Six startups enter the IMAGINE IF! Accelerator Switzerland

During the next 12 weeks, the IMAGINE IF! Lausanne cohort will benefit from 1-1 mentoring and participate in exclusive workshops and networking events to advance their solutions and secure a spot at the international level. At the closing of the program, selected startups will proceed to the global competitions from June to July, where they will attend an executive program that includes tailored support, introductions with potential clients, business angels, VCs, hospitals and other organizations, Executive coaching and the chance to pitch to a global audience during the Demo Day in October.

The following Life sciences, healthtech and cleantech startups are joining the Swiss chapter of IMAGINE IF!

Simulatory ­– wants to realize the world’s first virtual endoscopic spine surgery simulator to train surgeons in ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for spinal surgery.

Bearmind SA – ­ aims to analyze and reduce long-term brain damage related to head hits in contact sports such as Ice Hockey. To do so, they want to provide real-time concussion risk assessment with the help of sensors integrated into the player’s helmets and whose signals are then evaluated by advanced algorithms.

Autonomyo ­– is targeting improved rehabilitation of neurological patients with the help of an exoskeleton and a digital training app, allowing the patient to train autonomously.

NanoDecoder ­–  plans to utilize nanopore sensing as a data storage system by decoding digital information previously encoded in DNA or synthetic polymers. Additionally, in combination with machine learning, nanopore sensing could be applied to detect molecules from early-stage neurodegenerative diseases in human biological fluids.

aiEndoscopic ­– is using AI to train robotic endoscopes, such as those for tracheal intubation, to assist physicians during procedures. This could optimize such medical manoeuvres, making the outcome less dependent on the operator’s individual skills.

SeaStem ­– is a startup developing a solar seaweed dryer to meet the growing demands for seaweed with clean, bio-inspired technology.

(RAN)