Dexterous Endoscopes wins Venture Kick Stage 2
Dexterous Endoscopes has been awarded CHF 40,000 from Venture Kick Stage 2 to further advance the development of its novel endoscope for ear, nose, and throat procedures, as well as future applications in urology and gastrointestinal interventions.
Following the successful completion of Stage 1, this achievement reflects strong validation from the Swiss startup ecosystem and continued confidence in the potential of our technology. Venture Kick supports high-potential startups across Switzerland, providing both funding and access to an extensive network of investors and experts.
The funding will be used to accelerate preclinical validation and refine the design of our endoscope in close collaboration with surgeons. This milestone brings us one step closer to enabling new minimally invasive procedures in difficult-to-reach areas and improving outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers.
Source:
https://www.venturekick.ch/CHF-40000-for-adaptable-endoscopes-AIdriven-protein-optimization-and-nextgen-solar-installations
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