Nîmes University Hospital and Eurobiomed strengthen their collaboration to accelerate healthcare innovation in Occitanie

May 5, 2025

The Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes and Eurobiomed, the healthcare competitiveness cluster for the south of France, today announced the signature of a framework agreement aimed at strengthening their collaboration in the development of innovation in healthcare through support in setting up research and development projects with industrialists and the search for associated funding.

In particular, this strategic partnership aims to exploit the synergies between the two institutions in identifying innovations, helping to set up research and development projects with manufacturers, and seeking associated funding.

In particular, it draws on the expertise of Nîmes University Hospital's six research platforms and Eurobiomed's know-how in supporting innovative companies, as well as on the experience of both organizations injointly organizing national meetings on medical technological innovation.

" The collaboration formalized today fits perfectly with our mission to accelerate innovation in healthcare in the south of France", says Eric Vacaresse, President of Eurobiomed. " By combining the clinical expertise of Nîmes University Hospital with our ability to federate the ecosystem, we are creating an environment conducive to the development of innovative solutions that will directly benefit patients."

" This strategic alliance between our two institutions marks a new stage in our shared commitment to innovation in healthcare", said Frédéric Rimattei, General Manager of the CHUNîmes. emphasizes Frédéric Rimattei, General Manager of CHU de Nîmes. " Together, we are focusing on translational research and technology transfer to improve patient care and boost the regional economy."