HaPILLness – RDefining oral dosing in preclinical testing
Big Idea
RDfine is an academic spin-off from the University of Coimbra and the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, founded in july 2023. Located in Coimbra at the Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN) Incubator, the company is dedicated to developing innovative solutions and products essential for R&D+i activities that promote animal welfare in experimental settings, with the goal of redefining the preclinical research process for both animal and human health. RDfine is steadfastly committed to creating sustainable solutions that positively impact human, animal, and environmental health, enhancing the quality of life for all in a global framework – One Health.
Activity Highlights
- 2021 European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA- UE): 3Rs Refinement Prize;
- 2022: Pedro Nunes Institute – INEOSTART Program;
- 2022: INOVC+ Smart Innovation Ecosystem: Proof of Concept;
- 2022: Portuguese Society of Neurology (SPN): Pereira Monteiro Grant for Translational Research in Neurology;
- 2023: 1st place – Regional Business Idea Competition of the Região of Coimbra: Empreende+ Program;
- 2023: 1st place – Polieempreende Regional Competition, Entrepreneurial Vocation Projects;
- 2024: European Patent Granting.
Team
Sofia Viana – Co-founder, CEO & CSO; Flávio Reis – Co-founder, CSA & CAO; Sara Nunes – Co-founder, COO;
Investment Manager Portugal Ventures
