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These projects address critical challenges in cell therapy manufacturing, dental health, and airway management, further strengthening the region\u2019s position as a hub for innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limula: making cell therapies more accessible<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limula.ch\/\">Limula<\/a> aims to transform the production of cell and gene therapies, which are key to treating cancers and other incurable diseases. These therapies, made from a patient\u2019s own blood, face challenges due to complex and costly production methods. Limula\u2019s patented technology automates the process within a single machine, reducing manual steps and contamination risks, and enabling decentralized production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a CHF 500,000 Tech Growth loan from the FIT, Limula will develop four advanced prototypes for partner testing in 2025 and strengthen its team to support these early adopters. This marks the third FIT-backed milestone for Limula, following previous funding in 2019 and 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Actival: active dental aligners for improved oral health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/activ-al.com\/\">Actival<\/a> has developed a new generation of dental aligners designed to combat common issues such as plaque buildup, white spots, and cavities caused by prolonged wear. Featuring patented microchannels, these aligners slowly release antibacterial agents, fluoride, and flavor over ten days, improving dental and gum health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A CHF 100,000 Tech Seed loan from FIT will allow Actival to optimize its microchannel design and manufacture prototypes, moving closer to market entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AirCurve: AI-guided robotic intubation for safer procedures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircurve-medical.com\/\">AirCurve<\/a>, in collaboration with EPFL and CHUV, is introducing an AI-guided robotic system for tracheal intubation to improve safety and precision in hospitals and emergency departments. With an estimated 15% complication rate in the 100 million intubations performed annually, AirCurve\u2019s technology aims to reduce errors and ensure better outcomes. The CHF 100,000 Tech Seed loan will fund materials to advance the system beyond the prototype stage, incorporating feedback from medical professionals to refine its design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Limula, Actival, and AirCurve have received funding from the FIT to advance groundbreaking solutions in cell therapy production, dental health, and tracheal intubation. 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