11/11/2024
IR Sant Pau Relaunches its Ideas Incubator and Presents the Projects of the Second Edition of INNOPAU
Turning an innovative idea into a concrete solution is not always easy; in fact, the real challenge lies in transforming these ideas into tangible realities. For this reason, the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) has been promoting the INNOPAU initiative – Sant Pau Ideas Incubator – for the past two years. Its goal is to capture innovative ideas in their early stages and define a roadmap that enables their transfer to the market and clinical practice, thereby benefiting society.
This Friday, November 8th, the second edition of INNOPAU kicked off with an event where the seven projects participating this year were presented. During the event, the program and its first work module were explained, providing an opportunity for the teams to meet each other.
The seven projects participating in this edition are:
- MARPRESSING: a medical device designed to prevent endoscope loops that form during colonoscopies, thereby reducing clinician injuries by lowering the continuous pressure needed to avoid loop formation. The team includes Jessica Marin, Ana Marin, and Oliva Ros from Hospital Sant Pau.
- CUMADE: a methodology that uses medical imaging and 3D reconstructions to reduce leaks in current cardiac prostheses, enabling the creation of customized devices for each patient. This project is led by Dabit Arzamendi and Abdel Hakim from Hospital Sant Pau, together with Oscar Camara from Pompeu Fabra University (UPF).
- AQUAFLOW: an innovative swimsuit for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis that prevents infections at the catheter exit site and allows them to enjoy the benefits of water safely. Sandra Peña, Mireia Plans, Piedad Arias, and Esther Franquet from the Puigvert Foundation are responsible for this proposal.
- RADAR: a digital tool that enables the automatic recognition of adverse drug reactions in real-time, aimed at primary care. The team comprises Carlen Reyes, Helena Serrano, Ana Isabel Posa, Elisabet Rayó, and Jara González from EAP Sardenya.
- DAMMPIS: multimodal detection devices for abnormal movements and removal of medical equipment for ICU patients, aimed at improving patient safety and reducing potential complications. This project is led by Jaume Baldira, Ariadna Bellès, Matias Flores, Rosa Maria Oms, and Carles Subirà from Hospital Sant Pau.
- CHYMERA: a digital solution that uses Machine Learning and Deep Learning to quickly and automatically assess the quality of X-rays, aligned with European and American criteria and standards. This team consists of Josep Munuera, Lucia Borrego, Daniel Caballero, and Lydia Canales from Hospital Sant Pau.
- PADAC: a hybrid model that combines in-person and home care to reduce the number of hospital visits for patients in oncology clinical trials. Romina Ribas, Mireia Llobet, Diana Castells, Laia Lavernia, Silvia Molina, Laia Ribas, and Judith Reyes from Hospital Sant Pau lead this proposal.
Throughout the program, teams will go through various training modules where they will receive advice in key areas such as intellectual property management, funding search, applicable regulations, business model development, and project structuring.
The edition will culminate with INNOVATION DAY, an event to be held on June 17, 2025, where the teams will present their progress before the innovation ecosystem of Barcelona and Spain, connecting with strategic actors such as pharmaceutical leaders, investment funds, and other key professionals. Moreover, on that day, several financial grants will be awarded, thanks to the contribution from the Private Foundation Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. One for the winning project of 50,000 euros and another for the second project of 15,000.
With this new edition, IR Sant Pau reaffirms its commitment to innovation, supporting professionals in the development of projects that can positively impact society.
Stay tuned for INNOPAU’s progress!
