Nîmes University Hospital and Eurobiomed, the health competitiveness cluster of Southern France, today announce the signing of a framework agreement aimed at strengthening their collaboration in the development of health innovation through support for setting up research and development projects with industrial partners and the search for associated funding.
This strategic partnership particularly aims to leverage synergies between the two institutions in innovation detection, support for setting up research and development projects with industrial partners, as well as in the search for associated funding.
It relies notably on the expertise of Nîmes University Hospital's six research platforms and Eurobiomed's know-how in supporting innovative companies, as well as the two entities' experience in the joint organization of national meetings on technological medical innovation.
« The collaboration formalized today perfectly aligns with our mission as a health innovation accelerator in Southern France », states Eric Vacaresse, President of Eurobiomed. « By combining the clinical expertise of Nîmes University Hospital and our ability to unite the ecosystem, we are creating an environment conducive to the development of innovative solutions that will directly benefit patients. »
« This strategic rapprochement between our two institutions marks a new stage in our shared commitment to health innovation », emphasizes Frédéric Rimattei, General Director of Nîmes University Hospital. « Together, we focus on translational research and technology transfer to improve patient care and boost the regional economy. »
