A look back at the Booster Innovation Montpellier (BIM): Catalyst for tomorrow's projects
Did you know that many innovative ideas don't reach their full potential because they lack the right support? The Booster Innovation Montpellier (BIM), supported by the UM, leader of the University Innovation Cluster, aims to reverse this trend! Held 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 the three days of exchanges and learning, determined to turn their ideas into concrete solutions, whether through business start-ups, public-private partnerships or technology transfer.
For three days, these project leaders took part in workshops, conferences and coaching sessions. At the heart of the program: rigorous preparation for the decisive pitch exercise. In just three minutes, each participant had to convince the panel of experts present of the impact of their project.
Innovative projects for the future
Of the six projects presented, three focused on human health. One was aimed at developing an application capable of detecting type B diabetes via voice analysis, with a particular focus on Mexico, a country heavily affected by this disease. The other two concerned the use of functional cells to combat leukemia, and a viral vector to treat Drevet syndrome, a rare disease affecting certain children.
Alongside the healthcare projects, other fields also shone through their originality: a project dedicated to the production of sustainable organic tea, innovative membranes to improve seawater desalination, and finally, surprise, a space aquaculture project! The latter aims to raise fish on the ISS in a circular, virtuous cycle.
Towards new opportunities
At the end of these sessions, five of the participants submitted their applications to COM'IN (Comité d'Investissement et d'Innovation du Pôle Universitaire d'Innovation), 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 lease of life.