The fifth edition of the HEALTH Accelerator, promoted by the Navarra European Business and Innovation Centre (CEIN), has concluded with the recognition of entrepreneurial projects aimed at transforming the healthcare sector. The programme supports innovative health-related initiatives through specialised training, mentoring and access to Navarra’s business and innovation ecosystem.
Over the course of the programme, participating startups have worked to validate their business models and accelerate market readiness in a highly strategic sector with strong social and economic impact. Among the seven projects taking part in this edition, two initiatives received the main award, which includes €8,000 in funding and access to CEIN’s growth and scaling programmes.
The selected projects reflect complementary approaches to innovation in health, combining advanced therapies with data-driven technologies:
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Amets Biotechnology: Focused on the development of a gene therapy for a rare form of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC2). The project aims to overcome current treatment limitations and improve quality of life for patients affected by ultra-rare liver diseases.
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BIKIAK – Digital Twins: This initiative applies digital twin technology to healthcare, developing generative data models that support early disease detection, personalised therapies and faster clinical research through high-precision simulations.
Together, these projects highlight Navarra’s ability to generate innovation across the health value chain, from therapeutic development to advanced data applications.
Beyond initial funding, the HEALTH Accelerator provides startups with specialised training, mentoring and access to professional networks, enabling teams to move from early proof-of-concept stages towards scalable and market-ready business models.
In addition to the award-winning initiatives, other projects in this edition explored solutions in areas such as digital tools for diabetes management, telemedicine platforms for early diagnosis and hybrid applications for physiotherapy and rehabilitation. This diversity underlines the breadth of talent and technological approaches emerging within Navarra’s health innovation ecosystem.
Programmes such as the HEALTH Accelerator form part of CEIN’s broader strategy to foster innovative entrepreneurship in key sectors, combining training, mentoring and access to early-stage financing. This approach supports the growth of startups in fields such as biotechnology, digital health and advanced clinical solutions, strengthening Navarra’s position as a competitive hub for health innovation at European level.
Source: navarra.es