Going ‘Beyond The Pill’ – Sanofi To Partner With Digital Health Start-ups In Europe

Sanofi is looking to work with European start-ups to develop innovative consumer health solutions that go 'beyond the pill'. The French firm is partnering with Silicon Valley's Plug and Play to identify promising digital technologies in the allergy and nutrition spaces.

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Sanofi is taking a leading role in creating the “ultimate hub of digital health innovation in Europe” through a partnership which will see it work with start-ups developing new consumer health solutions in categories such as allergy and nutrition. The France-based manufacturer is partnering with Startup Creasphere, which describes itself as “Munich's first digital health focused innovation program.”

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