ARTORG Spin-Offs

Activities at the ARTORG Center span the arc from basic research enquiry into biomedical engineering domains to clinical introduction of novel technologies and procedures. Projects at the ARTORG are designed and pursued to achieve the goal of clinical translation. The ARTORG Center places great emphasis on supporting a sustainable pipeline of commercial venturing activities, from spin-offs to licensing and partnering. Learn more about our translational strategy here.

ARTORG Spin-offs:

Advanced lung-on-chip and tissue-modelling platforms

Alexis Technologies AG

Alexis Technologies is dedicated to redefining standards in both pharmaceutical and toxiological research. With their unique organ-on-chip and in-vitro inhalation models, they deliver solutions that enhance preclinical evaluations' fidelity and accuracy.

Organs-on-chip for the preclinical market

AlveoliX AG

AlveoliX commercializes their breathing lung-on-chip technology, offering pharmaceutical companies advanced in vitro platforms for respiratory disease modeling, drug efficacy testing, and inhalation toxicology studies.

Automated AI-based flow simulations

AvaFlow GmbH

AvaFlow develops cardiac flow solutions for medical device development and testing. The company provides support and consultation in testing of cardiovascular medical devices, offers customized solutions for specific needs in research and development.

Image-guided and robotic surgery applications

CASCINATION AG

CASCINATION is dedicated to the development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovations in computer-assisted and image-guided surgery. Their navigation system and surgical robots improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgical or interventional procedures and offer new perspectives to patients.

3D/4D aesthetic-simulation software for plastic surgery

Crisalix SA

Crisalix's state of the art online 3D visualization solution helps doctors and educates patients prior to any aesthetic or reconstructive procedure through their proprietary platform, providing guidance throughout the full patient journey.

Digital rehabilitation tools

GoRehab AG

GoRehab aims to redefine rehabiliation through innovative, interactive, and data-driven solutions. Their first solution, the DextEgg System, is an interactive therapy tool which enhances patients' fine motor skills, allowing them to perform daily movements with confidence and ease.

Machine-learning tools for diagnostics in dental implantology

IMPLANZ AG

IMPLANZ aims to improve implantology through smarter, data-driven treatments. Their AI-powered clinical decision intelligence platform combines medical imaging with cutting-edge computer simulation to predict treatment outcomes before implant surgery even starts.

Next generation robotics

LEM Surgical AG

LEM Surgical focuses on launching robotic surgery platforms that benefit the healthcare system. They aim to transform robotic surgery by creating and commercializing a spine surgery robotic system that is innovative, progressive, and valuable.

Computational Modelling and machine-learning for brain-tumour treatment

Neosoma GmbH

Neosoma designs and deploys clinician-centric, AI powered neurodiagnostic solutions to enhance the research, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical trials pertaining to brain cancers. Their technology integrates smoothly within existing workflows and facilitates seamless collaboration.

Computational-biomechanics platform for optical surgery

Optimo Medical AG

Optimo Medical is dedicated to design, develop, produce, and distribute products that help ophthalmologists, surgeons, and eye care professionals more accurately predict each individual outcome of cataract and occular surgery.

Helping eye doctors save vision with AI, VR and the cloud

PeriVision SA

PeriVision combines AI algorithms, virtual reality and cloud computing to build the next generation systems to test visual function, improving workflow efficiency and provide deeper clinical insight into eye diseases.

Intelligent robotic navigation solutions for radiology

RadVoyager GmbH

RadVoyager is engaged in the research and development of intelligent robotic and navigation software solutions for interventional radiology.

Deep learning for big data use in therapeutic decision making

RetinAI / Ikerian AG

RetinAI is a software company improving and supporting R&D of first-in-human drug candidates, management and oversight of clinical trials and enabling the research needed to elevate the quality of care on patients with eye diseases.

Non-invasively cleanable ureteral stents

SonoStent

SonoStent is developing the first on-demand cleaning technology for indwelling urinary devices such as ureteral stents and catheters. Activated through externally applied ultrasound, the device removes biofilm and encrustation non-invasively through the skin.

4D Simulation for microsurgical training and intervention planning

SurgeonsLab AG

SurgeonsLab develops advanced simulators that harness state-of-the-art technology to create an immersive, lifelike environment for microsurgeons and interventionists to hone their skills. Their platform mirrors the conditions and intricacies of real surgeries, empowering surgeons to approach complex cases confidently.

Surgical device to quantify aortic valve leakage intra-operatively

TightValve AG

TightValve aims to bring forward a novel device for measuring aortic valve leakage during surgery which will allow surgeons to fix leaky valves before the heart is restarted and the patient is disconnected from the cardiopulmonary bypass system.

Next-generation prosthetic heart valves

ValTech Lifesciences AG

ValTech Lifesciences brings together state-of-the-art fluid mechanical and cardiovascular engineering research to develop the next-generation heart valve prostheses that improve the quality of life of patients.

Vascularized tumor-on-chip services for oncology

Vitronco AG

Vitronco is a contract research organization offering vascularized tumor-on-chip services for oncology drug development, enabling more physiologically relevant cancer research and therapeutic screening.

Non-invasive solutions against urinary retention

URODEA AG

URODEA provides the first non-invasive device that can empty the bladder. A handheld, discreet and small enough device to be carried in a pocket and is applied externally and pain-free, eliminating the risk of urinary tract infections.