• Organization of events dedicated to innovation in healthcare: Hacking Health Besançon, Aca'Innov, Le Connecteur
• Development of innovative healthcare projects (from TRL 0 to TRL 5)
• Consulting and support for the innovation strategies of healthcare and medical-social institutions
• Facilitation of and contribution to the university diploma program “Developing and Supporting Innovation in Healthcare,” created in collaboration with the Health Faculty and the ISIFC at Marie and Louis Pasteur University

The organization provides a space of freedom that allows any healthcare professional, patient, or caregiver with an innovative idea to come and test and develop it, thanks to the support of a network of stakeholders with a wide range of expertise.

Furthermore, the organization acts as a facilitator and supporter; through a network of regional stakeholders, it connects project leaders with the right contacts at the right time.

Finally, Le Tube à Essais provides support to help these projects mature by securing €10,000 in funding for each project selected by a jury.

As early as possible, as soon as the idea arises, in order to make the most of the process that will allow the project leader to test and validate the need, devise a concept, and develop a solution through several iterations.

The organization can seek funding for projects and look for partners.

Find all the information about healthcare in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (BFC) on the regional page.