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Call for Proposals: URGO Group Launches the 2nd Edition of the URGO Mentorship Program Supporting Start-ups in the Field of Medical TechnologyPARIS, February 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 2nd consecutive year, URGO Group, international healthcare group specialising in wound treatment and responsible healthcare, has opened applications for its URGO Mentorship Program. After the success of the 1st edition, this customised acceleration program addresses Europe-based start-ups in the medical technology sector looking for the support of a global industrial partner. Registration is open until 30th April 2019. (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/799815/Urgo_Invent_and_Care_Logo.jpg ) Discover our program through the video: https://youtu.be/eZT9HROtTXg Personalised support for a successful launch Chris Murphy and Simon Kiersey, founders of BlueDrop Medical, the winning start-up of the mentoring program's 1st edition, share feedback on their experience: "Thanks to the URGO Mentorship Program we were able to collaborate closely with one of the most innovative companies in wound treatment. We are keen to continue our relationship in the future and use the work we have accomplished on this program. For anyone interested in applying to this program, we couldn't recommend it enough." Why join the URGO Mentorship Program? "Collaborating with young start-ups such as Bluedrop Medical is a fantastic experience. We know how difficult it is to create a company and we believe that using the URGO Group's expertise to help these start-ups with their launch is a key part of our role as an older medtech mentor. It also keeps us up-to-date and helps us stay flexible through exchange of best practices," explains Pierre Moustial, CEO of URGO Group. Close-up on registration formalities for the URGO Mentorship Program To apply: To apply, the project must meet four criteria:
Applications are assessed by a jury of experts from URGO Group who will pre-select six candidates. The candidates will then be invited to pitch their project at URGO Group headquarters in Paris at the end of June 2019. Press contact, Urgo Group: Camille Chamoin |