“I am truly honoured by the jury’s decision and grateful to receive this award. We had fantastic opportunities to connect with investors, potential industry partners, and innovative startups”, emphasized Dr. Behnam Javanmardi. Together with Prof. Dr. Peter Krawitz, who is also a member of the University of Bonn’s Modelling and Life & Health Transdisciplinary Research Areas (TRA), and Prof. Klaus Mohnike from the Central German Competence Network for Rare Diseases at the University Hospital Magdeburg, they train an AI on some of the characteristic patterns that skeletal dysplasia exhibits and thus helping medical professionals with their diagnosis. On their way to founding their business, the researchers are advised by the start-up coaches and transfer team of the Faculty of Medicine and the Transfer Center enaCom of University of Bonn.
About BioVaria
The 17th BioVaria, Europe’s premier event for showcasing commercially attractive inventions and start-ups, took place from April 28 to 29, 2025, in Munich. It was held under the patronage of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and organized by 11 leading technology transfer organizations. BioVaria serves as a vital bridge between cutting-edge academic research and commercial development.
