Source animal health innovations and make connections at BioFIT 2024
Join us and shape the future of animal health at BioFIT
BioFIT being devoted to fostering early stage innovation deals in Life Sciences, a few years ago the SIMV became a partner of the event and started to organise its R&D Dating for Animal Health and Innovation within BioFIT. Thanks to this collaboration, both human and animal health key players are taking part in the event.
Take a look at the dedicated animal health activities below, including conferences, innovation presentations, and one-on-one meetings.
Discover the Animal Health Highlights track of our conference programme. This dedicated track will provide critical insights into investment trends and the innovative convergence of human and animal health to address the needs of an aging population.
Tuesday, December 3rd | 2.00 – 2.45 pm
Investors and Animal Health: Expectations and perspectives for 2025
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Animal health market is influenced by the demand of sustainable products, the ongoing search for more efficiency, safety and quality, as well as the demographically-influenced consumer behaviour towards animal health services. Investors will discuss current animal health investments, their roadmap and how projects can reach their interest.
What is the state of market dynamics regarding animal health investments and how does it impact investors’ perspectives? How can the sector become more appealing to investors? What drives the interest for investment and what are the key points of an attractive project? What criteria do investors prioritise and how can companies reach them? What are the trends implying for 2025 and beyond?
Tuesday, December 3rd | 3.00 – 3.30 pm
The Ageing of Man and Animal: crafting longer, happier and healthier lives for an ageing population of Pets and People through collaborative translational approaches
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Zoetis, the world’s leading animal health company, invites you to explore how human and animal health can converge for the mutual benefit of people and companion animals. While technological advancements in human and veterinary nutrition and medicine have helped to extend the lifespans of humans and pets alike, with a larger population of elderly patients we witness a corresponding rise in the incidence of certain chronic and age-related health conditions. Innovative solutions to enhance the care and quality of life for both people and our animal companions are more necessary than ever.
This session will explore how cutting-edge innovations in human medicine can be harnessed to enhance the quality of life of aging pets, and how data generated in animal patients can accelerate the development of human medicines. As we delve into the shared pathways of chronic diseases between pets and people, we will discuss the potential for startups and innovators in the human health sector to contribute to the progression of veterinary medicine while creating additional revenue streams for their businesses. We will discuss the scientific and regulatory parallels that guide the development of medicines across both industries, emphasizing the mutual benefits that arise from this interdisciplinary approach.
Join us to discover how the latest breakthroughs in human health can pave the way for transformative therapies in animal care, ultimately leading to a longer, happier and healthier future for our cherished four-legged companions.
Speaker: Olivier Martinon, Vice President External Innovation, Zoetis
BioFIT organises as well a pitch competition in the Animal Health sector.
The Animal Health Presentations are a great opportunity for young companies, TTOs, universities, research institutes and companies to present their innovative project to potential partners and investors in the Animal Health sector.
Tuesday, December 3rd | 4.15 – 5.00 pm
Animal Health Presentations
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The expected projects are innovations with a very broad theme in relation to animal well-being and health (diagnosis, prevention, vaccine, therapy, medical device, connected health, etc.). They can be at different levels of maturity (upstream, downstream or applied): no project is excluded at this stage. E-health projects in the field of veterinary medicine are also welcome.
The best projects will be selected to participate in the Animal Health Presentation during BioFIT and the winner will be recognised as the most innovative project in Europe in Animal Health.
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