Galenica invites start-ups
Interesting start-ups from the digital health sector presented their business ideas at a well-attended event.
One of the Galenica network’s stated aims is to connect stakeholders and service providers in the healthcare sector to create synergies and enhance efficiency. That’s why, in early June 2024, Galenica and Swiss Healthcare Startups (SHS) invited representatives from health insurance funds, hospitals, associations, universities and digital health start-ups to an event entitled “Exploring Trends in Healthcare – Relevance of Digital Health and Collaboration in Ecosystems”.
CEO Marc Werner welcomed around 90 guests personally and emphasised the central importance of the network concept at Galenica. The company is seeking to play an active role on the path to digital healthcare and also collaborate with partners to this end. Supporting innovative start-ups is an integral part of Galenica’s business philosophy.
Following the speech by Dr Stephan Sigrist, founder and head of the Think Tank for Business, Science and Society (W.I.R.E) on “The Age of Preventive Drugs”, three start-ups presented their business models: Carity is a digital health application that supports heart patients on their rehabilitation journey. SwissDTx is a software that focuses on mental health and can be used, for example, for digital psychotherapeutic therapy support. PhenomX, helps women with health challenges during menopause.
In addition to the benefits of the digital services for patients, Galenica is also interested in how they could be ideally combined with established pharmacy services.