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Advancing Animal Health: The mission of Diagnostics for Animals

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Diagnostics for Animals is the representative World Federation of the Veterinary Diagnostic Industry.

We explain the benefit of our products,
We Work for a harmonized, efficient, and transparent regulatory framework
We promote Innovation in emerging diseases or responsible prescription of antibiotics
We dialogue and collaborate with other Animal Health institutions and stakeholders.

D4A represents almost 90% of the companies operating on this market.

In 2025, all our 28 companies are accredited according to quality systems (ISO 9001 at least).

Our Database:

D4A database offers more than 3300 animal health diagnostics available on our website.

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Introducing Provaxs: Pioneering Animal Health innovations at Ghent University

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Provaxs is the leading business development center at Ghent University, dedicated to advancing animal health. We bridge the gap between industry and academia, fostering collaborations that drive the transfer of groundbreaking technologies. Their focus is on developing innovative solutions to enhance animal health and welfare.

Highlights of their offerings:

UGent Cross-Health Platform: A unique initiative that fosters multidisciplinary research and innovation activities, spanning across species (human, companion animals, livestock) and integrating diverse technologies such as medtech, AI, medicinal chemistry, and tissue engineering. This platform is at the forefront of creating novel applications for animal health.
Collaborative Expertise: They bring together researchers with complementary skills, enabling breakthroughs in health applications that benefit multiple species. Their work spans discovery and applied research, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in animal health.

Join Provaxs to co-create the future of animal health through cutting-edge research and technology transfer.

Sven Arnouts, Business Development Manager, PROVAXS

“It is our ambition to advance innovations in animal health care by combining scientific expertise, knowledge and know-how on animal health with an entrepreneurial organisation of scientists and experienced tech-transfer professionals ”

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Choose the best way to participate in BioFIT!

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Secure your spot at BioFIT 2025 today

The Super Early Bird offer expires tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to join Europe’s leading event for technology transfer, early-stage innovation and investment rounds in Life Sciences at the best possible price.

Choose the best way to participate:

🤝 As a delegate: Unlock premium networking opportunities
Gain full access to the partnering platform to schedule one-on-one meetings with top investors, industry leaders and innovation experts. Expand your network and forge new collaborations.

💡 As an exhibitor: Showcase your innovation
Position your company at the heart of BioFIT by exhibiting your cutting-edge solutions, products or services. Increase your brand visibility and connect with decision-makers looking for new technologies. Thanks to the Super Early Bird offer you can save over €460 on a 6m² stand.

Super Early Bird offer:
Register before March 20^th and save on your registration!

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🚀 Pitch your innovation at BioFIT 2025

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Want to showcase your innovation at BioFIT 2025?

Apply now for the BioFIT Pitch Sessions and gain visibility, expert feedback and new business opportunities!

BioFIT 2025 is looking for start-ups, TTOs, universities and research institutes to pitch their innovations in front of leading investors, pharma, biotech and industry experts.

3 pitch categories to take your project to the next level:

💡 Start-up Slams
• Ideal for early-stage biotech start-ups looking for funding and partnerships
• Pitch your innovation to investors, pharma and biotech leaders
• Receive experts feedback to refine your value proposition

🧬 Collaborative and Licensing Opportunity Presentations
• Open to TTOs, universities and research institutes
• Showcase your cutting-edge technology to attract licensing and collaboration deals
• Connect with key industry players looking for new innovations

🐾 Animal Health Presentations
• Designed for start-ups, TTOs and researchers in Animal Health
• Present your innovative solutions to investors and industry leaders
• Gain recognition as a leading innovator in the Animal Health sector

Co-organised by:

Deadline to apply: September 18^th, 2025

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Boost your visibility at BioFIT 2025

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Boost your visibility at BioFIT 2025:
Book your stand now!

Get ready for the next big gathering of the Life Sciences innovation community! BioFIT 2025 is your opportunity to shine, connect and grow. Showcase your expertise and network with top biotech and pharma leaders in an environment designed to foster partnerships and collaborations.

Why exhibit at BioFIT 2025?

Take your innovation to the next level by securing a prime space in our exhibition area and:
🔬 Showcase your innovation: Present your latest advances to key industry stakeholders
🤝 Connect with decision makers from biotech, pharma and beyond
🚀 Increase your visibility: Raise your brand with top investors and potential partners
💡 Generate leads: Meet potential clients and collaborators in a dynamic business environment

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📅 Save the date and join BioFIT 2025

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Super early-bird registration for BioFIT 2025 is now open: Don’t miss out!

Building on the success of BioFIT 2024, we are delighted to announce that BioFIT 2025 will take place on December 2^nd & 3^rd in Strasbourg, France, with an additional online meetings day on December 8^th, 2025! 🚀

As Europe’s leading event for early-stage innovation, technology transfer and collaborative research partnerships in Life Sciences, BioFIT brings together key players from across the industry, including biotech and pharma executives, investors, TTOs, research institutions and innovative start-ups, to spark new partnerships and opportunities.

BioFIT will once again be held alongside MedFIT, dedicated to innovation partnerships and investment rounds in the MedTech and Diagnostic sectors, as well as MEDigIT, the European convention for Digital Health innovation, an integral part of MedFIT.

What’s in store for BioFIT 2025?

✔ One-on-one meetings to foster collaboration and investment opportunities
✔ In-depth conferences led by top industry experts
✔ Pitch sessions spotlighting the most promising innovation projects
✔ A dynamic exhibition area showcasing key players from the biotech & pharma sectors

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Introducing Ceva as a Silver Sponsor of BioFIT 2024!

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We are delighted to welcome Ceva Santé Animale as a Silver Sponsor of BioFIT 2024.

Ceva, a leading global player in animal health, is an independent French company at the forefront of innovation in France, Europe and worldwide. Ceva is dedicated to advancing animal health solutions, from cutting-edge vaccines to revolutionary biotech and pharmaceuticals applications.

Ceva’s mission is to provide innovative health solutions for all animals to ensure the highest level of care and well-being, driven by the #OneHealth approach – the understanding that the health of people, animals and the planet are interconnected. Ceva’s comprehensive product range includes health solutions for numerous animal species (both farm and companion animals), as well as equipment, training, technical support and smart services.

Ceva is pioneer in preventive health, investing 54% of its R&D budget into developing preventive solutions, including groundbreaking work in mRNA vaccine technology. With over 25 years of experience, Ceva is also globally recognized for its pharmaceutical expertise, particularly in small-molecules development for complex diseases such as cardiophatologies or behavior disorders.

Discover our Animal Health activities at BioFIT through key activities such as:

BioFIT’s Animal Health highlights conferences
- Investors and Animal Health: Expectations and perspectives for 2025, on December 3^rd, from 2.00 to 2.45 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, from 3.00 to 3.30 pm
Animal Health Presentation, a pitch competition for innovations related to Animal Health, co-organised by the SIMV (Syndicate of the Veterinary Medicines and diagnostics Industry) on December 3^rd, from 4.15 to 5.00 pm.

We sincerely thank Ceva for their invaluable support as a first-time sponsor of BioFIT 2024, and we look forward to witnessing their contribution to fostering synergistic innovations between animal and human health.

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Only a few days left to register for BioFIT 2024

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Last chance to register for BioFIT!

BioFIT, Europe’s leading partnering event for early-stage deals and investment rounds in the Life Sciences, is just around the corner, so don’t waste another minute and make the most of it by registering now!

Why should you attend BioFIT 2024?

🤝 Meet your future project partner, obtain funding and accelerate innovation by participating in the one-on-one meetings with pre-identified actors

🎤 Gain insights from thought leaders: Attend our conference programme featuring 60+ international experts sharing their views on the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the life sciences sector.

🚀 Discover the 2024 top start-ups and projects pitching in several categories: Diagnostic, Metabolic Diseases, Oncology, CNS, Cell & Gene Therapy, Enabling Technologies, Immunology, Drug Discovery and Animal Health.

💡 Keep up to date with the latest technologies or services thanks to an exhibition area with 127 exhibitors from the sector.

BioFIT is next week, don’t hesitate and register now!

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Discover BioFIT 2024 hosted events

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BioFIT will feature several side events!

Participating in BioFIT, Europe’s leading partnering event for early-stage deals and investment rounds in the Life Sciences, gives you the opportunity to attend several events organised by the main players in the sector who take advantage of the framework that is BioFIT to bring you their initiative.

What hosted events will be organised during BioFIT?

R&D dating for Animal Health and Innovation

Since its first edition, the “R&D dating for Animal Health and Innovation” business convention, initiated by SIMV (the French association of the animal health industry), has been organised along with BioFIT.

Today, public-private and private-private partnerships are thought to be the leverage that is needed for innovation. That is why the SIMV launched the “R&D dating for Animal Health and Innovation”, which strives to initiate high-level exchanges between research departments of the veterinary medicine, diagnostics industry and public research, as well as with biotechnology companies (start-ups).

Focus on key moments in Animal Health during BioFIT:
• Roundtable discussion on “Investors and Animal Health: Expectations and perspectives for 2025“ on Tuesday, December 3^rd from 2.00 to 2.45 pm.
• Animal Health Presentations on Tuesday, December 3^rd from 4.15 to 6.00 pm.

Advancing Data Incorporation and Interoperability for Cancer Image Europe

Wednesday, December 4^th, 2024 | 9.30 am – 1.00 pm

This workshop offers all attendees an invaluable opportunity to learn about the forefront of data interoperability and incorporation in AI and bioinformatics, especially within the critical field of cancer imaging. Attendees will gain insights into the EUCAIM consortium’s efforts to build a scalable, interoperable data framework that aligns with FAIR principles—making data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
By exploring real-world case studies, hands-on platform demonstrations, and expert panel discussions, participants will understand both the practical challenges and solutions in achieving seamless data integration across complex datasets and models. This knowledge is directly transferable to biotech, medtech, and digital health initiatives, empowering attendees to enhance data standardisation and interoperability in their own projects. Furthermore, this session fosters networking and collaboration, offering direct interaction with EUCAIM’s technical leaders and other pioneering organisations focused on advancing data-driven healthcare solutions.

Awards Ceremony – PUI Lille Innovation Contest

Wednesday, December 4^th, 2024 | 3.30 – 4.30 pm

Designed to encourage and support entrepreneurial spirit, the PUI Lille Innovation Contest is part of a collective approach aimed at raising awareness of the partnership culture among the entrepreneurs selected.
The PUI Lille Innovation Contest is an essential component of the regional and national strategy to promote the development of Deep Tech in France! Its aim is to stimulate the desire for entrepreneurship, to intensify the flow of deeptech projects within the PUI Lille perimeter, and in relation to 5 priority issues in the region:

Energy solutions,
Chemistry, materials and production systems for a world in transition,
Cultural and creative economy,
Digital, robotics and electronics,
Technologies and innovations in health and well-being.

Come and discover the projects taking part in this first edition and the 3 winners who will receive a prize!

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BioFIT 2024: Discover the selected pitchers

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They will be pitching at BioFIT this year!

Discover the 2024 cohort of breakthrough innovators

BioFIT, Europe’s leading partnering event for early-stage deals and investment rounds in the life sciences, will once again showcase the latest innovative projects selected by its prestigious Steering Committee.

This year, over 100 applications were received and 42 projects were selected to be presented to potential partners and investors on December 3^rd and 4^th, in Lille:

You want to discover the innovations of tomorrow
and meet their project leaders?

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Secure your spot at BioFIT 2025 today

Want to showcase your innovation at BioFIT 2025?

Boost your visibility at BioFIT 2025: Book your stand now!

Super early-bird registration for BioFIT 2025 is now open: Don’t miss out!

Last chance to register for BioFIT!

Why should you attend BioFIT 2024?

BioFIT will feature several side events!

They will be pitching at BioFIT this year!

Discover the 2024 cohort of breakthrough innovators

Boost your visibility at BioFIT 2025:
Book your stand now!