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 to start-up companies developing innovative technologies in cardiovascular medicine.
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 through the CSI Innovation Award.