2012 Red Herring Europe finalists

The Red Herring editorial team has selected the finalists for the 2012 Red Herring Europe Top 100 Award. These innovative and promising companies have been chosen from a pool of hundreds across Europe. The finalists are evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, quality of management, IP creation, CAGR, execution of strategy, and disruption in their respective industries. After a final stage of judging, a live presentation will be made at the Red Herring Europe Forum in Amsterdam on 23-25 April. The 2012 Top 100 Europe will be selected and the winners announced at a special award dinner on 25 April.

 

Abionic SA, Lausanne

A high degree of certainty while still in the doctor’s office – that’s what the allergy diagnostic system from Abionic promises. This company, which was awarded the de Vigier Prize in 2011, expects to start selling its allergy tests in 2013.

 

Biognosys AG, Schlieren
Proteins control bodily functions and thus are vital for health. Biognosys’ proteomics platform can determine the amount of various proteins in samples from any organism. The areas of application range from quality assurance in foodstuffs to the development of new drugs.
 

Brain & Science LLC, Geneva
Brain & Science, which was established in the US and has offices in Geneva, has developed practical scientific methods for quantifying cognitive-emotional impact. These help people make more rational decisions when irrational responses are a critical factor.

eyeP Media SA, Morges
eyeP Media presents connect by utribo, the first voice and video service platform that anyone can add to their website with a few lines of HTML code. It does not require website visitors to use Adobe Flash or other browser plug-ins to operate.

 

HR Matching (Jobzippers), Lausanne
By offering a Europe-wide network connecting universities, students/graduates/alumnis, companies as well as foundations, Jobzippers is establishing a community to shape individuals’ career paths exactly where they start: at the university. In combination with this unique network, the start-up offers a variety of innovative features which help companies and students make their perfect match. 

Netbreeze GmbH, Dübendorf
The social media monitoring platform NetBreeze Navigator was launched in 1999 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich. In addition to high-quality qualitative and quantitative research methods (natural language processing, computer linguistics), software analysis can be carried out in 26 languages.
 

NovaStor Software AG, Zug
NovaStor develops and markets data protection and availability software, and its products are installed on millions of computers and servers worldwide. Based in Zug, NovaStor’s software products are developed in Hamburg and Agoura Hills, California.
 

NovImmune SA, Plan-Les-Ouates
Biotech company NovImmune develops therapeutic monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of inflammatory and immunological diseases. Founded in 1998 as a spin-off from the University of Geneva, NovImmune is one of the big hopes of the Swiss biotech scene.
 

Paper.li, Lausanne
Every day unimaginable amounts of new information are posted on the internet. paper.li sorts this information to create a personal daily newspaper for each user.

 

Sonic Emotion AG, Oberglatt
Founded in 2002, Sonic Emotion is the world leader in 3D sound entertainment for consumer electronics and professional applications. Sonic Emotion’s first consumer mobile app, Headquake, was launched in January 2012 as the listening experience on the go.
 

StereoTools SA, Neuchâtel

An increasing number of brain operations need to have tissue samples taken and electrodes anchored in the brain. StereoTools has developed the first highly accurate guide to support neurosurgeons in positioning instruments.
 

Terria AG, Basel
When it comes to app development and support of mobile services, international software company Terria from Basel is at the top.