The following companies and organizations are members of Oslo Medtech:
Medtech and eHealth companies
Hospitals and R&D institutions
Companies providing certification, quality assurance and regulatory affairs
Design, development and manufacturing companies
Investment companies and commercialization partners
Service Providers
Medtech and eHealth Companies
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Abilia AS
Abilia AS develop, produce and market products within the areas communication,alarm and environmental control. The users of the products are people with cognitive-, communications-, and physical function disorders. The company Abilia is a result of the newly merged companies Gewa and Falck Igle.
www.abilia.no
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Aluna AS
Aluna is focusing on creating a product portfolio directed against solving efficiency issues related to the process of ordering and delivery of consumables and inventory control in small and large organizations. The health sector uses excessive amount of time and resources with manual tasks and processes and to high costs on their purchases that we aim to solve.
In addition to this Aluna works towards solutions for elderly and other people in need of home care to improve the way they communicate with their service providers, suppliers and social networks. Their goal is to improve the quality of life and the ability to live longer at home. This will also help the Norwegian health sector to overcome the challenges of the aging population.
In all product related development Aluna seeks to cooperate with service providers, suppliers, consumers, innovation networks and innovation centres to achieve their goals.
Aluna’s vision is to combine business with making a difference in the community we all live in.
www.aluna.no
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Axis-Shield PoC AS
With over 40 years experience in development, manufacturing, marketing and sales of in vitro diagnostic products. Axis-Shield is dedicated to develop innovative test systems to the benefits of physicians and patients.
www.axis-shield.com
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Bakteriefritt AS
Bakteriefritt delivers unique disinfection services, technology, concept and solutions to the health sector and others. We provide preventive and curative disinfection – safe secure and cost effective.
www.bakteriefritt.no
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Biomolex AS
Biomolex AS was established in May 2001 by Ideas and the Research Foundation of the Norwegian Radium Hospital. Biomolex offer a new tool for researchers in the field of proteomics and tissue imaging/autoradiography. “Real time digital imaging”; high resolution and sensitivity for accurate quantification of protein expression arrays and tissue samples.
www.biomolex.no
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Brusell Dental AS
Brusell Dental meets the new ICT opportunities and challenges with focus on innovation. Our main innovation is the CapMouse - the oral interface - which offers everybody, especially disabled persons a revolutionary way to control the computer, smart phone, smart home- and all other electronic devices, TRULY hands free.
Brusell Dental AS main activity is research, prototype- and patent development,
as well as the identification and assessment of potential licensees and aggregation of knowledge.
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Calpro AS
Calpro AS develops, manufactures and sells in-vitro diagnostic assays for measurement of Calprotectin in stool samples and other body fluids.
Calprotectin is a general inflammation marker found in large amount in cytosol in white blood cells. Measurement of Calprotectin is used in general clinical practice for diagnosis if Inflammatory Bowel Disease and follow-up of such patients.
The company was started in 1993 and has at the moment two test commercial available, one CE-marked ELISA and one FDA approved ELISA. These products are available through distributors in Europe, Australia and USA. The company has 7 employees and is situated in Lysaker outside Oslo.
www.calpro.no
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CellCura AS
CellCura develops state-of-the-art products for the ART industry; the core technologies have been created through 15 years of R&D resulting in distinct products and equipment for IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) and stem cell industries.
www.cellcura.com
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Changetech AS
ePsychology. Changetech uses state-of-the-art psychological theory, research, and practice to deliver effective interventions and to provide users with an interactive, user-friendly, and engaging experience.
www.changetech.no |
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CESAM AS
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Cisco Systems AS
Cisco enables people to make powerful connections-whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible-providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.
www.cisco.no |
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Curvus Inc. / WPR Medical AS
Curvus will develop systems for physiological monitoring using wireless transmission technology leading to faster, simpler and more cost-effective treatment that allows patients to maintain a normal and active daily life.
www.curvus.com |
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DigiBeads AS
DigiBeads is a new company within medical and environmental biotechnology.
The company is developing and commercializing new technology and product concepts for applications in the fields of remote clinical diagnostics as well as decentralized screening and monitoring of food and environmental biomarkers.
Digibeads’ technologies include simple and rapid capture of bacteria, viruses or other target molecules using nano- and micrometer sized paramagnetic particles. The sensitive capture of target molecules is combined with microelectronic sensing and digital, web-based reporting of test results.
DigiBeads is seeking partnership with research institutions and companies in these market segments for development of easy-to-use, robust test platforms for “out-of-laboratory testing”.
www.digibeads.com |
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Dignio AS
Dignio enables elderly and fragile with long term conditions to live at home - in comfort - longer. In collaboration with home nurses in the municipalities, our services will enable individuals to take better care of themselves - to be in control of their own health, and when they need more assitance or in an emergency we will ensure there is someone who is watching over them to help out. This "someone" will be familiar with the user, and know his/her condition well. Selfcare and easy access to help, makes it easier for the person with a health condition to feel secure - living a life with dignity at home.
When people stay at home longer and there are fewer A&E and hospital admissions, there is a huge relief in total health expenses.
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dPCom AS
dPCom A/S is a Norwegian Med-Tech company, which allows healthcare professionals to safely and accurately monitor pressures in patients.
Our new method (Sensometrics® Technology) is suitable for use in intensive care units (ICU) and for diagnostic pressure monitoring in general.
Sensometrics® Technology significantly improves pressure diagnostics and quality control for healthcare professionals and has a leading role in non-invasive intracranial pressure diagnostics.
www.dpcom.com |
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Fimreite Software AS
Fimreite Software is an ISO 13485 certified medical technology company. Fimreite recognized the lack of timely and efficient methods to share and access patient imaging across the boundaries of diverse healthcare facilities, and realized this was an unmet need all over the world. In emergencies it is essential to be able to give the patient best possible treatment. Today we're providing a unique solution called PaCentric for the exchange of medical data.
www.fimreite.com
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Forget-me-not AS
Forget-me-not AS aims to facilitate independent living of people with dementia and to promote their wellbeing through provision of enabling technological products/services. The Forget-me-not electronic calendar was introduced on the market in 1998, followed by the Night and day calendar in 2004. The calendars were developed and trialled as part of research programmes supported by the European Commission and are sold to customers in many countries. Development and testing of an Internet-based service to support memory and pleasure is underway with partners in Norway, Germany and England. The project is supported by AAL, The Research Council of Norway and the European Commission.
www.forgetmenot.no/english
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GE Vingmed Ultrasound AS
GE Vingmed Ultrasound AS (est. 1985) (GEVU) is a world leader in development and manufacturing of ultrasound equipment for cardiovascular medicine and is a Center of Excellence in GE Healthcare. Headquartered in Horten and with offices in Trondheim and Oslo we collaborate closely with universities and research institutions in Norway and abroad. Most recently, GEVU has received worldwide recognition for its new handheld ultrasound device, the Vscan, which was voted to 14th place in Time Magazine’s list of 50 best innovations 2009. Vscan also received the Engineering Achievement of the Year Award for 2009 from the Norwegian Journal of Technology (Teknisk Ukeblad).
www.vividecho.com |
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Hewlett Packard
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at
www.hp.com |
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Hospitality AS
Hospital IT is the market leader of advanced IT systems for information and multimedia to the Norwegian Health care sector. The company provides a new efficient arena for cooperation between the different segments in the health sector: Patients and relatives, professionals and the home care industry. The easy to use solutions are presented on various digital tools such as touch screens, tv screens, and interactive screens. Hospital IT aims to create a new arena for effectivisation, communication, and information between the patient, their relatives and the health care sector by developing new technology.
www.hospitality.no
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Imatis AS
Imatis AS - leading in innovative software solutions for the healthcare industry. Our products focus on connecting people, information, processes and systems within a healthcare organization.
www.imatis.com
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Johnson & Johnson
Caring for the world, one person at a time…inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science − bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.
www.jnj.com
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Lumex AS
Lumex is a R&D driven company focused on developing innovative Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies. Our OCR technology has been developed to face up to the challenges posed by the full spectrum of conditions found in documents ranging from medical archives to old newspapers and books. OCR technology is also critical for a number of assistive devices for blind and partially sighted people.
www.lumex.no
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Max Manus AS
Max Manus is the leading distributor of speech recognition solutions in Scandinavia, with offices in Norway, Denmark and Sweden. We specialize in delivering customized efficient solutions to capture information for legal and healthcare institutions.
Max Manus delivers speech recognition solutions to some of the largest hospitals in Scandinavia. Scandinavia has some of the most technically advanced health care systems in the world, and the use of electronic patient records (EPR) is widespread.
With speech recognition integrated into the EPR, the patient record is updated automatically while the doctor is dictating, thus reducing document turnaround time and insuring patient safety. Using speech recognition and his customized auto texts the doctor is able to finish and approve the patient record before the patient even has left the hospital.
www.maxmanus.no
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MediStim ASA
MediStim develops, manufactures and distributes solutions for cardiac and vascular surgery.
www.medistim.com |
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Med-Storm Innovation AS
The Med-Storm Pain MonitorTM is an unique system capable of monitoring patient stress or pain during anaesthesia. The Pain MonitorTM method is unaffected by conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, lung disease, circulatory changes, medications that influence blood circulation or muscle relaxants.
www.med-storm.com |
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NeoRad AS
NeoRad AS designs and develops skin attachable ultrasound sensors to monitor clinical conditions inside the body. NeoRad has also developed and markets through its own distribution channels a needle holder for image guided interventions (Simplify™) and a laser guidance device for radiology, SimpliCT™.
www.neorad.no |
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NorChip AS
NorChip AS is a molecular diagnostics company with special competence within the field of mRNA diagnostics. NorChip AS manufactures and markets a diagnostic system capable of sensitive and accurate detection of oncogenic activity in cervical cells.
www.norchip.com |
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Novelda AS
Novelda AS is a fabless semiconductor company developing Ultra Wideband (UWB) short-range radar and communication products for the OEM-market.
www.novelda.no |
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Ostomycure AS
Ostomycure AS is a medical technology company, developing an innovative new solution for evacuating of fluids from the intestines. The technology is called Transcutaneous Evacuation Implant Technology, TIES™. The TIES™ technology is aimed to be an alternative for patients with inflammatory conditions in colon, cancer in the urinary bladder and cancer in rectum.
Ostomycure has just entered the clinical trial phase. In the pre-clinical phase Ostomycure showed, as the first company ever, that it is possible to get a good in-growth between intestine and a titanium implant.
Ostomycure is based at Oslo Innovation centre and is collaborating with Akershus University Hospital – Norway, Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge, Sweden, Oslo University Hospital - Rikshospitalet in Norway, Norrlands University Hospital in Umeå, Sweden and a number of service providers.
www.ostomycure.com |
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Otivio AS
Otivio AS was founded in January 2010 based on technology developed by MDs. Erling Rein and Marius Filtvedt at the University of Oslo. The technology can be used to heat or cool patients. Otivio therefore develops procedures and devices allowing optimal control of body core temperature. Otivio’s first goal is to develop a solution to prevent fever in stroke patients. The technology can also be used for therapeutic cooling or heating of patients that have become hypothermic.
www.otivio.com |
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Pattern Solutions AS
Pattern Solutions AS is developing software in datamining and pattern recognition to extract hidden information in large volumes of data. A software package has been developed to be able to systematically find “fingerprints” behind different diseases.
- Product: A software package in datamining & pattern recognition
- Service: Carrying out different kind of data analysis, in addition to traditional software development
- Competence: General, in software development, special in datamining, pattern recognition and highly dynamic systems
www.patternsolutions.no |
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PCI Biotech Holding ASA
PCI Biotech is an oncology-focused company developing combination products for localised cancer treatment. The products are based on PCI Biotech’s patented drug delivery technology, photochemical internalization (PCI), which can enhance the effect of anticancer drugs by targeted, light-directed drug delivery into cancer cells. The lead product, PC-A11, combines the proprietary photosensitiser Amphinex® with the well established cytotoxic agent bleomycin.
Head and Neck Squamos Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) is the primary target population for further development of PC-A11, and the company is also working to establish other cancer indications, as well as other drug combinations, where the PCI technology could potentially meet a need of improved local cancer control.
www.pcibiotech.no |
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Photocure ASA
Photocure is a Norwegian Specialty Pharma company built on a proprietary photodynamic technology platform – Photocure Technology™.The main focus lies on development and commercialization of highly selective and effective solutions for the dermatology and oncology market.
www.photocure.com
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Posicom AS
Posicom specializes in customized multimedia solutions for hospitals and healthcare institutions. Our product, Seekuence medical, is an effective tool to capture, systematize, record, retrieve and report valuable information.
www.posicom.no
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Prolex International AS
Prolex International is a startup company, developing a medical device that will help help men with a prostate and UI problem. Together with the device we develop a medical coating “Cystostatica” with cancer reducing/turn off effect.
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PubGeneAS
The company PubGene AS was established in August 2001 by researchers then at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway), and the Norwegian Radium Hospital (Norway). The PubGene vision is to become a leading supplier of domain-specific information search and analysis solutions. PubGene provides a public service for medical information.
www.coremine.com (BETA version of the new search tool)
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Redcord AS
Redcord has developed a unique treatment method for musculoskeletal disorders called Neurac (Neuromuscular Activation). Neurac aims at stimulating deactivated and weak muscles, restoring normal function and reducing the strain on other muscles.
The treatment consists of specially tailored exercises and techniques in Redcord slings, and has proven to give immediate and long time results for many musculoskeletal disorders. Based on this treatment method Redcord has also developed an effective concept for functional training using suspension and slings. A unique blend of applied scientific knowledge, patented equipment and guided advice from certified professionals ensures the Redcord system gets results within treatment, rehabilitation and functional training.
www.redcord.com
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SetredAS
Setred provides a new unique 3D display technology that enables a full depth experience without the use of goggles or headgear. It is a plug and play device that can be used with any computer using a standard graphics card. The display has a set of features that makes it uniquely suited for high-end users.
- High resolution and colour
- Large image depth
- Wide viewing zone which allows for multiple users
- True 3D, meaning the user can look around the object by moving her head sideways
The first product is a 20-inch 3D medical workstation display. Setred also has developed a 3D medical software platform especially suited for neurosurgery and diagnostic.
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SimSurgery AS
SimSurgery AS was established in 1999 and is today a leading provider of products and solutions for virtual reality based surgical simulation. SimSurgery’s simulation products are used in surgical training at leading institutions around the world.
www.simsurgery.com |
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Skannex AS
Skannex AS is a software company, specialized in creating solutions for the bio-technology market. We offer easy to use, flexible, all-purpose software reader systems based on standard scanner and camera technology.
www.skannex.com |
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TAGARNO AS
TAGARNO is an international company with more than 30 years of experience in developing ground breaking camera solutions.
Our core values include innovation, learning and cooperation with our collegues and business partners. This has resulted in a creative corporate culture that ensures the continuous development of the most intelligent and innovative camera solutions on the market - it is all about seeing solutions.
Seeing Solutions
TAGARNO's payoff is seeing solutions, and that is what we do. We create seeing solutions - products that make you see something you have not been able to see before, by finding the right solutions to design challenges, technological challenges, quality challenges and so forth.
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Telenor Norge ASA
For more than 150 years we have pioneered communications technology. Today we are a major worldwide player, but with the same single focus: Helping people to communicate.
www.telenor.no |
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Telenor Objects AS
As part of the Telenor Group, Telenor Objects AS delivers managed services for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication. Through our vision any device to any application we deliver services which makes it easier to share information between sensors and applications in a safe and secure manner. We call this the internet of things.
At the core of our services are our Shepherd® Platform and our Shepherd® Partner network which consists of system integrators, application developers and device suppliers.
Our aim is to increase the number of devices connected to the network infrastructure so that our customers can benefit from real time information on their assets.
www.telenorobjects.com |
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Universal Doctor Norway
Universal Doctor Speaker is a software which facilitates multilingual communication between patient and health personnel. Patients and medical workers may use thousands of phrases which the program offers to explain general symptoms or more specific situations and conditions. As an application, information about medical history, allergies, medication etc. is easily passed on in any language if medical assistance is needed when traveling abroad. Universal Doctor is to be considered a complement to the work of interpreters. It is a crucial tool in emergencies or when a mediator is impossible to reach. We have in our interest to help provide the best medical care by facilitating communication regardless of language.
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UroLogical AS
UroLogical AS is a Norwegian company in the life science / med-tech area. Dr. Knut Eilert Karlsen and Coventure AS founded the company in 2006, with development and marketing of the innovative urological product CathTract as business objective. The company is performing the clinical test of the product at Helse Bergen/Haukeland University Hospital, in order to achieve medical protocol and appropriate CE approval.
UroLogical AS aim for market introduction in Q4-2012, and are considering market access points and potential marketing-, production- and distribution channels.
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Viju AS
Viju AS is a specialist in design, implementation and support of collaborative solutions with more than 10 years of experience in both private and public sector. Our innovative solutions range from standardized video workplaces and operational support centers to telemedicin and mobile handheld videoconferencing for field use in different environments. Viju is located in Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen, Trondheim, Tønsberg, Stockholm, and Gothenburg, and we count around 100 employees.
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Vestfold Audi AS
Vestfold Audio AS (est. 1985) develops and manufactures products and systems that assist people in their daily life. Our product range include alarm and sensors systems, audio systems, voice amplification systems as well as integrated safety and information systems for the care of our elderly. The general users of our products are the hearing impaired and people with cognitive and physical function disorders, their relatives and social services involved with their care and safety.
Our aim is to become the chosen partner for safety and information systems and integration solutions for people with special needs and the care of our elderly.
Vestfold Audio AS is a Norwegian company situated in Sandefjord.
www.vestfoldaudio.no |
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VoluSense AS
VoluSense has developed a product, FloRight™, for non-invasive assessment of tidal breathing in neonates and children.
www.volusense.com |
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Companies providing certification, quality assurance and regulatory affairs
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Det Norske Veritas AS
DNV is an independent and autonomous foundation working to safeguard life, property and the environment. We are a knowledge-based company and our prime assets are the creativity, knowledge and expertise of our people. As a worldleading certification body and a global provider of solutions for managing risk, we work to help our customers safely and responsibility improve performance.
www.dnv.com |
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Landmark AS
Landmark AS provides consulting services in building competitive Quality Management Systems for compliance purposes or for improvement of your company’s performance. This includes tailor made documentation systems for design, development or manufacturing processes.
Landmark AS also performs audits in order to assess the quality system level of vendors, contract organizations or collaborating partners. As reference for all our work we use the ISO 9000:2000 standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines dependent on the project needs.
www.landmark-as.no/
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Haflan Resources AS
Haflan Resources provides consultancy and expertise within the area of quality assurance and regulatory affairs for medical device and IVD. Haflan Resources advices and supports medical device manufacturers during establishing, implementation and with maintenance of quality management systems. Other services include activities concerning applications for and preservation of registrations, and complete required audits." |
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NEMKO Group
Nemko Group offers testing, inspection and certification services concerning products and systems on a worldwide basis, being represented in more than 23 locations in 4 continents. Nemko is Notified Body for the Medical Device Directive and accredited for ISO 13485 certification. Nemko test laboratories are testing active medical devices in Europe, America and Asia.
www.nemko.com |
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Hospitals and R&D institutions
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Akershus University Hospital
Europe’s most modern university hospital - patient focused and patient friendly.
www.ahus.no |
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Helse Sør-Øst (South Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority) |
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Department of clinical and biomedical engineering (Medisinsk-teknologisk virksomhetsområde) at Oslo University Hospital
Department of clinical and biomedical engineering (Medisinsk-teknologisk virksomhetsområde) at Oslo University Hospital is a centre for medical technology. The department has the superior responsibility for all medical devices at the hospital, including public tender, procurement, maintenance, R&D and a series of analysis regarding medical devices.
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Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Department of Biopharmaceutical Production, provide services within development, manufacturing and quality control of sterile products for Biological processes, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device.
www.fhi.no |
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The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital
The Intervention Centre at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet is a R&D department developing new methods for treatment and diagnostics.
The department work closely with the biotechnology industry in developing new devices for medical practice.
www.ivs.no
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Oslo University College, Department of electrical and electronic engineering
Oslo University College (OUC) offers the broadest portfolio of professional studies available in Norway. Our teaching is founded on research and characterized by a close interaction between students and academic staff. At department of electrical and electronic engineering, we offer a bachelor degree in biomedical engineering where the students learn about the anatomy and physiology in addition to medical instrumentation and the technological perspective of medicine. Our research focus is on instrumentation and sensory schemes primary used in health related applications.
www.hio.no
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Simula Research Laboratory
Simula Research Laboratory's main objective is to generate new understanding and create vital knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value for society. Relevant activities are biomedical computing, cardiac computations and biomedical flows.
www.simula.no |
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Oslo University Hospital
Oslo University Hospital is owned by The South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority and consists of the previous University Hospital Trusts: Aker, Rikshospitalet and Ullevål. With its 20 000 employees and 1 million patient contacts per year, Oslo University Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Europe. More than 50 % of the Norwegian medical research is done at the hospital, 1500 papers are produced and 100 PhD’s graduate per year. The hospital has a number of national functions and national competence centres.
www.oslo-universtitetssykehus.no |
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Oslo University Hospital, Medisinsk-Teknologisk Virksomhet
www.med-tek.no
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SINTEF
The SINTEF Group is the largest independent research organization in Scandinavia and our goal is to contribute to wealth creation and to the sound and sustainable development of society. SINTEF provides research-based expertise, services and products ranging from micro- and nanotechnology, smart sensor systems, communication and software technology, computational software, information systems and security and safety. We develop functional materials for medical applications and we are engaged in many projects aimed at improving welfare technology for the benefit of an ageing population.
www.sintef.no |
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Teknologisk Institutt (TI) - Product Development
TI Product Development offers a complete portfolio of services spanning the entire development process, from idea and concept development to commercialization of finished product. We convert our customers’ technological challenges into distinct commercial opportunities.
We possess in-depth knowledge of technology development and technical innovation processes based on skills from a wide range of industrial and developmental fields. Our Clients range from small start-up companies to large established corporate enterprises, both nationally and abroad. We work to make sure your products are competitive - both in terms of price, market requirement and technology, whatever the size of your company. With our broad expertise in diverse fields including engineering, mechanical construction, electronics, materials technology and product testing, we are able to solve most challenges in-house.
www.teknologisk.no
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The Oslo School of Architecture and Design
The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) offers education in the areas of architecture, industrial design, landscape architecture and urbanism. The school has currently about 600 students and about 100 employees. The educational programs at AHO are professional educations. Organizing the studies in studios and focusing on working on projects are significant hallmarks. The institute of design with its main areas industrial design and interaction design is especially relevant for cooperation with Medtech.
www.aho.no |
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Design, development and manufacturing companies
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Creo Development AS
Creo Development has the expertise to take care of every step in the product development process, from early concept design to industrialized product ready for manufacturing. We specialize in development of medical products and devices and cooperate with international leading companies in the field.
www.creodev.no
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Designit AS
Designit is a strategic design consultancy with offices in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, London, Munich, Oslo, Paris and Shanghai. During the last 15 years, Designit has collaborated with healthcare businesses worldwide, to strengthen their position and pioneer new markets trough an array of solutions for the healthcare sector, from devices and branding to manuals, interface design and e-learning material.
www.designit.com |
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Kitron AS
Kitron is an international supplier of EMS (Electronic Manufacturing
Services) – providing the entire value chain from Design/
Development, NPI (New Product Introduction), Sourcing, Logistics,
Manufacturing, Redesign, Repair and Maintenance. Kitron
serves its customers (product owners) with high complexity
manufacturing within Medical equipment, Data/Telecom, Defence/
Aerospace, Energy, Offshore/Marine and other industrial
segments. Kitron has operations in Norway, Sweden, Germany,
Lithuania, USA and China.
www.kitron.com |
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Hapro AS
As one of the leading Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) companies in Norway, Hapro satisfy the customers need for services within production of professional electronics. We offer prototyping, industrialization, procurement, PCB assembly, system assembly, testing and test development in several industrial segments including Medical equipment. Hapro is flexible and have a high investment level. Our goal is to give our customers advantages in their own markets by delivering products with high quality and the right price, at the right time. Electronic is our nature.
www.hapro.no
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Propartner Defence AS
Propartner Defence AS is a leading Norwegian Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) supplier, specializing in manufacturing of advanced high reliability electronics including for the medical market. The companys ability to deliver high quality products, at competitive prices and on-time deliveries, contributes to customer success.
The company is based at Notodden, and have a 8500 square meter manufacturing site equipped with state-of-the-art production lines and test equipment. Propartner Defence is certified according to ISO 9001:2008 and manufacture according to AQAP 2120 and IPC-A-610/620 class 3.
www.ppdefence.no
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OMNI AS
- Your alliance partner in Electronics and Embedded Solutions.
OMNI links experienced and established high-tech organisations within: Concept development and system architecture, Software- and Electronics development, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Industrialisation; Test and Certification, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),Consulting and test. The following companies are part of the OMNI Group: Axxe AS, Mikrokrets AS, Applica Consulting AS
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Techni AS
TECHNI is a product development consultancy firm with departments within mechanical, electronic, software and industrial design. TECHNI specialize in developing challenging products and offer a full range of related services from initial market research to production follow-up.
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Investment companies and commercialization partners
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Biomedisinsk Innovasjon AS
Bio-Medisinsk Innovasjon AS (BMI) is holding a portfolio of promising companies and projects within the life science sector. BMI develops and invests in these companies/projects.
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Birk Venture AS
Birk Venture is a Scandinavian venture company exclusively focusing on the life science industry. The company was founded in 2010 by Hans Ivar Robinson. Our vision is to be a preferred business partner in the life science sector. We offer venture capital to young companies with significant growth prospects. Our broad industrial experience from life science and international network, are the foundation for our strategic and long-term investments in the sector.
Our focus is to identify great entrepreneurs and companies with unique technologies with the potential to bring new important health care products and services to the life science market. By partnering up with entrepreneurs as well as co-investors, we want to fully exploit the market potential offered by new technologies.
www.birkventure.no
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Oslo Innovation Centre, Forskningsparken
Oslo Innovation Center aims to be one of the leading centers in Europe for innovation and industrial development. Oslo Innovation Center’s incubator invests in new and innovative ideas with international potential. Focus areas include ICT, biotech and energy, as well as other industries considered on a case by case basis. Close relations to the entrepreneur and active ownership best describes our level of involvement. We provide all the necessary assistance and facilities for new business enterprises. About 140 companies is represented in the Oslo Innovation Center, which means that approx. 1700 people work in the Park.
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IT Fornebu Invest AS
IT Fornebu Invest AS is an investment company, targeting seed and early venture cases among others related to the sectors of biotech, health and medtech.
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Inven2 AS
Inven2 is the largest actor in Norway within commercialization of research and aims tobridge the gap between excellent research and future industry.
Inven2 was established 14th June 2010 by the University of Oslo, Oslo University Hospital and the South-East Regional Health Enterprise by the merger of Birkeland Innovasjon and Medinnova.
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IT Fornebu Visjon AS
IT Fornebu Visjon AS runs the secretariat for Oslo Medtech. The company creates innovation and business development by ;
- Providing management services to startups and SMEs.
- Providing consultancy services on innovation, and technology transfer
- Facilitating and developing innovative industrial networks and clusters
- Creating and developing innovative content and concepts
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Medinnova AS
Medinnova is a leading competence environment for the commercialisation of ideas within biomedicine and health care, product development and administration of research collaboration.
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NeoMed Management AS
NeoMed is managing a number of venture capital fund investing in the international healthcare and life sciences industries.
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Sarsia Seed Management AS
Sarsia Seed AS is a Norwegian Seed Capital Fund which invests in Norwegian early phase technology companies within the energy/cleantech and biotechnology/life science sectors.
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Springfondet AS
Springfondet is a seed capital fund located at Oslo Innovation Center in Oslo, Norway. The fund invests in technology startups across a broad range of industries.
Springfondet is owned by Oslo Innovation Center and Kistefos
www.springfondet.no
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Hotswap AB
HotSwap is an experienced engineering consultancy company with about 100 engineers. The company maintains a quality assurance system certified in accordance with ISO 13485:2003. HotSwap is active in all phases of the life cycle of a product – from concepts and innovations, through design, verification, validation, production setup and process validation to product maintenance, support, and face lift. We have a clear life science focus, with an extensive track record within medical device development. HotSwap offers services in mechanics, electronics, software, project management, regulatory advice, industrial design and ergonomics.
www.hotswap.eu
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LINK Medical Research AS
LINK Medical Research AS is a Full Service CRO (Contract Research Organization) with the main office in Nydalen, Oslo. Since its establishment in 1995 we have committed ourselves to clinical research and regulatory documentation, offering a broad range of clinical development capabilities, consulting on regulatory affairs, and services such as health economics, pharmacovigilance and quality assurance. Over the years, LINK has developed significant expertise in assisting a broad range of clients, primarily the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices industries, in developing health products.
Today, LINK is a natural and preferred partner for many pharmaceutical companies on the Scandinavian market. Our professional standards and many years of practical experience enable us to select the optimal strategy and design for successful projects. Moreover, we have established a branch in Sweden and expanded our operation to Sweden and Denmark.
Now in December 2010, we are 49 highly qualified employees working in LINK ready to live up to our mission to optimise and accelerate the product development for our customers.
www.linkmedical.no
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TFS Trial Form Support International (TFS)
TFS, established in 1996, is Europe’s largest non-listed clinical CRO, ranked 15th in the world.
TFS is headquartered in Lund, Sweden and is employing some 500 clinical research professionals in 21 countries across Europe, Japan and USA.
Over 100 leading life science companies devoted to drug- and medical device development are active customers to TFS.
TFS is operating in four different business areas; TFS Explore™ (Phase I studies), TFS Develop™ (full-service in Phase II- IV), TFS People™ (personnel resourcing solutions) and TFS Academy™ (educational programs within clinical research).
TFS is specialized in 6 core therapeutic areas: Oncology/Hematology, CNS/ Neurology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Vaccine and Immunology/Inflammation. Detailed information about TFS services, global locations and recent press releases can be found at www.trialformsupport.com
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World Courier AS
World Courier pioneered the offering of specialty logistics services for the medical and bio-pharmaceutical communities, transporting the first human heart tissue for transplant in 1984.
Today, as the leading specialty courier service for the pharmaceutical industry, World Courier is utilized in approximately 80% of the world’s clinical trials requiring the use of a specialty courier service.
Global Experience and Expertise
With experience in managing the logistics of over 7,500 clinical trials worldwide, World Courier is the acknowledged expert in handling temperature-sensitive specimen and drug shipments.
World Courier is also the only specialty courier with a truly global presence, having established over 140 offices throughout the world including many in emerging markets in the Far East, India, Eastern Europe and Latin America.
www.worldcourier.com
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