Innovation and Startups

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At Biomedical Engineering, we focus on  turning research into real-world impact. Beyond cutting-edge research in innovative technologies, we support ambitious startups and spinoffs. Each year, new public-private partnerships emerge, driving the transition from scientific discovery to breakthrough biomedical innovations. Our dedicated BmE student teams compete in challenges that tackle pressing societal needs by creating life-changing technologies.

Our global biomedical network

  • 300+ collaborations worldwide

  • Close partnerships with industry leaders

    Including Philips, Fujifilm, DSM, and more

  • Strong connections with top medical research centers and universities

    Such as Harvard University, the Max Planck Institutes and Eurotech

  • Embedded in Brainport Eindhoven's innovation ecosystem

  • 20+ startups and spinoffs

Startups and spinoffs

To maximize the societal impact of our research, the department actively drives research translation by launching and supporting startups and spinoffs. In recent years, numerous successful spinoffs have emerged from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (listed alphabetically):

UPyTher

UPyTher鈥檚 mission is to provide custom drug delivery solutions that enable sustained localized administration of therapeutics.

Our student teams

Alongside spinoffs, our innovative student teams drive research impact and societal change. Each year, our dedicated BmE student teams compete in challenges that address pressing societal needs by creating life-changing technologies.

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