Théa Open Innovation
↗Clermont-Ferrand, France
Théa Open Innovation is a specialized venture and licensing unit of Laboratoires Théa dedicated to identifying, evaluating, and developing innovative solutions for treating eye diseases. Established in 2019 by Jean-Frédéric Chibret, the company operates as a strategic hub that partners with universities, biotechnology companies, research institutions, and startups worldwide to advance next-generation ophthalmic therapeutics. Rather than developing drugs internally, Théa Open Innovation provides both technical expertise in ophthalmology drug development and essential funding for clinical trials, regulatory approval pathways, and commercialization of partner innovations. The company focuses on emerging modalities including gene therapy, cell therapy, artificial intelligence, and IoT applications for ocular health.
CLASSIFICATION
Company Type:Biotech
Therapeutic Areas:
Industry:Pharmaceuticals|Biotechnology
Sub-Industry:Ophthalmology|Rare Eye Diseases|Retinal Therapeutics
SIZE & FINANCIALS
Employees:51-200
Founded:2019
Ownership:subsidiary
Status:operating
PIPELINE
Stage:Phase 1|Phase 2|Phase 3
Lead Drug Stage:Phase 2/3
Modalities:Gene therapy, Cell therapy, Small molecule, Biologic/mAb, Artificial intelligence, IoT
Trial Phases:-
FDA Approvals:0
EMA Approvals:0
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Parent Company:Laboratoires Théa
Key Partnerships:Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Galimedix Therapeutics, Coave Therapeutics, Ripple Therapeutics, Iolyx Therapeutics, Link Biologics, Sepul Bio, Lenz Therapeutics, Novaliq, ProQR Therapeutics
COMPETITION
Position:Niche Player
Competitors:Novartis Gene Therapy Division, Roche/Genentech (ophthalmology), Allergan/AbbVie (ophthalmology), Bausch + Lomb, Sun Pharmaceutical (eye care), Alimera Sciences, Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Kythera Biopharmaceuticals (cell therapy)
LEADERSHIP
Key Executives:
Jean-Frédéric Chibret - Founder and President of Théa Group / Laboratoires Théa
Henri Chibret - Founder of Laboratoires Théa / Head of Théa Holding
Scientific Founders:Jean-Frédéric Chibret
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