Research
In vitro biomechanical processes simulation with NeoMag
SID, in collaboration with 60Nd, present NeoMag, an innovative device designed to non-invasively reproduce mechanical stimuli in biological cells. The session will showcase key advantages of this technology, focusing its potential to enhance biomedical research and drug discovery by anticipating therapeutic failures associated with mechanical factors oftenly overlooked in conventional approaches.
Innovation
i4KIDS Training Capsule on Paediatric Innovation
Discover the evolving landscape of paediatric health investment with our upcoming i4KIDS Training Capsule. Marc Ramis, partner of Ship2B Ventures, will share insights on current trends, emerging opportunities, and how innovative models, such as the Montana Children’s Health Fund, are helping build impactful paediatric health companies.
Innovation
Connect & Learn: European Innovation Council (EIC) funding opportunities
The TECSAM Network and Bridge the Gap join forces to offer this session for startups and innovation projects in health and mental health.
Participants will learn about the 3 main EIC schemes: Pathfinder for early-stage disruptive research, Transition to turn research results into applicable innovations, and Accelerator to scale startups with combined grant and equity funding.
Innovation
Bioprinting Today: From the State of the Art to Clinical Application
A comprehensive and up-to-date overview of bioprinting will be presented, highlighting technological advances and the scientific, regulatory, and translational challenges that limit its implementation. The session will also serve to introduce the IQS–SJD JointLAB as a collaborative initiative aimed at accelerating research, development, and the transfer of bioprinting solutions.
Acceleration
The Compass Mindset: Applied Neuroscience for Venture Navigation
Forget sticky notes — it’s time to think with a Compass.
This hands-on workshop introduces The Compass™, a neuroscience-based venture-building framework designed to replace the outdated Business Model Canvas. Participants will learn how to turn complex health innovation ideas into fundable, credible ventures using the PBPO Framework: Problem → Business → Plan → Opportunity.
Rooted in applied neuroscience and real-world investment experience, this workshop helps innovators, clinicians, and entrepreneurs build business narratives that match how the brain makes decisions — reducing cognitive overload, creating trust, and activating investor interest.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Map their venture using The Compass™ framework and its four quadrants.
2. Translate science and technology into strategy — connecting purpose, proof, and payoff.
3. Apply neuroscience principles (attention, empathy, trust, and reward activation) to craft persuasive pitches.
4. Identify investor logic and neural triggers behind successful funding conversations.
5. Walk away with a 4-sentence investor-ready narrative following the PBPO structure.
