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From research to impact: Breakthrough therapies and tools

The University of Zurich facilitates the translation of life science research into clinical applications and products that benefit patients. Key focus areas include biomedicine, biotech, and medtech.

Researchers at UZH are actively creating Spin-offs, with 90 % of all UZH Spin-offs originating in life sciences research. Just to name a few currently in the News: CUTISS, Navignostics and OxyPrem. Overview UZH Spin-offs

To exploit the full potential of the life sciences research at UZH, the Innovation Hub offers a strong support ecosystem with partners at UZH. With different focus, each unit work towards to common goal of enabling the translation of scientific insights into investable startups and real impact for patients.

Inspiration from those who make things happen

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Daniela Marino & Team –
Developing skin tissue therapeutics – the only living, true human skin.

Jana Fischer, Stéphane Chevrier & Team – Fighting cancer by enabling personalized treatments.

Stefan Kleiser, Alexander Nitsch & Team – Monitoring brain and vital organ health in neonates and infants.

Entrepreneur Fellow: Zheng Fan

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FibriNova Therapeutics – advancing precision therapies to improve lives for patients with fibrosis.

Entrepreneur Fellow: Kim Marquart

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Spin-off Nerai Biosciences – Genetic healing with high-tech procedures.

Entrepreneur Fellow: Marta Riccia

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GEARiT – Organoid Platform for Hearing Restoration Therapeutics.

Enablers in the Ecosystem

University Hospitals

At the University of Zurich we cover medical research from lab bench to clinical application thanks to four university hospitals.

Universitätsspital Zürich
Universitätsklinik Balgrist
Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich
Psychiatrische Klinik Zürich

University Institutes, Centers & Initiatives

Discover interdisciplinary research centers and initiatives, providing the nurturing ground for innovative ideas.

Healthy Longevity Center
Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care

The LOOP Zurich

Additional Information

Project Support

Launching your own project? The Innovation Hub provides support from conceptualization to validation and implementation.

Get involved

Want to contribute to innovation in the life sciences? The Innovation Hub provides funding for UZH members who are launching initiatives to strenghten innnovation and entrepreneurship at UZH.

Collaborate with us

Would you like to get involved in our ecosystem and learn more about the projects? We are able to grow only thanks to the support of our partners.

Get in cotact with Laura Fernández Nieto