Sara Gavidia 
The field of healthcare has rapidly embraced augmented reality (AR). In 2020, medical professionals used an AR head-mounted display to perform the first-ever spine surgery. A 78-year-old patient needed many screws inserted and lumbar decompression due to degenerative spine disease. The FDA-approved augmented reality headgear allowed surgeons to see the patient’s CT image while performing … Leer más
The European medical device market has been 10 years on the rise, growing by 2% on average every year. In 2023, it was worth $145.79 billion, and it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.09%, reaching $178.15 by 2028. In the last few years, Europe has become a leader in innovation in the … Leer más
The medtech industry in Europe has seen rapid growth over the last few years. According to Medtech Europe, the average global R&D investment rate in the medtech sector (R&D spend as a percentage of sales) is estimated to be around 8%. As a result, from venture capital to private equity, Europe is now home to … Leer más
I am an experienced Innovation Consultant, specialising in soft funding from competitive funding schemes, like the €2.5M EIC Accelerator, the £500k Innovate UK Smart Grant, and the new Swiss Startup Innovation Project. I have a PhD in chemistry and broad experience developing business plans for technological startups in industries ranging from cleantech to biotech and … Leer más
