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A Dutch medtech, specialized in the development of innovative biomedical solutions for gastric applications (timed medication delivery + obesity treatment) is looking for a consortium to participate
in a HORIZON-JU-IHI-2025-09-single-stage call.

Summary

Profile Type
  • Technology offer
POD Reference
TONL20250207010
Term of Validity
7 February 2025 - 7 February 2026
Company's Country
  • Netherlands
Type of partnership
  • Research and development cooperation agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A Dutch medtech start-up is looking to join a consortium for a IHI 9th Call (SO2) application to improve a new natural, hydrogel-based gastric device. The additional partners should be active in 3D printing (DLP, SLA or extrusion), preferably for natural or synthetic polymers and have access to tensile + pressure testers. Additionally, expertise in encapsulation and/or coating technology would be a pre. Proposal submission for the call deadline is. A research cooperation agreement is foreseen.
Full Description
A Dutch medtech start-up is specialized in the development of innovative biomedical solutions for treatment of obesity and chronic diseases and recently developed a food-based, self-inflating and digestible gastric balloon, which you take as a pill under guidance of a professional.
Obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. Gastric bypass and other gastric surgeries, which are the most successful treatment options, shrink stomach volume with surgical modification.

In a similar manner gastric space filling with gastric balloons shrinks stomach volume. It is anticipated that further clinical studies will demonstrate that the balloon after expanding in the acid environment of the stomach provides benefits similar to the results seen with bariatric surgery or existing gastric balloons, but without the need for trained surgeons and other advanced medical knowledge and facilities.

For a IHI 9th Call (SO2) call the company is looking for R&D partners:
- Partners who can help to work with 3D printing (DLP, SLA or extrusion) in the manufacturing process. Experience with
production lines for medical devices and GMP processes are a pre. Experience with preferably natural or synthetic
polymers. Access to tensile + pressure testing equipment.
- Additionally, expertise in encapsulation and/or coating technology would be a pre.
The company would be interested to join a consortium to submit a proposal before the deadline of 29/04/2025.

A research cooperation is foreseen.
Advantages and Innovations
Gastric space filling with gastric balloons shrinks stomach volume. It is anticipated that further clinical studies will demonstrate that the balloon after expanding in the acid environment of
the stomach provides benefits similar to the results seen with bariatric surgery or existing gastric balloons, but without the need for trained surgeons and other advanced medical knowledge and facilities.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- Partners who can help to work with 3D printing (DLP, SLA or extrusion) in the manufacturing process. Experience with production lines for medical devices and GMP processes are a pre. Experience with preferably for natural or synthetic polymers. Access to tensile + pressure testing equipment.
- Additionally, expertise in encapsulation and/or coating technology would be a pre.
Stage of Development
  • Under development
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
IPR status
  • IPR applied but not yet granted

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
- Partners who can help to work with 3D printing (DLP, SLA or extrusion) in the manufacturing process. Experience with production lines for medical devices and GMP processes are a pre. Experience with preferably for natural or synthetic
polymers. Access to tensile + pressure testing equipment.
- Additionally, expertise in encapsulation and/or coating technology would be a pre.
Type and Size of Partner
  • University
  • SME <=10
  • R&D Institution
  • SME 50 - 249
  • Big company
  • Other
  • SME 11-49
Type of partnership
  • Research and development cooperation agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 06001024 - Medical Biomaterials
Market keywords
  • 05003001 - Therapeutic services
Sector Groups Involved
  • Health
  • Energy-Intensive Industries
Targeted countries
  • All countries