Nevena Paunović - OBaris

Each day, millions of patients have to administer their medicines through painful injections. Many drugs cannot indeed be taken orally and have to be injected because they are sensitive to degradation and/or too large to cross the gut. OBaris takes needles out of the picture and offers a painless alternative for the delivery of these medicines. The technology is based on an octopus-inspired suction patch that patients place on the inner side of the cheek, enabling the drug to efficiently reach the bloodstream. With our technology, we could enable millions of patients to switch from an injectable to a painless alternative, allowing them to live lives without the pain and dependence on healthcare facilities.