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Join us as we present the Paris Saclay Cancer Cluster!
After taking a pause in August, Choose Paris Region returns to showcase the best of the Paris Region healthtech ecosystem!
To kick off this exciting time, we invite you to our webinar on October 12, where we will showcase the potential of the Paris Saclay Cancer Cluster.
The goal with this initiative is to position the Region at the cutting edge of the battle against cancer. We hope you'll join us online!
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News
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Gleamer raises €27m in series B funding round
Paris-headquartered Gleamer was founded in 2017 and specializes in AI-powered radiography diagnostics. With the funding, the company wants to expand its AI solutions portfolio and speed up international expansion particularly in Europe and in the United States. With a former Series A financing round of €7.5m in 2020 and a seed funding of €1.5m in 2018, the new investment sums up to €36m.
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Gensight Bio raises €10m
GenSight Biologics is a Paris-based company focused on creating gene therapies for diseases that affect the central nervous system and the retina. They have recently resumed trading after signing a €10 million financing agreement with Invus, Sofinnova Partners, and UPMC Enterprises. The company has already received €6 million from the first tranche of financing.
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Sensorion raises €37m
Sensorion announced a private placement financing of €35m ($38.37m) made by its existing shareholders Invus and Sonnova Partners, and Redmile Group on August 3. As part of the deal, the new investor, Redmile, will replace Bpifrance as a board member of Sensorion. The investment is expected to extend the company’s cash reserves till the end of September 2024.
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Operational Tips
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Innovative Housing Solutions in the Paris Region
The Paris Region is known for its innovation and adaptability, and this extends to its housing options. Finding a home in a new city or country can be challenging, particularly for international newcomers. If you’re planning to move here soon, various resources are available to assist you in your search.
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Business Opportunities
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Call for Projects
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i-Nov Innovation Competition by Bpifrance
The "i-Nov Innovation Competition" call for projects is a support scheme financed by the France 2030 plan, designed to select innovation projects with high potential for the French economy. The 12th wave of the Competition is open until September 27, 2023 at 12 noon (Paris time), subject to publication of the decree approving the specifications in the Journal Officiel de la République.
Deadline: September 27, 2023
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Discover PECAN
The PECAN program accelerates reimbursement of therapeutic digital medical devices (DMDs) or remote medical monitoring activities. Under the PECAN scheme, sufficiently mature solutions can be reimbursed by the French Assurance Maladie for one year. PECAN can be a helpful resource for startups looking to enter the French market. Submit your application to see if you qualify to be part of the standard reimbursment system.
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Pfizer Healthcare Hub
The Pfizer Healthcare Club launches the fourth edition of its support program dedicated to healthcare solutions, in partnership with French innovation accelerator WILCO. The 9-month acceleration program is targeting French startups aiming to improve patient care. Selected companies will benefit from exclusive support from Pfizer experts, a network of experienced entrepreneur mentors and startup managers.
Deadline: 5-29 September 2023
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A new wave for Data Challenges
This call for projects is a continuation of the Data Challenges of 2020 and 2021.These were data science competitions that aimed to answer specific medical problems related to personalized medicine, based on the analysis of data sets made available to all competitors and using artificial intelligence technologies.
Deadline: June 2025
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Calendar
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Brain Metastases Research and Emerging Therapy Conference
October 4-6, 2023 - Paris
This event aims to accelerate therapeutic discoveries and improve patient care for CNS metastatic malignancies. For this 11th edition, the key topics will include precision medicine challenges, liquid biopsies, and integrating new treatments within targeted therapies and immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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MedFit
October 10-11 2023 - Strasbourg
MedFit provides a rare chance to connect with global leaders in MedTech, diagnostics, and digital health. This European event fosters partnerships between public and private entities, encourages innovative R&D projects, speeds up collaborative efforts, enhances licensing prospects, secures funding, and eases market entry in France.
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Genopole Partnering Week
October 16-20, 2023
Explore groundbreaking innovations addressing critical national and global challenges in healthtech, bio-based solutions, foodtech, greentech, and artificial intelligence biotech. This event is a unique opportunity for corporate groups and biotech investors to forge collaborations in financing, proof of concept production, R&D partnerships, licensing, scale-up, and commercialization.
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HealthTech Innovation Days
October 24-25, 2023 - Paris | October 27, 2023 Online
The HealthTech Innovation Days (HTID) initiated by France Biotech provides a platform for European stakeholders to bring innovation faster to patients. The 5th edition is organized by HealthTech For Care, a non-profit organization. It will feature private meetings, networking, and expert-led discussions, connecting you with potential partners, investors, and healthcare innovators across Europe.
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Medicen Day
September 26, 2023 - Paris
The event includes enlightening plenary sessions featuring keynote speeches, expert round tables, and case study insights. Explore the "Forum" area with pre-arranged business meetings, advice workshops, innovation showcases, networking, and catering. Don't miss this opportunity to stay updated and connect with industry leaders.
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