We are delighted and proud to congratulate inSteps on their official launch as inSteps Ltd. following their participation in the Proefdiervrij Venture Challenge. This challenge, which we have been organizing annually since 2021, aims to enhance and accelerate the impact of cruelty-free research in reducing the use of experimental animals.
inSteps: From lab to industry
inSteps, a spin-off of Amsterdam UMC, took part in this challenge and successfully completed the preparatory phase with financial support. This marks a significant milestone in the development of advanced computer models that aid in improving the treatment of severe strokes.
Proefdiervrij Venture Challenge: an innovation opportunity
The Proefdiervrij Venture Challenge provides scientists with the opportunity to translate their scientific breakthroughs in the life sciences into robust business plans. Throughout the program, teams are guided in developing a plan and acquire the skills necessary to establish or expand a business. They are exposed to experts in the field of Life Sciences, investors, and experienced entrepreneurs, and receive valuable coaching from the GameChanger Challenge BV team.
inSteps contributes to a lab animal-free World
The news about inSteps is of great significance as it demonstrates how cruelty-free models are taken out of the laboratory and brought closer to the industry and consumers. This helps bridge the gap between scientific research and practical applications, where much promising research often stalls (commonly referred to as “the Valley of Death”).
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