World Cancer Day: Tech4Eva committed to the fight against this disease.
Every year, February 4th marks World Cancer Day, a global initiative to unite communities, organizations, and individuals in the fight against cancer. At Tech4Eva, we believe it is a day to shine a light on an issue that touches countless lives and to amplify the importance of innovation in the battle against this devastating disease.
Cancer does not discriminate. It affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, making it one of the most pervasive health challenges of our time. For women, cancers such as breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer remain significant concerns. Despite advancements in treatment and early detection, the impact of these diseases continues to be profound.
On this World Cancer Day, we call on our community to take action:
1. Raise Awareness: Share knowledge about cancer risks, prevention strategies, and the importance of early detection. Encourage regular screening that can save lives.
2. Support Innovation: Invest in or collaborate with start-ups driving advancements in cancer care. Innovation is key to overcome this global health challenge.
3. Advocate for Equity: Many individuals lack access to life-saving diagnostics and treatments. Let’s work together to close these gaps and ensure everyone receives the care they deserve.
As a Femtech accelerator, Tech4Eva is committed to empowering start-ups that tackle women’s health challenges, including cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Here are some of the remarkable start-ups from our program making strides in the fight against cancer:
Breast Cancer Solutions
b-RayZ (2022): Transforms breast cancer diagnosis by enabling breast units to maximize their potential for earlier, better, and quality-controlled results. Their revolutionary AI technology and scalable plug-and-play solution support all tasks in breast imaging, automating and controlling diagnostic and administrative processes.
Palpa (2023): Teaches women to detect abnormalities and improve early breast cancer detection with a breast-shaped device designed for self-examination in the shower.
Predilife (2023): Revolutionizes breast cancer risk prediction with MammoRisk®, a tool combining AI and Big Data to deliver personalized insights. Central to MyPeBS, Europe’s largest clinical trial on personalized screening.
Mamotest (2024): Democratizes access to breast cancer screening and diagnosis with an AI-powered solution that streamlines the path to treatment.
HeroSupport (2024): Enhances precision and comfort in breast cancer radiation therapy with the Venus Shell, a patient-specific immobilization device.
DeepLook Medical (2024): Automates lesion segmentation, measurement, and visualization in dense tissue with DL Precise™, an FDA-cleared imaging tool.
Namida Lab (2024): Innovates early cancer detection with Auria, the first at-home biological breast cancer screening test powered by tears.
Cervical Cancer Solutions
Curiva (2022): Develops the diaPatch™ diagnostic patch to detect gynecologic oncology malignancies and offer cervical cancer biomarker insights.
CC Diagnostics (2024): Develops Methica, a qPCR test compatible with self-collected samples, offering high-accuracy cervical cancer screening from home.
General Cancer Solutions
OncoGenomX (2022): Provides AI-augmented precision cancer software for pharma companies and cancer centers to support strategic and clinical decision-making.
Calico Biosystems (2024): Tests anti-cancer drugs directly on female patient tumors to predict efficacy at the pre-clinical stage, addressing the unmet need for effective cancer therapeutics.
Join the Fight to Improve Women’s Health
Are you an innovator dedicated to improving women’s health? Tech4Eva is looking for groundbreaking start-ups to join our program and make a difference in the fight against cancer and other critical women’s health challenges.
The deadline for applications is February 15th. Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your impact with expert coaching, a global network, and tailored support.
Learn more and apply here
This World Cancer Day, join us in standing united against cancer. Together, we can create a healthier, more equitable world for all.
More info on the initiative: www.worldcancerday.org/