A joint program between EPFL Innovation Park and Groupe Mutuel
Call for Application 2022 Opening soon!
Next Roadshow November 17th
Program Duration 9 months

Start-ups - Alumni 2024

Luna by Ablatus

Luna by Ablatus

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Medical Device, treatment
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Ablatus is the creator of Luna, a minimally invasive, uterus-preserving, and inclusive treatment for fibroids. These tumours, which grows in the womb affect up to 80% of women by the age of 50 - with up to half of them affected with debilitating symptoms like period for up to 21 days, impacting quality of life, fertility, and productivity.

Luna is powered by our patented enhanced ablation platform that can be used to destroy cancerous and non-cancerous soft tissues.

Treatment is delivered via a steerable probe through the cervix to tackle hard-to-reach fibroids for up to 80% of women currently not eligible for state-of-the-art technologies without removing the uterus but wishing to avoid invasive surgery.

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Babyndex

Babyndex

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Application Software
DESCRIPTION

Babyndex, created by a gynecologist and his economist son, features an FDA-approved microscope paired with a mobile app to analyze saliva crystals for fertility tracking. The app identifies the most fertile days, helping women to effectively track their fertility. Available for iOS and Android, Babyndex is proven to aid users trying to conceive, offering a user-friendly design and reliable results.

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Calico Biosystems

Calico Biosystems

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Drug testing platform
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Calico Biosystems is addressing the critical unmet need of the poor efficacy of cancer therapeutics for female patients with cancers. Cancer is a leading cause of death which kills one in six women. A main cause is the artificial models currently used for testing anti-cancer drug efficacy; they fail to recapitulate patient tumor complexity. Consequently, most anti-cancer drugs fail to reach approval due to a lack of efficacy and are extremely costly to develop. Further, approved anti-cancer drugs benefit only 10% of cancer patients. Calico Biosystems is the first platform testing drugs directly on female patient tumors thus predicting reliably at the pre-clinical stage the efficacy of drugs in patients.

Calico Biosystems drug testing platform is a game changer in precision oncology with aims at delivering female cancer patients with more potent and affordable drugs.

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Being part of Tech4Eva brought us 2 main opportunities: 1) Gain visibility by participating in showcases, congresses, and competitions and 2) Leverage a network of experts to develop our business optimally: the best way to solve issues is by asking our peers and mentors, and Tech4Eva can provide both!
Marie-Agnès Doucey
DEO & Co-Founder
CareNX

CareNX

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Diagnostics
DESCRIPTION

CareNX is an Indian healthtech start-up which develops & commercializes AI based technologies for women and child health. CareNX's product suit is being used by 1000+ hospitals, 3000+ doctors, 4+ state governments and 6 other countries in SE Asia and Africa and has collectively screened more than 500,000 pregnancies. The impactful work of CareNX has been felicitated by Hon’ble PM Shri. Modi, HM The Queen of England, PM of Great Britain, Commonwealth Secretariat, WHO Director and many more.

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Tech4Eva has been instrumental in CareNX’s journey by providing global visibility, investor connections, mentorship support, and a robust partner network. Being part of the 2024 Tech4Eva cohort has been a source of immense pride for us, helping us establish early traction in the market.
Aditya Kulkarni
Founder
CC Diagnostics

CC Diagnostics

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Diagnostics
DESCRIPTION

CC Diagnostics is an in vitro diagnostic device manufacturer, developing a novel qPCR test for cervical cancer screening. Our Methica test evaluates the levels of methylation of a panel of proprietary tumor-suppressor genes. With this test we can detect up to 97% of all cervical cancer cases, saving thousands of lives and healthcare cost. Our test is compatible with self-collected samples, enabling full cervical screening from home. The assay is best positioned for automation and high-throughput laboratory settings.

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Securing seed funding, analytical validation of the diagnostic product, completion of the 1st clinical trial, successful stability study, implementation of a QMS system per ISO13485 as well as winning competitions and grants.

Sound boarding with peers and sharing experiences from industry leaders across various backgrounds—marketing, sales, investment, and M&A — forces you to critically assess your organization. This helps you grow and improve in meaningful ways.
Nutte van Belzen
Founder
Cosm Medical

Cosm Medical

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Therapeutic wearable device
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Cosm Medical is personalizing gynecological devices for precision care. By leveraging AI, Digital Gynecology software, and 3D printing, Coms has developed Gynethotics™ Pessaries tailored for individual needs. With positive clinical study outcomes and clearance from FDA and Health Canada, these devices address the quality of life and access issues associated with pelvic floor disorders which affect millions of women. Beyond pessaries, Cosm is pioneering a new product category in gynecology to improve the continuum of pelvic care from obstetrics to elderly care ushering in an age of Digital Gynecology.

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The Tech4Eva program is a great help for our company, opening doors to the European market, facilitating invaluable external feedback, and fostering essential connections. We are excited about the opportunities ahead!
Derek Sham
Founder
DeepLook Medical

DeepLook Medical

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Application Software
DESCRIPTION

DeepLook Medical is enhancing Medical Imaging with revolutionary technology. We are creating a future where data-driven imaging enables accurate, efficient, and personalized care across the entire treatment pathway. Flagship product, FDA-cleared DL Precise™ is utilized by Radiologists to automate lesion segmentation, measurement, and visualization with unprecedented precision - all with a single click, especially in dense tissue.

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EndoCure

EndoCure

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Medical Device
DESCRIPTION

EndoCure provides robotic AI-powered high-resolution ultrasound imaging for superior endometriosis diagnosis and management. Endometriosis, an ailment associated with chronic debilitating pain and infertility impacting 10% of reproductive-age women (equivalent to 200 million globally), poses a significant challenge due to the lack of precise diagnostic tools, resulting in an up to 11-year diagnosis delay. Our solution represents a transformative leap forward not only in the initial diagnosis but also in routine follow-up and surgical planning. It stands alone as the premiere solution offering a comprehensive lesion map to facilitate personalized treatment.

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Endocure was awarded a $1million grant from Israel Innovation Authority in 2024.

The Tech4Eva program is specific to Femtech, and therefore my mentor’s guidance is exactly to the point.
Hadas Ziso
Founder & CEO
Galena Innovations

Galena Innovations

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Therapeutic wearable device
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Galena Innovations is developing the Hannah Cervical Cup, the solution to spontaneous preterm birth. Our mission is to change the trajectory of obstetrics from stagnation to innovation by creating solutions that meet the needs of mothers everywhere, from Mississippi to Malawi, ending the health and social inequities that are pervasive in our world, beginning with birth.

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Hannah Cervical Cup prototypes - cervical model study - in vitro study and a Cadaver study, demonstrating the product's robustness and reliability. Patent in 2022 with more in process.

The program of Tech4Eva is invaluable to me because it provides access to mentorship from industry experts and a community of like-minded innovators. This support is crucial for accelerating the development and success of Galena Innovations.
Ashley Crafton
Founder
Harmonia Healthcare

Harmonia Healthcare

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Treatment and Care
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Harmonia is a highly specialized women's health platform that combines cutting edge functional medicine treatment with science-backed resolution for underdiagnosed, undertreated and otherwise dismissed female-specific diseases. Initially focused on hyperemesis gravidarum and severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, Harmonia's physician-lead research, prognostic, and treatment programs result in superior health outcomes and subsequently enhanced wellbeing and quality of life.

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Opened 1st treatment center.

Being able to take advantage of the guidance from seasoned professionals is an immensely valuable resource, particularly in the early stages of company development as company strategy is being developed.
Leslie Gautam
CEO & Co-Founder
HeroSupport

HeroSupport

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Medical device
DESCRIPTION

HeroSupport focuses on developing patient-specific devices, particularly immobilization devices using additive manufacturing techniques. We provide comprehensive solutions for radiation-oncology professionals, enabling them to deliver precise and personalized treatments while enhancing patient comfort and reducing treatment times. Our first product, Venus Shell, is designed for breast cancer.

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Closed 1st seed round - built a team - established a lab. Top Swiss Startup in 2024. 1st patent approval.

Hormona

Hormona

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Drugs
DESCRIPTION

Hormona is reinventing hormone health for women through AI and at home testing. We are the first end-to-end solution for hormone health offering a revolutionary way of testing, monitoring and treatment of hormone issues while completely removing the need for a lab. With Hormona women receive lab grade results in 15 minutes from home alongside actionable tips and guides on how to stabilise and optimise their hormone health. By combining a range of tools from telehealth appointments to symptom reduction plans and medication, Hormona is the first solution addressing hormone related issues while pioneering the area of "Hormone Health”.

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As a start-up you have many limitations, especially in how quickly you can grow your team so to be able to get advice, mentorship, guidance, and peer support through an initiative like Tech4Eva helps start-ups like us to get further with less. It is also great from a synergy point of view as there could be some fantastic opportunities to team up with other companies in this space to collectively drive women's health forward.
Karolina Löfqvist
Co-Founder
Mamotest

Mamotest

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Outcome management
DESCRIPTION

Mamotest is revolutionizing breast cancer care with a holistic, end-to-end solution designed to reduce mortality rates and address the inefficiencies of fragmented healthcare systems.

Mamotest developed Bolder, a digital platform designed to connect awareness, screening, diagnosis, and treatment solutions in one place, and track and trace patient journeys to ensure women receive timely, high-quality care. The platform not only ensures efficient follow-up but also structures data to drive business intelligence and evidence-based decision-making. By connecting demand and supply, and providing teleradiology and patient support services, Mamotest creates a seamless experience for women, reducing delays and improving outcomes.

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Tech4Eva’s program has been a great opportunity to connect, share, and get support from fellows and entrepreneurs facing similar challenges in the FemTech Health field. Enriching advice from mentors and experts has also helped Mamotest shape the strategy to expand within the European market. Thank you very much to Tech4Eva's team, which has been extremely supportive throughout the program!
Camila de Pamphilis
Head of Global Business Affairs
Namida

Namida

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Diagnostics
DESCRIPTION

Namida is a biotechnology startup specializing in developing and commercializing early cancer detection proteomics tests. Namida’s first product is Auria, the first at-home biological breast cancer screening test powered by tears. Auria will improve the health outcomes for women through convenient early breast cancer detection and presents the opportunity to disrupt the breast cancer screening market that is clinically confusing and has lacked innovation.

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Being part of the 2024 Tech4Eva allows us to be apart of the global Femtech innovation community and connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors. Thanks to the Tech4Eva accelerator program, we will raise awareness for advances in breast cancer screening with convenient and accessible breast cancer screening lab tests
Omid Moghadam
Founder
Sin Reglas

Sin Reglas

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Therapeutic wearable device
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Sin Reglas is a one-stop shop for women in menopause that complements DEI efforts and integrates diagnostics, health education, support community for the adoption of healthy habits, health care and marketplace. We have the passion and the commitment to transform the experience of menopause for ALL women so that we can lead healthy and purposeful lives.

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1st study on menopause in Mexico with over 3000ppl. Initiating a reform of the Federal Labor Law in Mexico City to support women during menopause.

Tech4Eva’s program has been an incredible opportunity to learn and to give visibility to SinReglas, our mission and our work. We are deeply grateful for Simone Theiss and the whole Tech4Eva team.
Gabriela Rojas
Founder
Vital Start Health

Vital Start Health

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Application Software
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Vital Start Health is a University of Pennsylvania startup with a vision of revolutionizing the $500b women’s mental health opportunity starting with a reproductive and maternity mental health platform using Virtual Reality for clinically guided care across pre-conception, birthing and postpartum. Our platform empowers moms and mental health practitioners to prevent and treat Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders more effectively, equitably, and faster using Virtual and Augmented Reality Framework that measures and personalizes care at every stage of the wellness journey on-site at a clinic, health system or workplace and continuing at home virtually.

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VivoSensMedical

VivoSensMedical

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Monitoring Equipment
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OvulaRing is the most sophisticated menstrual cycle tracker. It collects 288 temperature data points/day and uses AI for real-time fertile day detection. Useable for non-hormonal contraception, as well as conception and for menstrual cycle-based training. Success rates are higher than with IVF.

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Being selected for the Tech4Eva Accelerator as the only German Femtech company this year has been incredibly valuable. The connections we've made and the inspiring support are helping us drive growth and further develop our vision.
Sebastian Alexander
CEO & Founder
Adira Health

Adira Health

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app
Mobile services
AI solution
B2C information platform
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Data-driven, personalized, high-risk pregnancy care through an app promoting lifestyle changes. Adira health empowers pregnant women diagnosed with high blood pressure, gestational hypertension, and pre-eclampsia to gain awareness of their condition, signs, and symptoms improving birth experience and healthspan. Our health data and wellbeing counseling combined with care coordination enables better pregnancy outcomes for mom and baby.

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Tech4Eva and the entire team was eagerly on the look-out for opportunities helpful to Adira Health and the entire cohort. The fine-tuned program and mentoring was instrumental in getting us further off the ground. I enjoyed the greater community and network of startups, partners, like-minded and experts in healthcare for women. If you look for a program and a cohort that puts start-ups first – then Tech4Eva is perfect for you!
Mary Villalaz
Co-founder
Care Mother

Care Mother

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Medical device
Diagnostics
Remote Monitoring
AI / ML Services
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CareMother Baby Beat is a portable, wireless, smartphone based, non-stress test (NST) device with AI capability, that can be used by mothers for self-monitoring of fetal health at home, with results shared with their doctor online for advice.

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Intignus Biotech

Intignus Biotech

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Diagnostics
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Intignus Biotech is developing simple and accessible solutions in the area of maternal and child health care. We aim to better clinical, operational, and economic outcomes by using point-of-care tests that allow on-the-spot decision-making for clinicians. Our first product addresses the unmet need for early screening of preeclampsia. This pregnancy-related disorder can strike quickly, potentially causing severe and immediate complications unless the pregnancy is induced. We have developed an affordable and easy-to-use screening test for all pregnant women which can predict preeclampsia development in the upcoming weeks of gestation.

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Malaica

Malaica

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Consumer Service
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Malaica is designing a remote pregnancy support program to make pregnancy safe and convenient for African Pregnant women. The program offers a dedicated nurse midwife as a coach, a community of Pregnant women, personalized education, and support accessing all appropriate healthcare. Plus, many health interventions are delivered 100% remotely.

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Malaica Secures $1M Pre-Seed Round in July 2024 to Advance Maternal Health Care in Sub-Saharan Africa

It provided a great opportunity for peer learning from other founders and I also really valued having a Mentor who has experience building a start-up in SSA, being available to brainstorm some of the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Lorraine Muluka
Co-Founder & CEO
Hale

Hale

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Mobile app
Mental health
Chronic pai
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Hale is a platform providing women with chronic pelvic pain with personalized mental health, to improve their quality of life.

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Hyivy health

Hyivy health

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Medical devices
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Hyivy Health creates a data-driven pelvic rehabilitation system for the 1 in 3 women worldwide who will experience a pelvic health complication in their lifetime. Our system provides the first quantifiable data set on the pelvic floor by using our Floora device to conduct three different therapies, which are tracked using multiple biosensors.

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The program also allows us to connect with potential partners, collaborators, distributors, and market access consultants. I'm also looking forward to making connections with global FemTech companies.
Rachel Bartholomew
Founder
Egal Pads

Egal Pads

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Consumer products
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Egal’s Pads on a Roll help women manage their periods safely, privately, hygienically and with dignity. Pads on a Roll look like toilet paper, are individually wrapped, and are installed next to toilet paper so the products are available when and where they are needed. Typically period pads or tampons, if they are even stocked, are located in separate vending machines by the sink -- not where you want to find them, and often too late to help.

Egal means equal…all bodily functions should be treated equally.

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Tech4Eva has been great. The mentors are especially helpful. The cohort is inspiring us, and you really get to know what everyone is going through more than other accelerators I have been involved with. Additionally, the special sessions have super useful specialists that I have learned a lot from. Since we have started Tech4 Eva, we have gotten a lot more global interest.
Penelope Finnie
CEO
Beyond Genomix

Beyond Genomix

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Diagnostics
AI / MI services
AI solution
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Beyond Genomix is a clinical stage MedTech developing next generation technologies for ncDNA analysis. With a focus on reproductive health, we have developed the only infertility test, capable of diagnosing every woman including those with an idiopathic condition, from the comfort of their home.

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Luma Womb

Luma Womb

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Medical device
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LumaWomb is a medical device that enables women with impaired endometrium to carry their own children. Using near-infrared, the device improves fertility by creating an adequately thick endometrial lining, thus providing conditions for a fertilized egg to implant.

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Tech4Eva creates a microcosm for budding FemHealth start-ups to share and grow in a special and focused community
Loanna Haseltine
Founder
Manina Medtech

Manina Medtech

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Medical device
DESCRIPTION

We boost In Vitro Fertilisation success, helping doctors in decision-making by detecting the right timing for embryo transfer. We measure uterine readiness for embryo transfer on the same day of the transfer without interfering with the patient's journey and preserving endometrial tissue integrity.

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$2 million fundraised in 2023

Tech4Eva was an eye opener and acted as a true accelerator of our mindset and the overall company evolution process. Monthly updating with a dedicated mentor has been fundamental in our journey. When peers are so close to you in their profile and needs, this is even a much better experience. I have found a community with a drive for cooperation and partnering. We are very grateful to the program and the organizers for the opportunity. We encourage young start-ups in Femtech to apply for the next cohort.
Monica Rodriguez de la Vega
Co-Founder & CEO
MIM Fertility

MIM Fertility

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Reproductive Medicine / Fertility & Infertility
Diagnostics & AI/ML Service
AI solutions
Deep Learning
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With our AI-driven technologies we increase chances for people to become parents. We provide greater accuracy in the diagnostic and treatment process, reducing the time and cost associated with fertility treatments and leading to better outcomes for our customers. Our flagship solutions are EMBRYOAID for automatic embryo ranking and FOLLISCAN - a 10-second ai-powered follicular ultrasound monitoring. Founder-led and with most PhDs, we have 50 experienced AI specialists.

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Seed funding round closed in 2023 with an impressive $2M secured from Tangent Line Ventures and Peleton.

Participating in the Tech4Eva program was a huge support for MIM Fertility. The support and good energy we received during the program from the organizers and other participants were absolutely of great value to us.
Urszula Sankowska
Co-CEO
Neuraura

Neuraura

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Medical Devices
DESCRIPTION

LoOoP by Neuraura: Restoring Women’s Reproductive and Metabolic Health with a Wearable Bioelectronic Device. Neuraura is bringing to market the first effective, widely accessible treatment for PCOS as an over-the-counter, affordable device that augments the body's natural processes rather than just masking the symptoms.

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Tech4Eva brings together some of the most promising start-ups in women’s health to provide peer support, industry-specific insights and world-class connections to potential customers, partners, and investors. In a few short months, I have built an ecosystem of committed, knowledgeable and accomplished experts in women’s health spanning the globe. I feel completely blessed to have this powerful group of supporters to call upon and ask for support, expertise, and connections. Given the headwinds that still exist in this field, this network is invaluable, and I would encourage anyone entering this industry to invest in that network early to test your ideas and learn from other’s successes and missteps.
Claire Dixon
CEO & Co-Founder
RU Medical

RU Medical

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IoT
Mobile App
Wearables
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Ru Medical is creating innovative technologies to transform menopausal care. Unpause is our holistic digital platform where menopausal women can log and track their symptoms and treatments to understand their journey better. The platform also connects to novel non-invasive technologies to relieve specific symptoms of menopause. Coolzen, our premier smart wearable, provides relief from hot flashes using the body’s natural cooling mechanism to bring instant relief to the user.

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The workshops and mentors of Tech4Eva have been invaluable in bringing critical advice in jumping hurdles the start-up world presents. The coaches have been instrumental in connecting us with the right people to help our business grow.
Nitya Dintakurti
Co-founder
Healthy Longer

Healthy Longer

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application software
diagnostics
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Research confirms that mental health is metabolic health. HEALTHY-LONGER has developed and validated the first neuro-metabolic assessment and neuro-nutritional treatment addressing the root cause of mental health vulnerability and disorders – neuro-nutrient deficiencies. The technology is intended to be the first metabolic neuro-biomarker based diagnostic tool in mental health.

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Being in the Tech4Eva program helped in building connections with the FemTech world and Tech4Eva's partners and validate our go-to-market strategy and closing our seed round.
Joanna Ledunger
Co-Founder
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Palpa

Palpa

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Consumer Products
Wellness
Care
Oncology
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Palpa is a unique product to train breast self-examination in the shower. It is a breast-shaped device that teaches women what an abnormality feels like and how to detect a tumor in their breasts to improve early detection of breast cancer during their shower routine.

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I believe that Tech4Eva facilitates access to invaluable advisors and potential clients, allowing founders to gain valuable insights from the consumer sector and draw significant conclusions from those experiences.
Josefa Cortes
Founder & CEO
Predilife

Predilife

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Preventive Medicine
Diagnostics
Rehabilitation of Cancer
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Founded in 2004, Predilife, a pioneer of predictive medicine in France, designs and markets predictive tests, giving everyone the chance to find out their own risk of developing serious diseases. It combines proven medical techniques with Artificial Intelligence and Big Data.

Predictive medicine involves anticipating an individual’s future so that action can be taken in time thanks to personalised prevention, either by reducing risk, or by identifying the disease as early as possible. Serious conditions, such as cancer and heart attacks, can now be prevented better.

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Partnership with Groupe Mutuel and a $2 million fundraise in 2023

Thanks to the various support services offered by Tech4Eva, our aim is to structure our international offering. The knowledge we have acquired about the various markets, international trade fairs and the quality of the network made available by Tech4Eva will enable us to arrive better prepared and more quickly on our various target market.
Stephane Ragusa
President
SelfCerve

SelfCerve

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Prevention
Diagnostics
Rehabilitation of Cancer
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SelfCerve is a self-administered medical device that allows women in low-resource settings to screen for cervical cancer. Our technology eliminates needing an exam bed, stirrups, and even a trained practitioner for a diagnosis. Our mission with SelfCerve is to reach the last mile by normalizing cervical cancer screening globally. With the distribution of the SelfCerve device, we enable low-cost, quality screening with the ultimate goal of increased treatment of precancerous lesions.

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NuroKor Femtech

NuroKor Femtech

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Reproductive, Menstrual and Sexual Health
Medical Devices
AI Services
Wearable Devices,
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NuroKorFemtech is developing new technology that can deploy personalized treatments that meet the needs of each individual and their experience of painful conditions affecting female reproductive health. Our team is bringing together expertise in bioelectronics, data science, and AI/ML to create the world’s first adaptive app-driven technology for menstrual health. We are on a real mission to revolutionize women's healthcare with the smartest therapeutic wearable. Period.

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Samphire Neuroscience

Samphire Neuroscience

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Brain & Bone Health
Medical Devices
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Samphire Neuroscience is a women's health company that builds neurotechnology-based solutions for neglected women's health needs. Its first medical device, the Samphire Hairband, will be available in early 2024 and is a wearable, non-invasive device that can address premenstrual low mood, anxiety, and menstrual pain complaints in women of reproductive age with diagnoses of PMS, PMDD, and dysmenorrhea from a home setting, drastically improving the standard of care and reducing the time to treatment for most women with these conditions

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We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with Tech4Eva's brilliant mentors and to learn from peers about creating effective solutions for women in the 21st century. In particular, we hope to gain early exposure to diverse distribution strategies to ensure that our solution is accessible to all women who need it.
Emile Radyté
CEO & Co-Founder
Wake Up Pelvic

Wake Up Pelvic

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Application & Healthcare Software
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WakeUp Pelvic is a digital health start-up that supports women in achieving pelvic physiotherapy goals. We offer a personalized approach to pelvic rehabilitation and empower women to take an active role in their treatment.

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