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82 launched a new joint accelerator program for S
wedish start-ups in digital health and artificial intelligence (AI). At the inauguration of the accelerator program in Paris on November 17 2021, the six Swedish startups were introduced to the French ecosystem and pitched their solutions to a selected committee of over 25 representatives from EIT Health partners, including PariSanté Campus, Alcen, Digital Pharma Lab, Fondation de l’Avenir, Medicen and Medtronic. “We want to overcome obstacles to innovation so we can improve healthcare delivery in Europe and make life-changing solutions possible. By working together, we can remove barriers across borders to create a more resilient and dynamic European healthcare system. This accelerator is a great example of how our network can provide the right ingredients to coach entrepreneurs, foster new businesses and spur growth,” says Jean-Marc Bourez, Managing Director, EIT Health France. The program was initiated with support from the Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova and within the framework of the strategic innovation partnership between Sweden and France. “This effort is in line with several of the goals in the Swedish Life Sciences Strategy, and is also a good example of what can be obtained within the French