
23. Nov. 2026
Startup–Industry Matchmaking Event
Join us on 23 November 2026, from 16:00 to 19:00, at the Novartis Pavillon in Basel for an evening connecting circular innovators with representatives from the life sciences sector.
How can circular innovations help life sciences companies reduce waste, keep valuable resources in use and advance their sustainability and net-zero ambitions?
Circular Solutions for Life Sciences brings together selected circular startups and representatives from pharmaceutical, medtech, healthcare and related industries in Switzerland.
What to expect
The programme combines startup pitches and Q&A sessions, followed by networking. Participants will have the opportunity to:
Discover market-ready circular solutions relevant to the life sciences sector
Exchange directly with startup founders and industry representatives
Explore concrete use cases and areas of common interest
Initiate follow-up discussions and potential pilot collaborations
The solutions presented may address areas such as sustainable materials, packaging, laboratory consumables, waste reduction, reuse and recycling systems, logistics, industrial symbiosis, circular procurement and resource efficiency.
Meet the presenting startups
Discover the startups presenting practical innovations for a more circular and resource-efficient life sciences sector.
klaro is a digital waste and resource management solution that gives companies greater transparency over their waste streams, costs and recycling processes. By combining operational waste management with data analysis, invoice verification and optimisation, klaro helps organisations reduce waste, improve recycling and keep valuable materials in circulation. Presented by: Göknur Bektas, Founder & Managing Director | |
![]() | Deasyl is a Swiss deep-tech company developing innovative, sustainable chemical processes that transform industrial by-products, such as crude glycerol, into high-value, bio-based chemicals. Through circular chemistry, Deasyl reduces waste and carbon emissions while providing sustainable alternatives for industries including cosmetics, personal care, and life sciences. Presented by: Olivier Enos, CEO |
![]() | GreenCheck Biotech AG replaces the plastic housings and components of conventional lateral flow rapid tests with a patented, cellulose-based design made from up to 97% renewable materials. This cuts fossil-based plastic in single-use diagnostics and enables shorter, local supply chains. As a drop-in, OEM-ready solution for point-of-care testing across diagnostic fields, it gives the life sciences sector a direct way to reduce plastic waste without changing existing assay workflows. Presented by: Javier Sánchez, CEO |
![]() | Beyond Diagnostics is developing LUMIQ, a point-of-use test that verifies whether temperature-sensitive biologic medicines such as insulin are still effective before use. By helping avoid the unnecessary disposal and replacement of medicines whose quality is uncertain, LUMIQ supports more circular use of high-value life-science products, reducing pharmaceutical waste, resource consumption, and unnecessary cold-chain losses. Presented by: Dr. Maren Schinz, CEO & Founder |
![]() | Elio makes ecodesign the default in pharma, starting with process chemistry. Built with large & small pharma companies, Elio is a process design workspace where sustainability is native: as chemists design routes and workup processes, they see the carbon impact of each choice alongside technical requirements, so sustainability is considered in every decision. Behind it runs a deterministic PCF engine covering hundreds of thousands of chemicals that common databases miss — fully traceable, not AI-invented. Presented by: Kami Krista, Co-founder & CEO |
![]() | Prevision Medicine helps oncologists identify the most effective treatments for their individual patients. This avoids unnecessary suffering and high costs associated with ineffective treatment rounds, but also allows identifying new applications for existing drugs through repurposing. Presented by: Dr. Philip Zimmermann, CEO |
![]() | Mycrobez AG uses fungal mycelium grown on agricultural residues to produce circular building materials, closing the loop from waste to product. The approach is rooted in life sciences, applying fungal biotechnology and cultivation processes to replace carbon-intensive construction materials with regenerative and highly functional alternatives. Presented by: Moritz V Schiller, Founder and CEO |
Who should attend?
The event is particularly relevant for:
Sustainability and circular-economy professionals
Innovation and business-development teams
Procurement and supply-chain specialists
Research, production and facility-management representatives
Startups and solution providers working at the intersection of circular economy and life sciences
Organisations interested in developing concrete pilot projects and partnerships
Event details
Date: 23 November 2026
Time: 16:00–19:00
Location: Novartis Pavillon, Basel
Registration
Advance registration is required. The number of participants is limited due to the venue’s capacity. We therefore recommend registering early to secure your place.
Please register at the Eventfrog event page.
Organisers
The event is organised by Circular Economy Switzerland (CES) Circle Basel and Go Circular in Life Science (GCiLS), with the support of BaselCircular and the FHNW School of Life Sciences.




We look forward to an inspiring evening of practical solutions, meaningful exchange and new opportunities for collaboration.







