Question 1

Why is Protomed so small for a company with 22 years of history?

Accepted Answer

By deliberate choice. Staying at 80% engineers means every project gets senior attention, every recommendation is independent, and we only take on work where we can genuinely add value.

Question 2

Who founded Protomed and what is the background?

Accepted Answer

Protomed was founded in 2004 by Frédéric Mouret, an engineer and PhD in Biomechanics. The company began in Marseille focused on testing and prototype development for medical devices, then relocated to Strasbourg to embed itself in the IHU ecosystem.

Question 3

What types of companies work with Protomed?

Accepted Answer

Our clients range from individual surgeons with a procedural concept, to medtech startups preparing their first fundraise, to established device companies that need external prototyping or engineering capacity.

Question 4

Do you work with clients outside France?

Accepted Answer

Yes — clients in more than 20 countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, the US, Israel, Norway, and Singapore.

Question 5

What is Protomed's relationship with the IHU Strasbourg?

Accepted Answer

We are tenants in the IHU building — our offices and workshop are physically inside it. We contract their services directly when projects require it. The proximity is operational, not just geographical.

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