Brave Innovation for a Brighter Future
The Impulse is Chiesi’s global initiative dedicated to advancing healthcare through bold, patient-centred innovation. We support visionary thinkers and doers who want to transform ideas into impactful solutions.
An impulse fuels our drive. It is energy to harness momentum. It embodies the desire to act, to do, and to effect change in the world we live in. Brave innovation, we believe, is a manifestation of shared impulses. The realisation of these impulses into concrete action is what binds us together.
We believe that healthcare innovation should be driven by a deep commitment to improving the lives of patients, protecting our planet, and advancing society as a whole. Here, ideas are nurtured, partnerships are forged, and groundbreaking solutions are brought to life.
Our mission
Empowering Innovators, Transforming Healthcare
At The Impulse, we are driven by a singular goal: to advance healthcare by fostering innovation that truly matters. Our mission is to support projects and ideas that prioritise patients' needs, contribute to sustainable healthcare practices, and create value for society. We believe that great ideas can come from anywhere, and we are committed to providing the resources, guidance, and partnership opportunities that innovators need to turn their visions into reality.
Our core beliefs:
Patient-Centered Innovation
We prioritise the well-being of patients in everything we do, ensuring that innovations directly benefit those who need them most.
Sustainability
We believe in creating solutions that not only improve healthcare but also protect our planet for future generations.
Collaboration
We know that the best innovations are born from collaboration, and we actively seek partners who share our values and commitment to making a difference.
What we offer
Support at Every Stage of your Idea
The Impulse offers its partners a comprehensive support system at all stages of their journey.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
Partnership opportunities: We will collaborate on projects that have the potential to change healthcare for the better.
Mentorship and guidance: Our team of seasoned professionals is here to provide strategic advice, help navigate regulatory challenges, and ensure your project stays on track.
Funding and resources: We offer access to funding opportunities, physical spaces for research and development, and the tools you need to bring your ideas to life.
Global Network: Tap into Chiesi’s global network of partners and stakeholders, gaining exposure and support from key players in the healthcare industry.
Mentoring the next generation of Nordic startups with NOME
The Impulse, Chiesi’s new innovation initiative is delighted to announce a partnership with NOME, the Nordic Mentor Network for Entrepreneurship. The Impulse and NOME recently entered a partnership whereby Chiesi will be connected with the next generation of Nordic startups in biotech, MedTech, diagnostics, healthcare, digital health and industrial biotech.
The Impulse shortlists 6 promising startups from Southern and Eastern Europe for pilot projects, through its new partnership with EIT Health
Chiesi’s new innovation initiative The Impulse is delighted to announce the launch of an innovation challenge through an exciting new collaboration with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, or EIT Health, an EU-funded network of best-in-class health innovators.
Taking groundbreaking ideas beyond the lab through R&D with a leading medical university
Earlier this year, The Impulse by Chiesi began a collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, one of the world’s leading medical universities, based in Stockholm, Sweden. Through this collaboration, Chiesi aims to accelerate research and development initiatives for respiratory diseases, rare diseases, diseases of prematurity, and other areas of specialty care.
Identifying and supporting promising healthtech startups across Europe
The Impulse by Chiesi is thrilled to announce a dynamic new collaboration with TechTour, a renowned European investor network, to identify and support promising healthtech startups across Europe. This exciting collaboration enables Chiesi to engage with a range of different TechTour programmes, in line with our mission to identify and support promising solutions that address unmet patient needs.
Cultivating and accelerating healthcare innovation in Italy
The Impulse by Chiesi and InnovUp, a leading network of Italy’s innovation ecosystem, have joined forces to cultivate and accelerate healthcare innovation in Italy, as well as to engage in advocacy and policy debates on key topics for advancing innovation in healthcare.
Are you ready to take the next step?
Join The Impulse and start turning your ideas into reality.
Get in touch
We’re always eager to hear from innovators, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you have a question, want to learn more about The Impulse, or are ready to start a conversation about potential collaboration, we’d love to connect with you.
Or reach out directly at theimpulse@chiesi.com.
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