Competitive EIC Pathfinder proposal for disruptive technology for bioprinting of breast implant

Purpose and goal

The aims of this Vionnova project are: • Perform a critical experiments involving all partners to verify a path for the scientific part of the main project • Arrange meetings with project partners. • Search and add additional competence to the consortium. • Perform IPR landscape investigation so we know what IP needs to be filed prior the project • Develop exploitation and dissemination strategy. • Write and submit competitive proposal for EIC Pathfinder Open.

Expected effects and result

The overall expected effect is that we will be able to write and submit a strong application for EIC Pathfinder Open. A secondary expected effect is to increase scientific collaborations between the partners.

Planned approach and implementation

We will continue to perform critical experiments using animal models to determine the effect of porosity on vascularization of the graft at increased thickness. In this planning project we will perform nude rat experiments which will allow implantation of 10 mm thick implants. We will bioprint both porous and solid implants and investigate cell survival and vascularization. The studies will involve all partners which will be an important activity to form a cohesive consortium.