. As a member, Hi-D Imaging will gain access to NVIDIA's latest developer resources and specialized training. Moreover, this partnership will lead to valuable exposure within the NVIDIA community, amplifying the startup’s potential to scale its solutions globally. The ETH Spinoff startup aims to revolutionize the medical imaging sector by reducing pre-operational/surgical planning complexity and times, overcoming limitations of medical scans for patients with cardiovascular diseases and reducing unnecessary medical imaging examinations.

Magnes wins two prizes
Medtech startup Magnes took home two prizes at the ZHAW Digital Health Lab Day 2024 – the startup impressed the audience with its product, winning the jury and audience awards. Magnes develops and commercializes NUSHU, smart shoes that measure gait parameters and provide vibrotactile feedback. Using smart sensors embedded in sneaker-type shoes, NUSHU collects data while the patient is walking or doing daily activities. AI-powered algorithms process the data to generate automatic reports.

Tasteomics selected for - Mondelez CoLab Tech accelerator
Mondelēz International has announced 10 companies selected for its second CoLab Tech program, an accelerator led by the global snack company’s research and development team. CoLab Tech was created to help Mondelēz advance its “Vision 2030” growth agenda by identifying emerging technologies with new capabilities and helping accelerate and scale those technologies for possible future use by the company in its mission to lead the future of snacking. Tasteomics from Switzerland is one of the participants. Founded by scientists of the University of Bern, Tasteomics developed “Peakaroma” – a plant-based product with no inherent off-flavors that takes the Kokumi flavor and sensory experience to new, novel levels. Kokumi enhances the intensity and mouthfeel of basic tastes – and Peakaroma can take that beyond the current levels with the added potential of reducing MSG, fat and calories. The cohort will participate in an 8-week curriculum that includes hands-on experiences, virtual sessions, 1:1 mentorship and access to Mondelēz International’s global network of partners and experts.

Legal-i award wins Germany’s Claims Rockstar Award
Leading German insurance companies and the Versicherungsforen Leipzig GmbH have awarded legal-i with the Claims Rockstar Award 2024, recognizing it as the most promising startup in claims management across the DACH region. The startup developed a platform for bodily injury claims, helping claims specialists in areas like accident, liability, workers comp and life insurance to assess cases up to 84% faster and with four times greater accuracy. This breakthrough significantly enhances operational efficiency and addresses the skilled labor shortage in the insurance industry.

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