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MedUniq Center Centre de compétences dédié aux dispositifs médicaux In the heart of Europe, a pool of skills dedicated to medical devices Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 14 | 3 | 13 | 8 | |
Biofortis Accelerate your innovation with your clinical and microbiome partner! A leading C.R.O specialised in designing and running of experimental, pre-clinical sample analysis and clinical research projects, with a unique nutrition and microbiome analytical service: • Internal Clinical Investigation Centers and Central Lab capabilities, • Management of local and multi-center projects, • Extensive experience with microbiota tool box and metagenomics services, from sample collection to analytical processes and biostatistics Clinical Research, Central Laboratory, Microbiota platform, Clinical Investigation Center, Research program, Clinical Studies, and Clinical Trials | 8 | 4 | 3 | 87 | |
Eurasenior [Automatic translation follows] Eurasenior, Europe's first Silver Economy incubator, anchored in a system of excellence and innovation The ageing of the population is a demographic fact at the heart of the sector's development challenges. Indeed, the number of elderly people in France in 2050 is estimated at 24 million, or a third of the population. This is why Eurasanté decided to create Eurasenior, Europe's first incubator dedicated to ageing well. Anchored in a system of excellence and innovation, Eurasenior offers a range of services to support project leaders and entrepreneurs in #silvereconomy to create and develop their innovative startup in … Type: Incubators & VCs | 15 | 4 | 13 | 1 | |
Institute of Image-Guided Surgery (IHU Strasbourg) The Institute is a unique medical and surgical center dedicated to the management of digestive diseases. The Institute is: • A healthcare center offering personalized treatment using the least invasive techniques; • A research center gathering teams to design and develop instruments and procedures for the future; • An international training center for professionals and students driven to learn the most advanced minimally invasive practices. The Institute is a non-profit foundation designated as part of the Program “Investment for the Future”. Soins, Centre international de formation, R&D, Pathologies digestives, Réalité augmentée, Innovation, Robotique, Chirurgie mini-invasive, and Imagerie médicale Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech Technologies: Robotics | 39 | 9 | 9 | 88 | |
Institut Choiseul multiply opportunities of meetings and exchanges! The Institut Choiseul is an independent think-tank dedicated to the analysis of contemporary strategic issues and international economic questions. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entertainment | 185 | 81 | 134 | 52 | |
Institut Carnot STAR : Sport, Santé, Bien-Être [Automatic translation follows] Public system dedicated to the development of partnership research in the field of Sport, Health, Well-Being. The Carnot STAR Institute aims to support companies in the Sport, Health and Well-Being sector in their innovation approach, through research collaborations designed to meet their R&D needs. Through its 9 research units and service platforms, Carnot STAR offers manufacturers a set of scientific skills and associated technological resources. It is thus able to provide answers adapted to the needs of VSEs, SMEs, ETIs or large industrial groups in terms of: - Research & Development - Expertise and advice - Service … Type: Public | 29 | 5 | 26 | 8 | |
Inserm Transfert Votre partenaire en valorisation spécialisé dans le transfert de technologies en santé humaine et sciences de la vie Inserm Transfert is the Inserm subsidiary dedicated to value creation and technology transfert in lifescience and human health. Inserm Transfert, the private subsidiary of the French National Institute of the Health and Medical Research (Inserm), is responsible for value creation of Inserm innovations in human health and promotes long-term technology transfers in line with international best practices. Inserm Transfert SA was founded in 2000, and manages, under a Public Service Management Contract (Délégation de Service Public), the entire promotion and transfer of … Type: Incubators & VCs | 74 | 30 | 56 | 120 | |
ADNormandie [Automatic translation follows] AD Normandie is the one-stop shop for economic aid and development of Normandy businesses AD Normandie, the Development Agency for Normandy is the one-stop shop for economic aid and development of Normandy businesses support for Normandy businesses, export, real estate, innovation, fundraising, territories and networks, environment, strategy, and advice Type: Incubators & VCs | 94 | 23 | 81 | 52 | |
Forbes France [Automatic translation follows] Reference media for entrepreneurial success and the leaders of the world, today and tomorrow. Forbes France Magazine is the French version of the oldest North American business title: Forbes Magazine. Forbes offers all the latest news: business, politics, investment, technology, entrepreneur, management, Women entrepreneurs, Luxury. Forbes publishes many rankings recognized around the world. Forbes France Magazine works with Forbes, Forbes Asia and Forbes Europe. Forbes reaches more than 94 million people worldwide. Forbes France, Forbes, Forbes.Fr, Forbes.com, Politics, Business, Finance, Investment, Luxury, Lifestyle, Entrepreneur, Management, Ranking, Women@Forbes, Club Forbes, Forbes Asia, Forbes Europe, Forbes Life, Forbes Branvoice, … Type: Media | 167 | 55 | 88 | 73 | |
Fondation Hopale [Automatic translation follows] For over a century, the mission of the Hopale Foundation has been to repair the living. The Hopale Foundation brings together 6 hospitals and 7 medico-social structures in the Nord-Pas de Calais, treating orthopedic and neurological diseases. Highly specialized, the Hopale Foundation has been recognized for nearly 100 years in health. It specializes in: - Joint orthopedics, rheumatology - Injured athlete - Equipment and technical aids - Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation - Neurology - Head injury - Chronic pain - Pediatrics - Plastic, pressure sores, gastro - Imaging, laboratory - Insertion, reintegration - Medico-social For 15 years, it has … Type: SMB Activities: healthtech Technologies: SaaS | 10 | 2 | 8 | 558 | |
Facing Faces Institute Integrated in an hospital setting, the IFF is a multidisciplinary centre dedicated to disfigurement Born from the historical context of the World War I and the presence of the wounded veterans with facial injuries, maxillofacial surgery appeared and evolved progressively from the first transplants of living tissue to the first human partial face transplantation, which was performed for the first time at the CHU Amiens Picardie in 2005. Raised from this strong historical context, the Institut Faire Faces (IFF) was created on October 12th, 2009 under the impetus of Professors Bernard Devauchelle and Sylvie Testelin, in the form of an … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech healthtech | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |
lifetech.brussels lifetech.brussels is the entry point for health-tech projects in Brussels lifetech.brussels is a cluster of innovative players active in the health-tech scene in Brussels. Our mission is to foster entrepreneurship and innovation locally and internationally. We offer customized support to the companies and support the vitality of the whole ecosystem. The cluster gathers innovative companies, academic labs, hospitals, and support services. lifetech.brussels is part of hub.brussels, the Brussels Agency for Entrepreneurship. medtech, ehealth, digital health, biopharma, and wellbeing Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech healthtech | 24 | 6 | 16 | 1 | |
DECA-BFC [Automatic translation follows] Talent incubator The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté aCadémique Entrepreneurship System supports project leaders in the creation of innovative businesses. Strategy, Business Plan, Financing, Support, Training, and Network Type: Incubators & VCs | 37 | 15 | 20 | 8 | |
Le Village by CA Nord de France [Automatic translation follows] Start-up accelerator in #Lille 🚀 Cooperate to innovate 🤝 Benefiting from a cutting-edge environment and located in the heart of the regions, the start-ups of each Village by CA evolve in an innovation ecosystem open to many first-rate private and public partners. The Village by CA Nord de France supports, from creation to development, project leaders at the head of young innovative companies with high potential, mainly in the fields of Fintech and in the areas of excellence of the Crédit Agricole group: agriculture and agri-food, health and healthy aging, housing, energy and environmental economics. Located in … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech | 55 | 13 | 27 | 11 | |
French Healthcare Official English account of #FrenchHealthcare, an innovative public-private initiative promoting the healthcare 🇫🇷🩺 French Healthcare is a public-private initiative aimed at bringing together French companies, researchers, and healthcare professionals to jointly promote their activities internationally. This initiative is supported by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Business France and the French Healthcare Association. The collective brand French Healthcare has the ambition to build momentum through a collective approach so as to boost the influence of French expertise, know-how and technologies in the Healthcare industry. Type: Public Activities: healthtech | 43 | 10 | 36 | 3 | |
Enterprise Europe Network Hauts-de-France - EEN HDF [Automatic translation follows] Enterprise Europe Network is the largest European network dedicated to the innovation and internationalisation of SMEs. Enterprise Europe Network Hauts-de-France is the largest European network dedicated to the innovation and internationalisation of SMEs. We support companies in their digital and ecological transition, help them identify commercial and technological partners, and advise on European legislation and intellectual property. Thanks to our network of 3,000 experts in 60 countries, we offer unique European opportunities for the international development and technological innovation of SMEs. Contact us to benefit from our expertise and network, and propel your company onto international markets … Type: Public | 23 | 4 | 16 | 3 | |
NUCAPS 🔬 New encapsulation technology for the industrial development of Nanocapsules and Biocapsules 💊 Green Nanotechnology NUCAPS@ is a consortium comprised by two Pharmaceutical companies (Laboratorios Cinfa and IDIFARMA), a Food Technological Center (CNTA) and the University of Navarra. T his consortium has developed new solutions based on the use of Food proteins (GRAS) as casein, zein or soya for the oral delivery and controlled release of drugs/actives and/or microorganisms. Nanotechnology, Encapsulation, Nanoencapsulation, Microencapsulation, Food, Nutrition, Cosmetic, Farmaceutic, and Pharmaceutical Type: Startup Activities: deeptech biotech Technologies: Synthetic Biology Bio sourced materials | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20 | |
Innovation Skåne [Automatic translation follows] We are Region Skåne's Innovation Company. Innovation Skåne is a center for innovation management, where we act as a catalyst for innovation and development in Region Skåne. We are experts in leading, developing and driving innovation. We support and promote innovation processes, build strong collaborations and create value and benefit for Region Skåne with the goal of meeting challenges and opportunities in an efficient and sustainable way. As a hub for innovation, education and development, we lead innovation processes with methods and tools of the highest standard to ensure that solutions are implemented and used to increase … Type: Incubators & VCs | 20 | 3 | 19 | 47 | |
Centre Hélène Borel [Automatic translation follows] Association Loi 1901 welcoming and supporting adults with physical disabilities Association Loi 1901 which welcomes and supports adults with physical disabilities. handicap and care Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: legaltech | 21 | 1 | 20 | 150 | |
7Technopoles Bretagne [Automatic translation follows] Our ambition, innovation! 💫 The #7TechnopolesBretagne association was created in October 2014 by all the regional technopoles: Technopôle Brest Iroise, Technopole Anticipa (Lannion), Lorient Technopole, Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille, Rennes Atalante, Technopole Saint-Brieuc Armor and VIPE Vannes. This network represents a key operator of innovation in Brittany, based on a network of local actors [...] covering the entire Breton territory. ➡️ Our missions are structured around different actions: 〰️Support for the creation and development of innovative companies. 〰️ Organization of an annual training program for all the creators supported by the 7 Technopoles. 〰️ Organization of 2 flagship events … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: consulting | 45 | 19 | 21 | N/A | |
Fondation de Lille [Automatic translation follows] Foundation recognized as being of public utility, sheltering and territorial at the service of the inhabitants of Hauts-de-France. Foundation Recognized as being of Public Utility, the Fondation de Lille acts in all areas of general interest in close partnership with the various stakeholders of Nord and Pas-de-Calais. The Fondation de Lille carries out emergency social actions, access to education and training for all to access employment, for the environment with its Climate Solidarity Fund, for the promotion of the Francophonie by organizing the Alain Decaux Literary Prize of the Francophonie. Territorial Foundation, the Fondation de Lille is … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 20 | 6 | 20 | 4 | |
Atmo Hauts-de-France [Automatic translation follows] Atmo Hauts-de-France, the Air Observatory, monitors, informs, and provides support on air quality in Hauts-de-France Atmo Hauts-de-France, the Air Observatory, monitors, informs, and provides support on air quality in Hauts-de-France. Atmo Hauts-de-France, approved by the Ministry of the Environment, is a member of the Atmo France Federation, which brings together 18 Approved Air Quality Monitoring Associations (AASQA – 1 per administrative region of metropolitan France and overseas) and 1 Air Quality Monitoring Association (ASQA) located in New Caledonia. Atmo Hauts-de-France's missions: - Monitor the air we breathe - Provide daily information and alerts in the event of … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 26 | 7 | 20 | 65 | |
Expertisecentrum Dementie Vlaanderen [Automatic translation follows] Let knowledge work! From an emancipatory perspective, the Expertise Centre Dementia Flanders and the regional expertise centres for dementia want to strengthen the environment of the person with dementia by jointly seeking appropriate answers to the needs that arise. This can mean: providing information, expert advice, training, support and strengthening the social network, collaborating with other services, organisations and the educational field. Strengthening the expertise in the field of dementia at existing organisations and care providers is therefore essential. The gaps in the current range are signalled to the government. In Flanders, there is a great deal … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: silvertech healthtech | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22 | |
Université d'Artois [Automatic translation follows] A university close to you! Located in the cities of Arras, Béthune, Douai, Lens and Liévin, the University of Artois is a multipolar and multidisciplinary establishment that offers training in the following fields: - Sciences, Technologies, Health - Arts, Letters, Languages - Law, Economics, Management - Human and Social Sciences Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 9 | 3 | 6 | 1,119 | |
ECODAS The sustainable & proven treatment solution ECODAS is an innovative medical waste service company that provides integrated medical waste solutions to healthcare providers, medical waste generators, and service partners. Since 1993, our objective was to deliver safe, compliant, sustainable, cutting-edge, and cost-effective waste management and disposal alternatives that protect our public, preserve our planet, and meet economic and social needs. The patented ECODAS STERILIZER is based on automated autoclaving process combined with an advanced integrated pre-shredding design known as an Advanced/Hybrid Autoclaving System. In one enclosed computerized cycle, this non-burning clean technology neutralizes biomedical waste, reduce its volume by 80%, … Type: SMB Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | |
ON HEALTH [Automatic translation follows] The Media of Health Innovation ON HEALTH is a media platform dedicated to health innovation. ON HEALTH brings together the community of those who participate in health innovation: companies, researchers, students... Create, produce and distribute content around health innovation. https://linktr.ee/on_health Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 34 | 4 | 32 | 5 | |
Nutrikeo Feeding the world sustainably with new ideas 📣 Nutrikéo is the consulting agency for nutrition strategies 🧐 What do we do? We support actors in the nutrition-health sector in the food, nutrition and nutraceutical transition. 🔎 Our expertise - Our historical knowledge of 3 complementary and convergent sectors: Food, Nutra & Health. - Consulting (studies, innovation) and marketing & communication strategies. This complete vision enables us to identify trends and feed the sectors with each other. But also to put our sector hyper-expertise at the service of investment funds and sustainable growth. 🥝 Our vision Positive, healthy, sustainable, transparent, useful, … Type: SMB Activities: foodtech healthtech martech Technologies: Decarbonization | 36 | 5 | 31 | 33 | |
Mutuelle SMH [Automatic translation follows] A partner who shares your values For almost 50 years, SMH, a player in the Social and Solidarity Economy, has been a non-profit mutual insurance company with no shareholders to pay. It is rooted in Hauts de France, located in the Eurasanté park, at the gates of the Lille University Hospital. A true complementary health insurance, it defends intergenerational solidarity, without discrimination. The SMH mutual insurance company is committed to bringing solidarity to life to facilitate access to care for all. It is driven by the values of #proximity, #solidarity and democracy. The member is at the … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: insurtech healthtech | 4 | 4 | 1 | 35 | |
CHU de Lille [Automatic translation follows] Our progress is for life A university hospital campus of excellence With a community of more than 15,000 professionals, the Lille University Hospital is one of the largest health campuses in Northern Europe. Nearly 1.4 million patients are treated there each year, allowing the Lille University Hospital to develop expertise for both its referral and local activities. A priority for innovation With their expertise, the medical teams at the Lille University Hospital are behind many national and world firsts in terms of therapeutic innovations (the world's first hybrid cardiovascular Discovery room for vascular surgery, etc.). A recognized … Type: Public | 79 | 27 | 39 | 4,636 | |
URPS Médecins Libéraux Hauts-de-France [Automatic translation follows] Organization, evolution of the health offer. Serving doctors to meet the needs of their patients The main mission of the URPS ML is to contribute to the organization and evolution of the health offer in the region, in particular with the preparation of the regional health project PRS and its implementation. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 5 | 4 | 0 | 39 | |
Interreg Mattisse [Automatic translation follows] 3D matrices for tissue reconstruction Application to breast reconstruction The MAT(T)ISSE project proposes to create a new bioprosthesis, a class 3 implantable medical device, which aims to help the body restore damaged areas following curative surgical procedures. This tissue restoration is done by autologous removal of fat cells (adipose tissue) reimplanted on a synthetic and resorbable lace-type textile structure. The textile structure has a role of support, helping the implanted fat cells to multiply and revascularization. It is coupled with a bioresorbable and personalized 3D shell that delimits the volume to be reconstructed. Eventually, the resorbable support … Type: Startup Activities: deeptech Technologies: Synthetic Biology | 2 | 2 | 0 | N/A | |
Banque Populaire du Nord [Automatic translation follows] Premium Partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games A key player in the regional economy, Banque Populaire du Nord supports and encourages the audacity of all those who undertake. Its network is made up of 126 general public branches, 3 private management centers and 6 corporate business centers spread across the Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Somme, Aisne and Ardennes. It serves all customers: individuals, professionals, companies, institutions and local authorities. As a cooperative bank, Banque Populaire du Nord belongs to its 120,000 members. Its board of directors is made up of personalities from the region. This close … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech | 20 | 11 | 12 | 1,010 | |
French Tech Artois [Automatic translation follows] A community committed to promoting start-ups from the Artois region https://www.helloasso.com/associations/french-tech-artois French tech Artois is a grouping of innovative and dynamic startups from the Artois region and the cities of Arras, Lens and Béthune, united in an ecosystem aiming to stimulate the growth and development of these young companies 🐣. 👉 The aim of the association is to create a collaborative and sharing environment, where startups can exchange ideas, experiences and expertise. A wide range of resources and opportunities are here to support their growth, such as training, workshops and networking events 📚. All startups that want … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 33 | 5 | 7 | 1 | |
BGE Hauts de France [Automatic translation follows] Helping entrepreneurs succeed in Hauts-de-France More than 400,000 companies have been created in France with the help of the BGE network for over 40 years. This experience with business creators has allowed us to model the key success factors for your project. * Prepare yourself well, train yourself * Equip yourself well and finance your project * Mobilize networks around your project * Develop your entrepreneurial posture (ability to bounce back, curiosity, etc.) BGE has a team of professionals specializing in entrepreneurial project management. Near you, they have very good knowledge of your territory. They also rely … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech fintech | 30 | 6 | 21 | 170 | |
ALLIANCE EMPLOI [Automatic translation follows] We provide you with the right skills, at the right time, and at the right cost! ALLIANCE EMPLOI, France's leading employer group, brings together 422 member companies and provides them with nearly 780 employees (80% of them on permanent contracts) Service offer: part-time | direct recruitment | HR support The principle of part-time work: - Seasonal needs: ALLIANCE EMPLOI provides stable, loyal, motivated staff, whom you find year after year. - Part-time needs: ALLIANCE EMPLOI pools the needs of companies, and builds a full-time job, on a permanent contract, for the employee from several part-time needs. - … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: hrtech | 27 | 7 | 18 | 222 | |
SIB [numérique, santé et secteur public] [Automatic translation follows] leading public player in #digital serving #health and the #publicsector A leading cooperative player in digital serving health and the public sector, the SIB supports nearly 700 healthcare institutions and local authorities in their digital transformation. A public cooperation structure with expertise in the design and implementation of digital projects, the SIB relies on a wide range of digital services and recognized functional, technical and business expertise to meet the challenges and needs of its members and customers. A certified personal health data host (HDS) and ISO 9001 for all of its activities, it is also an … Type: Public Activities: healthtech it services | 36 | 6 | 29 | 321 | |
e4e6 Consulting Your support in Corporate Development & International Expansion Created in 2012, e4e6 Consulting is a France-based consultancy originally dedicated to healthcare and life sciences companies and which has recently expanded to other industries. At e4e6 Consulting, we provide hands-on, executive-level support to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups grow and thrive. With over a decade of experience in international expansion, strategy, and operational excellence, we drive your business forward with results-driven, customized solutions Over the last years, more than 60 projects of various scope and duration were run with clients in Europe, North America & Japan. We support … Type: SMB Activities: consulting | 13 | 1 | 13 | 2 | |
Novéka ! [Automatic translation follows] Taking care of innovation Entirely dedicated to connecting and collaborating individuals, Novéka helps promote the skills and know-how of the local ecosystem in the service of innovation, transformation and development of companies in the health sector and, in particular, medical devices and e-health in the AURA region. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 33 | 13 | 28 | 5 | |
Parc d'innovation de l'Artois [Automatic translation follows] The Eco-transition Hub in Hauts-de-France! The Artois Innovation Park is a support system for entrepreneurs dedicated to themes related to the eco-transition (industry, renewable energies, new generation housing, mobility of the future, green logistics, sustainable and innovative agriculture, digital, creative and cultural industry, sports and health economy). Entrepreneurship experts and public and private partners support project leaders via pre-incubation, incubation and acceleration programs with a specific feature: offering daily, multidisciplinary and tailor-made support on a unique theme in the region. Located in the 3 territories of Artois Béthune-Bruay-Artois-Lys Romane, Lens-Liévin, Hénin-Carvin, historically committed and experts on these … | 24 | 7 | 20 | 8 | |
AI Cluster Bulgaria AI Cluster Bulgaria The AI Cluster Bulgaria is a Non-Profit Organization that is bringing the knowledge for ML, NLP, IoT, AR, VR, Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition, Big Data & Analytics, 3D Printing, Cloud Computing and Networking & Interconnectivity - Smart Cities. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | |
Délégation générale du Québec à Paris (DGQP) [Automatic translation follows] The General Delegation of Quebec in Paris is the diplomatic representation of Quebec in France and the Principality of Monaco. It ensures the promotion and defense of Quebec's interests and the strengthening of its relations in the institutional, political, cultural, economic and scientific fields. Netiquette: https://bit.ly/NetiquetteMRIF diplomacy Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entertainment | 98 | 17 | 88 | 20 | |
Les Acteurs de la Compétence [Automatic translation follows] Creators of professional futures Les Acteurs de la Compétence is the leading professional federation representing training and skills development companies in France. It is a member of MEDEF, CPME, the Syntec Federation and the think tank The Shift Project. Les Acteurs de la Compétence are: • + 1,400 companies: training companies and associations, CFA, certifiers, consulting and support firms, digital solutions publishers, • 13 regional delegations for a presence throughout the territory. Professional training, Support, Skills development, Quality, Human capital, Employability, Certification, Consulting, Alternation, digital, and transformation Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 63 | 10 | 57 | 103 | |
Eco121 [Automatic translation follows] The monthly publication for decision-makers in Hauts-de-France Eco121, the monthly publication for decision-makers in Hauts-de-France. Type: Media | 46 | 8 | 41 | 4 | |
Phronetiq Streamline retirement transitions for companies & employees via employee-centric, intelligent and transparent planning Phronetiq is a digital platform that will streamline late career and retirement planning for companies and their employees. By supporting confident and smooth retirement transition processes, we normalise retirement transitions, bring trust and transparency into this uncomfortable process, and ensure companies plan retirements effectively and employees retire with confidence and purpose. Learn more at: www.phronetiq.com or contact us at us@phronetiq.com Launched at the Founder Institute behavioral science, Well-being, engagement, behavioral experiments, positive psychology , Delivering data, motivation, Inclusion, work-life balance, menthal health, decision making, longevity, retirement planning, … Type: Startup Activities: silvertech healthtech Technologies: A.I. Data Analytics | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
Health Valley Netherlands Health Valley accelerates innovation in healthcare and care Health Valley is the leading care innovation network of East Netherlands. We accelerate innovation through the use of technology. Our more than 250 partners include health facilities, knowledge institutes, the business community and authorities. We jointly focus on the health and (health)care of tomorrow. With our cross-sector view we explore possibilities for knowledge sharing, product innovation and market introduction. • We connect parties to realize improvements together. • We challenge institutes and businesses to accelerate. • We support and stimulate our partners to grow. Connect, Challenge and Grow with Health Valley Netherlands! … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 17 | 2 | 11 | 23 | |
HAX SOSV's program for early stage hard tech startups. HAX is SOSV's pre-seed program for hard tech. Startups apply to HAX with an initial prototype, customer insight, and vision. We then invest and build alongside our founders, fundamentally inflecting their technical progress with our team of engineers and investment partners. Founders should think of HAX as an extension of their engineering, business development, fundraising, design, and marketing teams. As startups reach critical milestones, we support fundraising strategy and investor introductions. We also continue to invest, to the tune of over $25 million USD per year globally, and just raised an additional … Type: Incubators & VCs Startup Activities: deeptech healthtech constructiontech martech Technologies: Robotics | 32 | 10 | 12 | 86 | |
MyData-TRUST - Data Protection & Privacy for Life Sciences When Data Protection meets Life Sciences MyData-TRUST supports Life Sciences Industry in leveraging compliance related to Data Protection & Privacy. MyData-TRUST is composed of a multi-disciplinary team including data privacy lawyers, IT security specialists and life sciences experts. We merge these skills and create a unique combination of skills and knowledge to efficiently address the client needs. MyData-Trust offers professional consulting services to assess the compliance of existing and new data processing activities and to setup corrective actions plan. MyData-TRUST has developed end-to-end solutions to guarantee the patients privacy and the compliance with Regulation in improving and streamlining critical study … Type: Startup Activities: privacytech Technologies: Data Analytics Cybersecurity | 9 | 3 | 7 | 124 | |
Delphy Worldwide Expertise for Food & Flowers! Delphy: Worldwide Expertise for Food & Flowers. Knowledge Development The core of Delphy is the development of knowledge about the cultivation of crops and the optimization of the cultivation conditions. By knowledge development in our own practice locations we can provide your company with the latest knowledge and insights. At our practice locations we develop key knowledge about crops, mechanization, automation, ICT applications and monitoring crops from a distance. Knowledge Implementation Delphy implements knowledge in all areas of cultivation: - Delphy advises growers, farmers and breeders - Delphy implements cultivation concepts - Delphy provides … Type: SMB Activities: agritech Technologies: Decarbonization | 4 | 1 | 3 | 253 | |
Night Riders Croatia [Automatic translation follows] NGO which gathers mountain bikers to delve into the world of night riding on mountains. We are an association called Night Drivers of Croatia, and we mostly hang out in the Zagreb area, where we organize night drives once a week on Thursdays. We gather at the foot of Medvednica and pedal along technical forest paths to the top of Sljemen, where we cooperate with mountain lodges. Upstairs, we refresh ourselves briefly with klopa and booze and a few stories about the dark sides of Sljemen, and then we descend on the bike paths through the forest … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech hrtech it services transporttech | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
One Nucleus Connecting Life Sciences About One Nucleus One Nucleus is a membership organisation for international life science and healthcare companies. We are based in Cambridge and London UK, the heart of Europe’s largest life science and healthcare cluster. Organisation History Established in 1997, and formerly known as ERBI, One Nucleus is a not-for-profit, membership organisation and located in Cambridge and London – the centre of Europe’s leading life science and healthcare cluster. More than 470 members include pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic companies and associated technical and commercial service providers. London and Cambridge One Nucleus was formed in April 2010 … Type: SMB Activities: deeptech biotech healthtech | 42 | 6 | 26 | 27 | |
UFR3S - Université de Lille [Automatic translation follows] Official Linkedin page of UFR3S - University of Lille (Health Engineering and Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Sports and Physical Education Sciences) Type: SMB Activities: healthtech edtech | 6 | 1 | 1 | 264 | |
ECHAlliance - The Global Health Connector The Global Health Connector ECHAlliance is the Global Connector for Digital Health. We facilitate multi-stakeholder connections in various health ecosystems to drive sustainable change and disruption in the delivery of health and social care. Our global network of Digital Health Alliances connects 78 countries and 4.4 billion people (Europe, USA, Canada, China, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Americas and the Pacific). Our community of over 22,000 experts, including · Government · Health & social care providers · Leading companies and multinationals · Start-ups · Researchers · Insurance companies · Patients groups and citizens · The investment community ECHAlliance Group … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 42 | 7 | 57 | 34 | |
Sint Maartenskliniek [Automatic translation follows] Moving forward At Sint Maartenskliniek, everything revolves around human movement. As a specialized hospital, we are a leader in the treatment of posture and movement disorders in the Netherlands and Europe. We are known for our approach to complex disorders. But you can also contact us for common complaints or injuries in the field of orthopedics, rheumatology, rehabilitation medicine and pain management. We offer treatments and care at various locations in the Netherlands: in Nijmegen, Woerden and Boxmeer. hospital, orthopedics, rheumatology, rehabilitation, posture, movement, and pain management Type: Large company | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1,134 | |
Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia [Automatic translation follows] Appetite for innovation Walloon competitiveness cluster expert in the agri-food sector Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: consulting | 16 | 7 | 10 | 19 | |
Sirris | Innovation forward The innovation companion of the technology industry Sirris provides hands-on support to all Belgian companies who’re carrying out technological innovation projects in one of these domains: advanced manufacturing, product innovation, digital transformation, the green transition and innovation management. Along every step of the innovation journey, they receive technological support, training and access to top infrastructure as well as as well as joint industrial R&D, tailored advice on new applications, intellectual property, funding and other topics. Looking for technological support? Go to www.sirris.be for more info or contact us at innovation@sirris.be. Materials engineering, Mechatronical engineering, Precision manufacturing, ICT, Additive manufacturing, Sustainability, … Type: SMB Activities: it services cleantech greentech industry 4.0 Technologies: New Materials 3D Printing | 28 | 13 | 15 | 215 | |
FreshBlood HealthTech We support healthcare innovation in Romania and Eastern Europe. FreshBlood is an Non Governmental Organization aiming to support health innovation by connecting innovators to things that they need, providing feedback and mentoring. FreshBlood helps new startups in healthcare by merging medical knowledge with technology. We are exploring the potential to solve challenges that healthcare faces nowadays. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: biotech deeptech healthtech | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
Council of European BioRegions - CEBR The membership-driven Network of Life Science Clusters and Regional Ecosystems across Europe The Council of European BioRegions is a network of clusters and bio communities across Europe and worldwide, with the mission to defragment biotechnology and its support in Europe. CEBR represents more than 45 subscription members in Europe and a large number of clusters partners across the world. From emerging clusters to mature ones, with members including life science business network, science parks, regional development agencies and incubators. Together, we represent and support a critical mass of SMEs as well as Universities and Research Centres. Our Vision To strengthen … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech | 17 | 2 | 17 | 10 | |
OBN (UK) Ltd The membership organisation supporting & bringing together UK’s life sciences companies, corporate partners & investors OBN is the membership organisation supporting and bringing together the UK's emerging life science companies, corporate partners and investors. Our c.500 member companies are located across the Golden Triangle and beyond, and benefit from our networking, partnering, purchasing, advising, and advocacy activities. OBN organises BioTrinity - Europe's Leading Investment and Biopartnering Conference, find out more at www.biotrinity.com. Networking Events, Partnering (BioTrinity), Advising: Cluster Analysis and Business Development, Group Purchasing Consortium, Advocacy, Conferences, BioTech, and Life Sciences Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech | 33 | 5 | 24 | 30 | |
Turku Science Park Ltd We are now Business Turku. Follow us: @business turku ! (all updates and news will be on Business Turku page) Our services cover the entire life-cycle of entrepreneurial activities, ranging from testing a business idea and establishing a company to internationalization and expanding of international business operations. Type: Media | 13 | 1 | 13 | 28 | |
European Think Tank Pour la Solidarité [Automatic translation follows] Understand, Connect and Support to Act Pour la Solidarité (PLS) positions itself as a service provider for socio-economic and political actors wishing to act professionally in the European field of solidarity. In constant contact with the European institutions, Pour la Solidarité meets the expectations of solidarity actors in Europe. We intend to play an active role in the formulation of sustainable public policies, increasing companies' interest in their social responsibility, promoting the social economy and encouraging citizens' participation in decision-making processes in order to meet the many emerging challenges and contribute to building a united Europe that … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech | 26 | 9 | 10 | 23 | |
bioPmed - Piemonte Healthcare Cluster Polo di Innovazione della Salute e delle Scienze della Vita piemontese || Healthcare Innovation cluster bioPmed is the Italian innovation cluster dedicated to life sciences and healthcare. Managed by Bioindustry Park, it is based near Torino and covers both Piemonte and Aosta Valley Regions (4.5M inhabitants and 118Billion GDP). Its more than 90 members and a community of more than 400 players represent the entire healthcare value chain: universities, R&D centres, start-ups and SMEs, large multinationals, foundations, local healthcare providers, dedicated training institutions and specialized service providers, all the cluster members share a common vision and a strategic approach towards … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech healthtech | 9 | 2 | 6 | 7 | |
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Supporting SMEs and innovation European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) managing all the activities of the European Innovation Council and programmes related to small and medium-sized enterprises. Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_EISMEA Data protection: http://europa.eu/!fc89kC SME, Business, Funding, Support, Horizon 2020, Innovation, Horizon Europe, Consumer, and Standardization Type: Public | 80 | 60 | 11 | 778 | |
Cluster Sports & Technology [Automatic translation follows] Innovation for Performance & Vitality Forging golden triangles Bringing together sports, knowledge and business to achieve innovations. That is what the Sports and Technology foundation does. With the aim of more medals, more people who play sports and exercise and more business. Because innovations in sports bring opportunities for companies and possibilities for new entrepreneurship. We call that forging golden triangles. Top region South-East Netherlands Located in the heart of South-East Netherlands and the Brainport Region Eindhoven, Sports and Technology gives you access to an extensive regional and (inter)national network of top companies, enthusiastic and innovative start-ups, … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 | |
Donostia Sustapena - Fomento San Sebastián [Automatic translation follows] ➤ We are the economic development agency of Donostia ➤ We are the economic development agency of San Sebastián Our goal is to promote the city's economy and employment, so that Donostia is not only a beautiful place to live, but also an ideal place to work on and develop a business project. We have already been working for more than 120 years to make Donostia an innovative, sustainable and smart city facing the world. ---------- Our objective is to boost the economy and employment of the city so that San Sebastián is not only a great … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: smart city | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25 | |
flanders.bio the cluster organisation empowering a life sciences driven network economy. flanders.bio is the cluster organisation empowering a life sciences driven network economy. We help our members to create value by organising networking and training activities, supporting internationalisation, providing services and building expertise. Biotechnology, life sciences, Sector organisation, MedTech, Agrotechnology, biotech, healthcare, Cluster, and agtech Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech | 36 | 7 | 26 | 25 | |
Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen Programme européen de coopération transfrontalière - Europees programma voor grensoverschrijdende samenwerking WHO ARE WE? The Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen European territorial cooperation programme is designed to encourage cross-border exchanges between the Hauts-de-France and Grand Est regions, Wallonia and West and East Flanders. Its aim is to bring together shared skills while making the most of the assets of each of the regions concerned, for the benefit of the populations of the area. WHAT ARE WE DOING? For the period 2021 - 2027, a budget of €268 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will be allocated to the programme to support … Type: Public | 24 | 14 | 7 | 24 | |
Euromontana Euromontana is the European multisectoral association for co-operation and development of mountain territories. It embraces regional and national mountain organisations throughout greater Europe, including regional development agencies, local authorities, agriculture organisations, environmental agencies, forestry organisations and research institutes. Euromontana’s mission is to promote living mountains, integrated and sustainable development and quality of life in mountain areas. In order to achieve this, Euromontana facilitates the exchange of information and experience among these areas by organising seminars and major conferences, by conducting and collaborating in studies, by developing, managing and participating in European projects and by working with the European institutions on … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: greentech | 15 | 4 | 12 | 7 | |
Science & Engineering Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA) We facilitate health technology innovation and accelerate the journey from concept to commercialisation. Science & Engineering Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA) is a global networking organization with over 1,500 members dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovation. Founded in 2005 as an organisation to understand and meet the needs of small healthcare businesses, we are one of the largest networks of individuals from Academia, Business and Care/Clinicians, with the purpose of improving health and increasing wealth. We were founded in 2005 as an organisation to understand and meet the needs of small healthcare businesses and we’ve grown into one of the largest … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 18 | 1 | 14 | 11 | |
Enactus We believe investing in students who take ENtrepreneurial ACTion for others creates a better world for US all. We are an international non-profit organization that believes investing in students who take ENTrepreneurial ACTion for others creates a better world for US all. For more information, visit enactus.org. Social Media Community Guidelines Enactus lives our values of integrity, passion, innovation, and, collaboration in all that we do. We use the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (or Global Goals) as a framework to engage future NextGen Leaders to fulfill our vision of creating a better, more sustainable world. In that vein, … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech | 52 | 29 | 13 | 2,791 | |
University of Naples Federico II higher education and research training We are convinced that achieving such integration makes the university a much nicer place to learn and work. Proud of the nearly eight-century history of our Institution, we are striving to keep pace with the ever-faster changes of the modern world as we look to the future. We accept the challenge of training competent, open-minded professionals, aware of the rapidly changing needs of a collective human society, for we are all but convinced that knowledge is the most rewarding achievement for mankind. In allegiance to these principles, we are pursuing excellence, making every effort to … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 21 | 6 | 5 | 2,715 | |
FreeMind Group Helping life science companies win non-dilutive funds from US federal agencies & private foundations to fund their R&D We're celebrating our 25th anniversary! Established in 1999, the FreeMind Group mission is to assist life science organizations secure non-dilutive funding from US federal agencies and private foundations to fund R&D. For each project in our client’s pipeline, we provide a robust, long-term, multi-submission granting strategy. Our team is well versed in the interests, goals, and available funding opportunities of each funding source. Combining their extraordinary scientific understandings, innovative business and financial expertise, and writing and presentation skills, our team works with … Type: Incubators & VCs | 9 | 1 | 9 | 84 | |
Instituto de Medicina Molecular On the verge of Discovery The GIMM Foundation is the result of the merger of the Gulbenkian Science Institute and the Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes. - A Fundação GIMM resulta da fusão do Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência e do Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes. On the Verge of Discovery. https://gimm.pt/ Biomedical Research, Cell and Developmental Biology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, and Neurosciences Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: biotech deeptech | 16 | 3 | 16 | 491 | |
Life Sciences Baltics Get ahead of the game! Life Sciences Baltics is hosted by Innovation Agency Lithuania. Life Sciences Baltics is the leading event in the Baltic countries serving as a meeting point for life sciences professionals from all around the world. Whether you need to kick off the project, generate leads, or engage in invaluable partnership, you will find it all on 17-18 September in Vilnius, Lithuania. Conference, exhibition, B2B partnering, startup pitch challenge and networking – all formats to power up your relevant business interactions. Life Sciences Baltics attracts founders and CEOs of companies and fast-growing startups, tech scouts and researchers, … Type: Public | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 | |
Ingredia We are a medium sized dry ingredients blender, primarily Kosher and Halal Dairy We are SQF certified. We toll blend and have our own line of dairy ingredients, specializing in yogurt and ice cream dry ingredients. | 3 | 3 | 0 | 68 | |
Materia Nova Future materials made by todays people Materia Nova is recognized as a technological accelerator of sustainable innovations in the field of new materials and processes. The services provided are as diverse as Materials and Processes conception and innovation, Equipment Design and Process Upscaling, Analysis and Characterization, Life Cycle Thinking and Project Development and Management. The approach of Materia Nova is based on an open and collaborative innovation. From the understanding of the problems and requirements of the customers, the best scientific and technical solutions are chosen and then tested on a pilot-scale before industrialization. The expertise of Materia Nova in … Type: SMB Activities: greentech cleantech Technologies: New Materials | 6 | 3 | 3 | 85 | |
Baxter International Inc. For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world. We believe every person — regardless of who they are or where they are from — deserves a chance to live a healthy life, free from illness and full of possibility. At the intersection of progress and purpose is where we are redefining what it means to be a global medtech leader. It is where we are relentlessly pursuing healthcare transformation, fueled by our compassion for patients and providers and the challenges they face. … Type: Large company | 41 | 5 | 4 | 40,463 | |
Innovation Forum We drive innovative technology development by connecting innovators, industry, and investors. The Innovation Forum is an international grassroots network that supports scientific entrepreneurs aiming to build ambitious companies at the intersection of science, technology and health. Their IMAGINE IF! initiative is a leading pre-acceleration programme for early-stage science-based ventures providing start-ups with extensive opportunities to take their venture to the next level through structured interactions with key stakeholders, tailored expert mentoring and connections with other founders and companies. Global branches: - UK: Cambridge, Oxford, London, Manchester - US: New York City - Switzerland: Lausanne - Spain: Barcelona - Serbia: Belgrade … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech biotech | 32 | 4 | 27 | 53 | |
Radboudumc To have a significant impact on health and healthcare. Radboud university medical center is a leading academic centre for medical science, education and health care. Knowledge forms the heart of our organisation, connecting research, education and patient care. Over 9.000 staff and 3.000 students are committed and ambitious to contribute to the future of health care and medical science. Type: Large company | 13 | 6 | 1 | 9,354 | |
Ticbiomed We are a non-profit organisation specialised in digital transformation and Lean Procurement of Innovation in Healthcare En Ticbiomed conectamos con éxito oportunidades y soluciones en salud digital. Construimos puentes entre los actores del ecosistema. Impulsamos, aceleramos y optimizamos proyectos empresariales. Facilitamos acuerdos entre grandes empresas, organizaciones sanitarias, pymes y emprendedores para poner en marcha proyectos de salud digital. Somos una asociación empresarial. Impulsamos la salud digital a nivel nacional y europeo. *** Ticbiomed is a business association that promotes collaborative projects in digital health. We facilitate open-innovation agreements between different eHealth stakeholders. We successfully connect unmet needs with market solutions. … Tags: H2020 Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 26 | 5 | 18 | 15 | |
Catalonia.Health (CataloniaBio & HealthTech) We're the organisation that represent companies in the #biomedicine and #health sector in Catalonia CataloniaBio & HealthTech is the organisation that represents companies in the biomedicine and health sector in Catalonia. It strives to defend and promote the interests of the business fabric in the sector; boost the competitiveness and size of companies so they can generate new products and services to make people healthier; create value in the sector by promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and the network, and position Catalonia as one of the top health hubs in the world. Created in 2006 through the initiative of several entrepreneurs in … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech | 34 | 5 | 27 | 23 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services By Your Side for a Healthier World West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering billions of components and devices each year. In 2023, West commemorated a century of groundbreaking innovation that has shaped the landscape of healthcare and impacted the lives of patients around the world. This milestone served as a … Type: Large company | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5,289 | |
Centexbel create - solve - inspire - connect Centexbel, the Textile Competence Centre, was founded in 1950 at the initiative of Fedustria, the Belgian professional organisation of the textile industry to reinforce the competitive position of the Belgian textile companies. Centexbel assists textile manufacturers in introducing technological innovations and in keeping an open mind to economic, social, demographic and other evolutions as well as to technical developments tacking place in other industrial sectors. These innovations and an open mind are crucial elements to survive in a globalised economy. To fulfil this mission, Centexbel offers an extensive range of activities and services … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: greentech | 15 | 10 | 3 | 165 | |
World Trade Center Twente Connecting the Business World - Hét platform voor internationaal ondernemen The platform for international business World Trade Center Twente - The Netherlands The World Trade Center Twente in Hengelo is part of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) with over 300 establishments in 92 different countries and HQ in New York. The objective of the WTCA is to grow international trade. Entering the WTC network you will connect to more than 750.000 companies and institutions worldwide. Unleash your full potential within the WTC network. World Trade Center Twente will focus on the exchange of knowledge and technology and to boost … Type: Event NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech | 15 | 0 | 14 | 15 | |
In4care [Automatic translation follows] Realizes innovations in healthcare and welfare In4care vzw is a membership organization for and by healthcare & welfare sector. In4care wants to address current needs within the healthcare sector through innovative and practice-oriented projects. In4care wants to help the healthcare sector prepare for the future. As a neutral organization, in4care will contribute to concrete solutions by bringing together resources, ideas and organizations from within and outside the healthcare sector. In4care stands for interface, innovate, incubate and invest. Four pillars that form the basis for what in4care wants to achieve in the long term. Type: Incubators & VCs NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 8 | 5 | 3 | 13 | |
TechniquesHospi [Automatic translation follows] Hospital Techniques, General Health Technology Review since 1945. Biomedical Engineering, Imaging, Quality, Hygiene, DD ... Type: Startup Activities: consulting healthtech | 2 | 1 | 2 | N/A |