CSI FOCUS Innovation

DEVELOPED BY: Chris Meduri , Yuval Binur

A full-day event for physicians, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and industry leaders passionate about advancing medical technology. The program concludes with the CSI Start-up Competition, followed by a dedicated innovation networking event.

Gain expert insights on every stage of medical device innovation—from identifying clinical needs and securing patents to prototyping, regulatory approvals, and first-in-human cases. Learn how to navigate funding, market research and preclinical testing while avoiding common pitfalls.

Through expert discussions, interactive sessions, and real-world case studies, discover strategies to bring groundbreaking medical innovations from concept to clinical practice.

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Join us for the get-together!

End the day with an exclusive networking event from 18:30, bringing together key players in medical technology. Meet physician innovators, engineers, startups, preclinical testing labs, CROs, VCs, incubators, patent lawyers, and industry strategics. 

Start-Up Competition Returns!

Applications are open until April 17 to start-up companies developing innovative technologies in cardiovascular medicine.

SUBMIT HERE

The CSI Start-up Competition offers a platform to present new medical device concepts that address unmet clinical needs. Submissions should outline the clinical problem being targeted, the scientific and technical rationale, development status, and considerations for regulatory approval and clinical adoption.

Selected start-ups will present their innovations during a dedicated program at CSI Frankfurt and receive feedback from an expert panel of leading clinicians and industry specialists. The competition provides visibility within the international CSI community, access to mentorship, and recognition.

Prize: The winning startup will receive the CSI Innovation Award and a $50,000 USD grant to support further development and acceleration, generously sponsored by the Jon DeHaan Foundation. 

Avania will also provide $15,000 USD worth of consulting services to further support development. Additionally, A People’s Choice Award will also be presented, selected through audience voting during the session.

Sponsored by:

The Jon Holden DeHaan Foundation, DBA the Jon DeHaan Foundation, provides grants and funding to individuals and companies focused on advancing treatments in cardiovascular medicine. Since 2018, the Foundation has recognized outstanding med-tech innovations with its Award for Innovation in Cardiology. This award provides funding to those who exemplify excellence and whose technological developments will have a significant impact on cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation. Our program is open to academic and health professionals, as well as engineers, business professionals, and med-tech companies. Applicants must have the intent to commercialize their research.

To learn more, visit www.jondehannfoundation.org