Development Incubator
The Development Incubator partners with inventors to advance clinical innovations in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
Development Incubator supports inventors with:
- Funding range: CHF 100,000 to CHF 3 Million
- Intellectual property (IP) expertise
- Regulatory expertise
- Scientific expertise
- Unique network of health care personnel (HCP)
- Medical technology network
- Market access
Applications are evaluated against the following criteria:
- Clinical relevance
- Market size
- Technical feasibility
- Patentability
- Regulatory pathway
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What we look for
Product ideas and solutions to clinical problems
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What we offer
360° support to bring your idea to the market
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Process
Ongoing calls for proposals, open to everyone
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Evaluation criteria
Clinical relevance, market size, feasibility, patentability, regulatory pathway
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Timeline
Bi-annual evaluation deadlines
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Bring your idea to life!
New project proposals will be accepted between May 1 and August 31
To apply refer to the AO's Technology Transfer webpage.
Thank you
Our portfolio
Bio-ECM
Bio-ECM offers a safe and effective, treatment option for bone growth and bridging of bone defects.
Biphasic Plate
Improving fracture stabilization by providing a predictable mechanical environment at the fracture
Distal Radius Intramedullary Nail
(DRIM-Nail) for the fixation of extraarticular fractures
3D SIM
Sound-Wave Induced Morphogenesis (3D SIM) is poised to revolutionize tissue engineering
Small bone external fixator
Versatile and simple system for external fixation of fractures of fingers