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Focus on collaborations: review of the Insuring Digital Health anniversary event

"Insuring Digital Health" took place for the 5th time on 26 October 2023, this time under the sole organization of 5-HT in Mannheim, at CUBEX ONE. The event, which was described by participants as the highlight of the year, once again brought digital health start-ups together with leading health insurance companies to promote innovative solutions for the healthcare sector.

AI-based solution to support complex diagnostic decision-making process

Medicalvalues is an innovative, fast-growing medical software company based in Karlsruhe. With the vision to connect the dots in clinical pathways and enable improved patient outcomes. In our exclusive interview 5-HT X-Linker Alumni Jan Kirchhoff, CEO and co-founder of medicalvalues talks about their AI-based solution and what motivated him to start medicalvalues. 

Innovation without compromise: REVIVO BioSystems' path to ethical and efficient in-vitro testing

At the forefront of modern research lies the vision of REVIVO BioSystems, a pioneer in the field of 4D human tissue models and fully automated Organ-on-a-Chip platforms.

Revolutionizing Data Sharing in Manufacturing

In an era where data is the cornerstone of efficiency, one company is spearheading a digital revolution in the manufacturing sector, particularly in chemicals and pharmaceuticals. We sat down with John Ward, the visionary behind ServBlock, to delve into the motivation behind this innovative venture and understand how their data-sharing platform is transforming the landscape of operational efficiency.

Pioneering Healthcare Solutions: Unveiling Medipee's Contactless Diagnostics

Medipee, a healthcare innovator, provides an integrated solution for contactless urine analysis at home. In this exclusive interview, we talk with Noel Weinberg about Medipee.

Revolutionizing Healthcare: A Glimpse into Subsequent's AI-powered Motion Analysis

In the realm of health innovation, Subsequent is making waves with its non-invasive, AI-driven solutions for detailed human skeletal movement data collection. We sat down with CEO Dr. Manuel Stein to unravel the intricacies of Subsequent's groundbreaking technology that utilizes simple smartphone recordings to provide real-time analysis, benefiting patients in various areas such as neurological rehabilitation and home fitness.

LAB22 - Laboratory & Office Space for Startups and SMEs

Heidelberg is one of the most important locations for start-ups in Germany.  outstanding in the fields of life science, biotech, IT and AI. LAB22 is the new building of the Heidelberg Technology Park. It offers young and established companies modern and flexible laboratory and office space.

Theblood on gender diversity, “women's issues” & unbalanced capital distribution

Do women start up differently than men? One thing is certain - in any case, they start up less than their male colleagues and encounter more headwind. This fact is also confirmed by Isabelle Guenou and Miriam Santer, the founders of theblood.

Ready for the digital future? How companies can equip themselves for the digital transformation

Young professionals collected success factors of the future. The talks provided fascinating insights into the future of digitization, the chemical and healthcare industries, and the innovation landscape.

Barbara is breaking boundaries: a journey of female entrepreneurship

"Could you refill the coffee machine? It's empty." A phrase female founder and CEO Barbara Stegmann has had to hear only minutes before she was on stage to present her company living brain. 

Noah Therapies - the platform for New Women's Health

Noah Therapies aims to put women's health at the centre and create a comprehensive platform for New Women's Health. The company's vision is based on the principles of holism, personalisation and care to help women better understand their health and make informed decisions.

Revolutionizing Respiratory Health: VoiceMed's Innovative Approach

In a world marked by rapid technological advancements and a growing need for accessible healthcare solutions, VoiceMed emerges as a beacon of hope in the realm of respiratory health management. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and vocal biomarkers, VoiceMed has pioneered a transformative approach that promises to redefine how we address respiratory diseases.

iHandU: Revolutionizing Neuromuscular Disorder Management with Wearable Technology

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare technology, iHandU emerges as a groundbreaking solution poised to transform the way we assess and manage neuromuscular disorders. Imagine a wearable device that not only monitors motor symptoms like bradykinesia, tremors, and gait but also, for the first time, quantifies rigidity in patients with conditions such as Parkinson's Disease.

The future of technical documentation automation in the healthcare sector

At a time when the healthcare industry is increasingly shaped by digital innovations, meddevo is at the forefront. Its approach to automating technical documentation and regulatory affairs promises not only a more efficient way of working, but also a significant reduction in effort and bottlenecks. With meddevo, the creation and maintenance of documentation is taken to a whole new level by avoiding redundant processes and editing content at the content level. In this interview with Michael Kania, we take a look at the driving motivation behind the founding of meddevo, how they convince customers from the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sector and where they see themselves in three years. In addition, you will learn how the collaboration with 5-HT supports meddevo's vision and what role Germany plays in this. Dive with us into the future of technical documentation in the healthcare sector.

Revolutionierung der adhärenten Zellkultivierung in der chemischen Industrie

In einer Zeit, in der innovative Lösungen in der chemischen Industrie mehr denn je gefragt sind, präsentiert sich CellScrew als Wegbereiter einer bahnbrechenden Entwicklung in der Zellkultivierung. Diese neuartige Zellkulturplattform ermöglicht die großflächige Kultivierung von adhärenten Zellen auf effiziente Weise. Ein archimedischer Schraubenmechanismus transportiert Medien und Gas effizient durch Rotation, schafft ein optimales Umfeld und vergrößert die Wachstumsfläche um etwa den Faktor 12, ohne die Abmessungen herkömmlicher Rollflaschen zu verändern.