Avatar Medical and Kyber announced on October 1, 2026, that they have secured a grant of up to €3.7 million under the French government’s France 2030 program. The funding will support Avatar MediVerse, a joint project designed to make immersive, personalized 3D imaging available wherever clinicians and patients need it, moving beyond the confines of a dedicated room. For the full announcement, including downloadable images and bios, click here.
The significance of this development lies in its potential to transform how medical imaging is used across the entire surgical care pathway. Currently, immersive 3D visualization often requires specialized facilities and equipment, limiting its accessibility. Avatar MediVerse aims to change that by leveraging the combined expertise of two French deeptech companies. Avatar Medical brings its knowledge in 3D medical visualization, while Kyber contributes its know-how in ultra-low latency extended reality (XR) streaming and remote rendering. Together, they intend to make interactive 3D anatomy accessible wherever it can be useful in the surgical journey, from initial consultation to surgical planning and into the operating room.
A key ambition of the project is to ensure that the same visual information is available throughout the care pathway. This means clinicians and patients could rely on the same personalized 3D representation of the patient’s anatomy at every stage, improving communication and decision-making. Avatar Medical’s flagship solution, Avatar Medical Vision, instantly transforms CT scans and MRIs into interactive, realistic 3D visualizations without the need for segmentation. This technology provides clinicians with a more intuitive way to understand each patient’s specific anatomy, plan interventions, collaborate, and communicate with patients. More information about Avatar Medical is available at avatarmedical.ai.
Kyber, a commercial spin-off of KLabs—the company hosting the VideoLAN project and creators of VLC media player—specializes in real-time infrastructures for healthcare, robotics, cloud rendering, and AI-driven video applications. Its expertise in streaming and remote rendering will be crucial for delivering immersive 3D experiences without latency issues, making the technology practical for use in various clinical settings. Further details about Kyber can be found at https://kyber.tech.
The France 2030 grant underscores the French government’s commitment to advancing healthcare technology and supporting deeptech innovation. By enabling immersive 3D imaging to be accessible wherever needed, Avatar MediVerse could lead to more informed surgical planning, better patient outcomes, and enhanced collaboration among medical teams. Avatar Medical, founded in 2020 and originating from research at Institut Curie and Institut Pasteur, has FDA-cleared and CE-marked products and collaborates with more than 20 hospitals in the United States and Europe. This new funding will accelerate the development and deployment of Avatar MediVerse, potentially setting a new standard for surgical visualization and patient engagement.
