Bench-to-Market Life Science Services Provider

HEMEX is committed to changing the future of healthcare by guiding the most promising European start-ups through each and every step to bring innovative pharmaceuticals, medical devices and in vitro diagnostics to the market.

Headquartered close to the thriving Basel global Life Sciences hub, the goal at HEMEX is to ensure start-ups have access to a wide range of tailored products, practical solutions and fundraising support, either in-house or via our network of pre-qualified experts, laboratories, CMOs, warehouses, logistic partners and affiliates.

This empowers the next generation of transformative discoveries to grow into successful and sustainable businesses, and drive change in both human and animal healthcare.

our services

Your journey from “green to gold”

Start-ups can enter the program at any stage.

We invest in selected life science start-ups that are part of the inQbator program, in cash and/or kind.

For scale up and close to market Start-ups; we are your trusted partner! We combine a series of professional services that are available to you in-house. Have a look at our pipeline of services.

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DREAM

Your journey starts here. Ready to incorporate and not sure about the next steps? Come and see us, we offer an unbeatable one-stop-shop solution!

1-5 founders
We give you some first advice for free
We help you apply for the Innosuisse coaching program
We discuss your financing options and show you how to get there
Our in-house notary and accountant will support you with incorporation and setting up your accounts
Our IP lawyers advise you on your patents and brands strategy

PLAN

Our lawyer and notary will help you draft all documents and guide you through the process of incorporation.

2-5 first employees
You can join our incubator in Liestal (rent-a-desk or full-service virtual office)
We discuss with you the best way to get to market approval
We help you negotiate a license agreement with the university
We help you write a business and development plan
We help you find Seed financing
We help you with regulatory strategy for EMA and FDA

EXECUTE

Now is the time to put your plans into reality and continue with the product development. HEMEX will help you with all steps that are needed.

5-10 employees
We help you with Series A financing
We set up your Quality Management System and perform (mock-)audits
We partner with you for non-dilutive grants
We support your product development with preclinical and clinical operations
We help you CE-mark your medical device or get positive CHMP/FDA opinion

SCALE

First sales! Profit is still a bit down the road, though. Scale up is needed, but growing pains are real. We’ll help you go international.

10-50 employees
Obtain approval in your first market!
We help you with Series B financing
We help you develop an international (transfer) pricing strategy
We help you develop an approval and reimbursement strategy in the 7MM
We help you setting up licensing or co-marketing deals

PROFIT

Your business is sustainable now. Your “baby” has become an adolescent and it’s time to start thinking of letting go!

50-200 employees
We help you complementing the founder team with internationally experienced C-level executives who can guide the company through the next stage
We help you with market access and insight services in order to boost sales
We help you find strategic partners and investors with merger and acquisition capabilities

EXIT

It’s time to reap the fruits of your hard work! We help you with the different options to cash in on your investment.

>200 employees
We help you implementing your exit strategies
Further financing via a co-development or co-marketing partner
Trade sale to a larger market player
Initial Public Offering

What our start-ups say

Hemex provides Scailyte a range of services, from administrative to highly specialized regulatory and clinical development support. Working at Hemex incubator, whenever we have a question, we can immediately address it. We’re happy to continue our journey with such a trusted partner.

Dr. Peter Nestorov

CEO, Scailyte

From the start of Resistell, Hemex supports our company in the clinical operations and also back us with its investment arm. The understanding of startup needs, makes Hemex a unique partner in our journey to the market.

Dr. Danuta Cichocka

CEO, Resistell

Hemex has been instrumental in Annaida Technologies’ progress. They were the first to recognize our potential and acted swiftly to support us in our development. We wouldn’t be where we are without their help.

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Dr. Gora Conley

CEO, Annaida Technologies

Hemex supports us in marketing and sales, negotiating with industry partners and regulations. Their team is highly dedicated and delivers always on time and in high quality. Hemex is giving us the support we wished for.

Tim Pfister

CEO, LiVET

Starting from our first meeting with Hemex, we have gained a lot of value from their life science experience and knowledge. We have received continuous support from Hemex that has brought Hi-D Imaging one step further towards our goals.

Dr. Özge Karakas

COO, Hi-D Imaging

Dealing with HEMEX was a very pleasant experience. We felt very competently advised at all times and will be glad to use their services again in the future.

Dr. Daniela Marino

CEO, CUTISS

Hemex offers us great support on various levels thanks to their very good network of experts in different fields. We appreciate Hemex’s dedicated commitment in supporting our companies development.

Mathias Wipf

CEO & Co-founder, MOMM Diagnostics

Ever since we got in touch with Hemex, we embarked on a very constructive journey – from presenting Opterion to investors, finding support for grants to enlarging our network. Hence, I can recommend the Hemex team – with high conviction, to any start-up.