Startup Members

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company. Driven by innovative science and our entrepreneurial culture, we are focused on the delivery of life-changing medicines that are contributing value to patients and society. At AstraZeneca we are committed on helping patients with some of the world’s most severe health problems including cancer, cardiovascular or respiratory diseases. Our ambition is to create the next generation of therapeutics and transform treatment for people living with chronic or life-threatening diseases.

The CSS Group insures around 1.8 million individuals and is one of Switzerland's leading health insurers. It is the market leader in basic insurance. With more than 100 agencies and around 2,700 employees, the CSS Group is close to its customers. As a health partner, CSS seeks to build new business models in digital health with promising healthcare start-ups.

Galenica is the leading fully integrated healthcare provider in Switzerland, and plays an important role in the Swiss healthcare market. It operates the largest pharmacy network in Switzerland, develops its own and partner brands in the categories of medicines, health, prevention and beauty, and it provides distribution services and e-health solutions to the healthcare market.

For more than 125 years, MSD has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases in pursuit of our mission to save and improve lives. We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships.

Sandoz, a global leader in generic pharmaceuticals and biosimilars, headquartered in Basel. With a comprehensive portfolio of over 200 active ingredients in more than 1000 different dosages and pack sizes, Sandoz is one of the most comprehensive pharmaceutical companies in Switzerland and covers all relevant indications.

Sanitas is one of the largest health insurers in Switzerland with 835,000 customers and a premium volume of CHF 2.9 billion. The company offers optimum insurance solutions for all phases of life and develops services in tune with the times, which includes seeking more efficient and differentiated ways of managing the cost of claims.

Viatris believes in healthcare as it should be – empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. Because of the unwavering belief that better access leads to better health, they leverage the best-in-class manufacturing and scientific expertise and proven commercial capabilities to bring quality medicines to patients when and where they need them.

The Medbase Group operates over 160 medical, pharmaceutical and dental locations in Switzerland. It has significantly expanded its position as a leading service provider for outpatient integrated medicine in recent years. Around 3200 employees provide holistic support to patients, from prevention and acute medicine to rehabilitation. Medbase Corporate Health offers companies specific advice and holistic projects in occupational health management.

The Health Innovation Hub is the incubator for startups and entrepreneurship of the University Hospital Zurich. Its goal is to promote startups and entrepreneurship in healthcare by accelerating novel healthcare solutions to improve patients’ lives. The Hub provides a variety of support packages to entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in the field of healthcare.

addvantedge matches healthcare startups with investors - with an unprecedented data-driven benchmarking approach. They support their clients - hands-on and pragmatically - from analysis to implementation, if required with their global consultant network.

Carroucell is a French manufacturer and the only one in Europe in the field of microcarriers and cell and gene therapy. Their solution is based on a patented Sol Gel formulation, which allows them to produce a xeno-free and fully customizable matrix, with a specific surface area 10 times higher than the competition, a solution adaptable to either flask or bioreactor cell culture.

Codepole is a software development company based in Stockholm and Warsaw. They focus on providing clients with top-tier engineers to accomplish their targets whilst enjoying a high-quality development process. Codepole helps clients to set up nearshore development centers with exclusive engineers.

Congenius provides tailored MedTech consultancy services in the Quality, Regulatory, eHealth, Operations, and Clinical fields. By sharing knowledge and expertise with start-ups in the medical device and in vitro diagnostics industry, they form trusted partnerships that enable the smartest route to enhanced medical solutions.

CSEM is a Swiss technology innovation center developing advanced technologies with a high societal impact, which it then transfers to industry. ISO-13485 certified, CSEM pioneers disruptive biosystems and medical solutions that prevent, monitor, and treat diseases. CSEM is a leading innovator in the Swiss healthcare and life sciences industry.

Deloitte is a leading global advisory firm providing industry-specific services in the areas of Financial Advisory (M&A), Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Tax & Legal. With over 2,700 employees in Switzerland, Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters to their clients, people, and society.

Effectum Medical facilitates an efficient, accelerated market access for MedTech innovators by offering a maintained Plug-and-play Quality Management System and when needed, acting as legal manufacturer. Their new Plug-and-play QMS is based on a modular concept where startups can pick and choose the services they require.

With more than 2.000 experts, the ELCA Group is a leading independent Swiss provider, serving all industries. ELCA helps its customers to navigate better in the digital age and increase their agility. Their solutions reduce complexity, accelerate innovation cycles, improve business performance, and increase customer satisfaction.

Health Info Net AG (HIN) protects patient data in the digital world.  For healthcare professionals in Switzerland, HIN is the standard for secure communication and the trustworthy handling of sensitive data. HIN networks healthcare professionals in a simple, secure, and personal manner. 

IMT is your preferred Swiss engineering partner, pioneering in healthcare and medical device development. Our expertise spans custom hardware and software solutions, including UX & industrial design, rapid prototyping, and simulations, enriched with cybersecurity and AI innovations. Trust IMT for fast, innovative, and reliable engineering – making ideas work.

infoteam is one of few software service providers having a certified ISO 13485 QA system in place. Their software meets all relevant standards. Their agile and professional MDR-, IVDR-, FDA-, NMPA- and GMP-compliant software development supports you from the idea to certification of your application.

Kellerhals Carrard combines experience and tradition with innovation and entrepreneurial minds. They are deeply rooted in the startup ecosystem and support founders and investors alike in all relevant areas and phases of life of a startup through our dedicated Startup Desk, comprising a specialized team of dynamic lawyers and startup aficionados.

Through extensive experience of their team members and with offices in Zürich, Basel and Munich, VVC offers a wide range of tailor-made services and advice to clients from the Healthcare industry. As entrepreneurs they combine scientific expertise, financial proficiency, and the know-how to successfully develop a healthcare business – they are not just advisors but true partners.