Gecko Biomedical receives 1.3 million euros from Bpifrance to advance its Bio-inspired Surgical Adhesive Solutions

22-Jan-2015 - France

Gecko Biomedica announced it has received 1.3 million euros from Bpifrance to advance its Bio-inspired Surgical Solutions.
 
The funds are part of Bpifrance’s support for innovation through its Aide au Développement de l’Innovation (ADI) program, providing repayable advances to encourage the development of innovative products.
 
These funds will be dedicated to advancing the manufacturing scale-up of Gecko Biomedical’s Liquid Film platform, and the completion of the non-clinical development plan for regulatory purposes.
 
Christophe Bancel, Gecko Biomedical’s Chief Executive Officer said “We are truly appreciative of Bpifrance’s support for our development activities. This ADI will allow us to swiftly advance the development program of Gecko Biomedical’s innovative adhesives. As such, Bpifrance is a key stakeholder in our short and medium term development.”

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