About
iOLife Science
iO is a Virtual MedTech Incubator. Since 2015, we don’t just advise: we invest, innovate, and execute alongside visionary founders, sharing the risk to bring safe, effective, and desirable medical devices to market.
Our Successful Approach
Founded in 2015, iO provides a curated program, proven methodology, resources, and expertise to successfully fast-track innovations from ideation to commercialization.
By combining resources, expertise, and a unique partnership model, we assemble inspired teams that deliver faster, more cost-efficient results.
This ability to reduce risk and accelerate results has attracted leading clients such as Novartis, AbbVie, and AstraZeneca, along with many ambitious MedTech startups.
Partner with iO Life Science
Since 2015, IO Life Science has partnered with medtech innovators to transform ideas into market-ready medical devices. Our mission is to de-risk innovation from day one and deliver solutions that improve patient lives worldwide.
Gain access to the best minds in medical device development
With a track record of 20+ MedTech startups supported and 3 successful exits, we know how to turn ambitious ideas into compliant, market-ready devices. Our expertise spans Class I, II, and III products under ISO 13485 standards.
Built around your project
Our multidisciplinary network, spanning engineering, design, usability, and compliance, operates across multiple countries but acts as one team. You gain a single point of contact who connects you with the right experts at the right moment.
With a philosophy designed for your success
We follow a Compliant Human-Centered Innovation model: start with “why,” validate early, and build iteratively with user empathy and risk management embedded from day one. The result is faster, safer, and more valuable innovation.
Trusted by Global Leaders
IO Life Science has collaborated with leading healthcare companies and startups worldwide. Our work has been recognized for its impact, compliance excellence, and contribution to advancing medical technology.
The Values Behind iO
We believe that lasting MedTech innovation is built on trust, shaped by empathy, and strengthened through true partnership. These values guide how we collaborate and how we create meaningful solutions together.
Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards, ensuring transparency, compliance, and trust in every step of development.
Empathy
We design with patients and end-users in mind, embedding human needs and experiences at the core of every solution.
Partnership
We share the risk with innovators, working side by side to turn bold ideas into safe, effective medical devices.
Ignite the Conversation
Whether you’re developing a surgical instrument, diagnostic device, or connected health solution, our process ensures success from the start.
Let’s discuss your next project today.
