6 Nantes-based companies innovating for the healthcare of tomorrow

Redeem Medical structures a new circular sector

Located on the ground floor of the Gina building on the Île de Nantes, Redeem Medical chose to set up at the heart of a health innovation ecosystem to structure a new sector dedicated to the reuse of medical devices. Braces, orthotics, and other medical equipment are often used for only a few weeks without being reused, even though they still have clear functional potential. Redeem Medical provides an operational response by turning this waste into a resource.

The company has built a fully-fledged reuse chain for small medical devices, with a rigorous and certified process: collection, quality control, cleaning, disinfection, traceability, and repackaging. The result: devices put back into circulation at lower cost, a significant reduction in healthcare waste, and a lighter environmental impact—without compromising safety.

At the crossroads of the circular economy and healthcare standards, the company, led by Clémence Cornet, is fully aligned with recent regulations governing the refurbishment of medical devices. In a context of healthcare budget pressure and ecological urgency, Redeem Medical goes beyond innovation by offering a concrete, responsible, and economically relevant solution to a national challenge.

Kicmed develops its cryotherapy solution for healthcare

Kicmed is developing an innovative cryotherapy solution in Nantes aimed at improving patient care, particularly in oncology. Its technology helps reduce certain side effects of intensive treatments through controlled cold. By combining medical expertise and technological innovation, the company contributes to making treatments more tolerable for patients. The company was founded by Hugo Baril.

Lowpital aims to transform the healthcare experience

Lowpital is a healthcare innovation agency that supports healthcare institutions in human-centered innovation processes. Through design thinking and collective intelligence methods, the company helps caregivers, patients, and decision-makers co-create solutions tailored to real-world use. Its approach aims to improve care organization and the patient experience.

Octopize anonymizes data ethically

A specialist in advanced anonymization, Octopize enables healthcare professionals to use sensitive data without compromising confidentiality. Its technology makes data truly anonymous while preserving its statistical value. This is a key lever to accelerate medical research, innovation, and collaboration, while ensuring compliance with GDPR.

OptimPharma optimizes the management of unadministered doses in hospitals

OptimPharma develops a digital solution dedicated to managing unadministered doses (UAD) within healthcare facilities. Using artificial intelligence and computer vision, the platform ensures full traceability, reduces medication waste, and optimizes costs, while improving the security of the medication circuit. OptimPharma was founded by Soumeya Ben Aïssa, a healthcare professional with 20 years of experience in hospital pharmacy.

Epoca for next-generation remote monitoring

Founded in Nanterre and established in Rezé, near Nantes, Epoca deploys medical remote monitoring platforms for chronic patients and elderly individuals with multiple conditions. Through connected devices and coordinated medical follow-up, the company enables structured home monitoring in connection with healthcare professionals. The goal: prevent complications, avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, and streamline care pathways. The startup was supported by Nantes Saint-Nazaire Développement for its establishment near Nantes in 2022.

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