Tech4Eva

🏆Every year, our partner WIPO Global Awards celebrate small businesses and start-ups that leverage intellectual property-backed innovation and creation in an exceptional manner to achieve business goals and improve society.

The annual Awards contest is organised for applicants originating from WIPO's 194 Member States and diverse economic sectors.

Key facts:
Application period: January 15 – March 31, 2026
Eligible companies: SMEs, startups, spin-offs
Categories: Startups | SMEs | Sports
Special mentions: Best Woman Entrepreneur, Best Youth Entrepreneur
Cost: Free of charge
Ceremony: WIPO Headquarters, Geneva (July 10, 2026)
Organizer: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

More info: https://hubs.li/Q03_VYlL0
Don't miss the opportunity to apply here: https://hubs.li/Q03_VWd-0

EPFL Innovation Park

📢January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical cancer begins in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the va**na, and is almost always linked to persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV). While HPV is common, a long-lasting infection can cause abnormal cervical cell changes that may progress into cancer if they are not detected early.

Cervical cancer is most frequently diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 64, with the average age being 50. It rarely develops in women younger than 20.

👉You can reduce cervical cancer risk by receiving the HPV vaccine, practising safer s*x, limiting the number of s*xual partners, avoiding smoking, and staying consistent with recommended screening. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers worldwide.

Tech4Eva start-ups prioritising prevention and treatment of cervical cancer include: CareNX Diagnostics, Cc Diagnostics, Curiva, GIC Med, Timser, and Predica Diagnostics

💙Let’s come together to raise awareness about one of the most preventable cancers and take proactive steps to drive change in women’s health.

🏔️✨ To all founders, innovators, partners and supporters walking bold paths to advance women’s health — thank you for your dedication and vision!

May the new year bring fresh momentum, meaningful progress and collective impact. ✨🌟

Happy New Year from the Tech4Eva team! 💜

🇨🇭 Swiss Femtech Is Growing Fast 🇨🇭
We’d like to share some exciting insights from our research on the Swiss women’s health ecosystem, revealing rapid growth and innovation in Femtech since 2021📈
In just five years, the number of Femtech start-ups in Switzerland has more than doubled, from 33 in 2021 to 69 in 2025 (+109%), representing an annualised growth rate of ~21%.

But growth isn’t just about numbers. The ecosystem is also becoming more diverse and mature:
✨ Start-ups are expanding beyond reproductive health into Oncology, women-specific diseases & prevention (22%), as well as Wellness, General Health & Healthy Aging (30%).
📱 Solution types have evolved too: apps & software now represent 43% of solutions, with diagnostics at 23%, signalling a strong shift toward digital and data-driven care.
👩‍💼 And importantly, 70% of Swiss Femtech founders are women, reinforcing female leadership in shaping the future of women’s health.

Together, these trends position Switzerland as a rapidly growing and increasingly holistic Femtech hub.

The journey has just begun! 🚀 🇨🇭 We aim to inspire entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders to engage with a booming FemTech sector ready to shape the future of women’s health.

Don’t see your start-up listed? Then contact us to be added.

💛 Tech4Eva celebrates five years of accelerating Femtech innovation.

Since 2021, the program has supported 110 start-ups from 71 countries, helping them raise over CHF 294 million to advance women’s health innovation.

✨ Today’s Closing Event in Zurich brings together founders, investors, researchers and partners to reflect on the impact achieved so far — and the opportunities ahead.

🚀 From breakthrough diagnostics to menopause care, fertility, prevention and mental health, the 2025 cohort is showcasing the progress accomplished over the past six months.

👉 Full press release: https://hubs.li/Q03WQh060

A special thank you to EPFL Innovation Park and Groupe Mutuel for supporting the growth of Femtech innovation.