Tag Archives: Healthcare Innovation

European Investment Bank Provides €100 Million Financing to Orion Pharma to Advance Oncology and Pain Treatments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided €100 million in financing to Orion Pharma to support the development of new treatments for cancer, pain, and other conditions with limited therapeutic options. The funding will be used for research and … Read the full press release

British Heart Foundation Invests £7.1 Million in National PhD Programme Linking Cardiovascular and Neurological Research

(IN BRIEF) The British Heart Foundation has awarded £7.1 million to fund the CHAIN consortium, a national PhD training programme focused on understanding the critical link between heart and brain diseases. Delivered collaboratively by the University of Manchester, University of … Read the full press release

Roche Introduces Minimally Invasive Blood Test to Detect Neuroinflammation in Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

(IN BRIEF) Roche has obtained CE mark approval for its Elecsys Neurofilament Light Chain blood test, which detects neuroinflammation in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. The minimally invasive test measures biomarkers of nerve damage, offering an alternative to traditional monitoring … Read the full press release

University of Twente and Regional Hospitals Advance Predictive 3D Foot Model to Improve Surgical Outcomes for Diabetic Patients

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Twente, ZGT, and MST are developing the Twente foot model, a predictive 3D tool designed to improve surgical outcomes for patients with severe diabetic foot deformities. By combining imaging data and pressure measurements, … Read the full press release

Kohnan Hospital becomes Japan’s first ZEISS Reference Center to advance neurosurgical training and innovation

(IN BRIEF) Carl Zeiss Meditec has named Kohnan Hospital as Japan’s first ZEISS Reference Center, creating a new hub for neurosurgical training and education. The centre will provide hands-on learning opportunities using advanced surgical microscope technology, addressing the growing need … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Highlights Digital Health Solutions and AI Applications for Modern Healthcare Systems at DMEA 2026

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will showcase a range of digital health innovations at DMEA 2026 in Berlin, focusing on improving medical data analysis, clinical decision-making, and administrative efficiency. Five institutes will present technologies including AI-driven symptom tracking, visual analytics for nephrology, … Read the full press release

University of Southampton and Partners Develop Rapid UTI Test Enabling Same Day Antibiotic Treatment Decisions

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Southampton, University of Reading, and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have developed a rapid test that can identify the most effective antibiotic for urinary tract infections within hours rather than days. By testing … Read the full press release

Roche Advances Molecular Diagnostics Portfolio with Integrated cobas MPX-E Solution for Modern Blood Screening

(IN BRIEF) Roche has launched the cobas MPX-E assay, a multiplex molecular diagnostic test capable of detecting HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis E simultaneously in a single workflow. Available in CE mark–accepting markets, the assay is designed to … Read the full press release

Prosus and Accel Expand Early-Stage Innovation Ecosystem with New Atoms X Programme Supporting Frontier Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and Accel have announced the first cohort of startups selected for the Atoms X LeapTech programme, an initiative aimed at supporting early-stage companies developing breakthrough technologies across sectors such as climate infrastructure, space, aerospace and healthcare. Selected … Read the full press release

Gerresheimer Expands Digital Healthcare Portfolio with Integrated Smart Injection Monitoring and Patient Engagement Platform

(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer has launched Gx InMonit, a smart add-on device for autoinjectors, along with Gx AdheraLink, an AI-driven messaging solution, to improve patient adherence to home-based injection therapies. The system guides patients through the injection process, captures real-time data, … Read the full press release

Denmark Invests in ODAQS Initiative to Simplify Quantum Programming and Bring Technology Closer to Healthcare Applications

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University has joined forces with Aarhus University and quantum technology company Kvantify in the ODAQS project, a DKK 17.4 million initiative funded by Innovation Fund Denmark to make quantum computing more practical for pharmaceutical research. The project … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and Ho Chi Minh City Medical University Launch Long-Term Partnership in AI and Data Science for Healthcare Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a long-term partnership focused on data science and artificial intelligence innovation for healthcare. Signed during … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Establishes Dedicated Healthcare Investment Platform to Accelerate Technology-Driven Growth

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann Investments has launched Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments (BHI), a new independent, transatlantic healthcare-focused investment fund with operations in Europe and the United States. Building on years of successful healthcare investments and a first major exit with AI company … Read the full press release

GSK Strengthens Immunology Pipeline with $2.2 Billion RAPT Therapeutics Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) GSK has agreed to acquire RAPT Therapeutics in a transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion, adding ozureprubart, a phase IIb long-acting anti-IgE antibody for food allergy prevention, to its Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation pipeline. Designed to offer sustained … Read the full press release

Alta Semper Fund II Secures EIB Investment to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare in Africa

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, via EIB Global, has invested $37.5 million in Alta Semper Fund II to support pharmaceutical, life sciences and MedTech companies across Africa, with a primary focus on North Africa. The fund is expected to … Read the full press release

DNV Selected to Certify Noul’s Malaria Blood and Cancer Testing Solutions for EU Market

(IN BRIEF) DNV has partnered with Korean diagnostics company Noul to certify its AI-powered malaria, blood cell and cervical cancer testing solutions under the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation. Acting as an IVDR Notified Body, DNV will assess … Read the full press release

Warwick Medical School Launches Community First Responder Scheme to Support Emergency Care Across Coventry and Warwickshire

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Medical School has launched its Community First Responder scheme, enabling trained medical student volunteers to respond to 999 emergencies across Coventry and Warwickshire under the supervision of West Midlands Ambulance Service. Students operate a purpose-equipped CFR van … Read the full press release

WACKER Unveils Next-Generation Medical Silicones for Adhesive and Tubing Applications at COMPAMED

(IN BRIEF) At COMPAMED 2025, WACKER introduces several groundbreaking silicone solutions aimed at redefining medical adhesive and tubing performance while advancing environmental goals. The main attraction is SILPURAN® eco 2114, a biomethanol-based silicone gel adhesive produced under mass balance certification … Read the full press release

GSK Acquires Global License for Empirico’s Phase I siRNA Candidate EMP-012 Targeting Novel Inflammatory Pathway in COPD

(IN BRIEF) GSK has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with Empirico Inc. for EMP-012, a first-in-class siRNA candidate currently in Phase I trials for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). EMP-012 targets a distinct inflammatory pathway, offering potential therapeutic benefit … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Approve €9.2 Billion Package to Drive Housing Innovation, Healthcare, and Global Development

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and EIF have approved €9.2 billion in financing to boost Europe’s innovation and sustainability agenda, including a landmark €400 million HousingTech initiative to revolutionise the construction industry and enhance affordable housing. The EIF also invested in … Read the full press release