A look back at Booster Innovation Montpellier (BIM): Catalyst for tomorrow's projects
Did you know that many innovative ideas fail to reach their full potential due to a lack of appropriate support? The Montpellier Innovation Booster (BIM), led by UM, the leader of the University Innovation Cluster, is seeking to reverse this trend! Organized from April 8 to 10, 2025, at theInstitute of Electronics and Systems (IES), this event offered scientific project leaders the opportunity to bring their ideas to life.
Six ambitious innovators took part in these three days of discussion and learning, determined to transform their ideas into concrete solutions, whether through business creation, public-private partnerships, or technology transfer.
For three days, these project leaders took part in workshops, conferences, and coaching sessions. At the heart of this program was rigorous preparation for the decisive pitch exercise. In just three minutes, each participant had to convince the jury of experts of the impact of their project.
Innovative projects for the future
Of the six projects presented, three were dedicated to human health. One of the projects aimed to develop an application capable of detecting type B diabetes through voice analysis, with a particular focus on Mexico, a country heavily affected by this disease. The other two projects concerned: the use of functional cells to combat leukemia, and a viral vector to treat Drevet syndrome, a rare disease affecting some children.
Alongside health projects, other areas also stood out for their originality: a project dedicated to sustainable organic tea production, innovative membranes to improve seawater desalination, and finally, surprisingly, a space aquaculture project! The latter aims to farm fish in the ISS, integrating a circular and virtuous cycle.
Towards new opportunities
At the end of these sessions, five of the participants submitted their applications to COM'IN (Investment and Innovation Committee of the University Innovation Cluster), which will select the winning projects and offer funding to support their development.
A real springboard, BIM offers project leaders much more than just tools and resources: it gives them access to a network of experts, partners, and financiers, enabling them to take a decisive step forward in the development of their innovation.
The next BIM will take place on June 3, 4, and 5, 2025. Don't miss this unique opportunity to turn your idea into reality! Register before May 5 and give your project a new boost.