Ventures

Timelab addresses the challenge of ambulance delays in the Netherlands by offering a proactive solution through their Emergency Mathematics software. With 7% of ambulance arrivals exceeding the 15-minute target, 35,000 patients annually don't receive timely care, impacting mortality and morbidity rates. Timelab's software predicts future demand and facilitates the proactive relocation of ambulances, aiming to reach 95% of high emergency call locations within 15 minutes, compared to the current 93%.

Wavefront is revolutionizing live-cell imaging with their AI-driven computational microscope, offering a stain-free imaging technique powered by patented quantitative-phase-imaging (QPI) technology. This approach eliminates the need for costly and invasive chemical staining, preserving cell integrity with real-time visualization of cellular structures with precision and detail. Wavefront's innovative solution has transformative potential research across diverse fields, from cancer research to clinical diagnostics.

Ansana offers a smart sterilization container for surgical instruments, designed to tackle key challenges in the healthcare sector. By integrating electronic sensors, it ensures sterility in operating rooms, reducing the risk of infections by 10% and lowering the environmental impact of sterilization processes by 85%. Ansana's enhances patient safety with real-time monitoring and traceability features, with complex instruments like endoscopes, while also cutting costs for healthcare facilities in terms of labor and materials.

ChARM, or the Children’s Automated Respiration Monitor, addresses the challenge of pneumonia misdiagnosis in low-resource settings. This battery-powered device provides accurate breathing rate monitoring for children under five, empowering healthcare workers to make correct diagnoses swiftly. By streamlining the diagnostic process, ChARM facilitates timely treatment, potentially saving thousands of young lives annually.

Amotio addresses the challenge of revision surgeries for hip, knee, and shoulder implants with their innovative approach. Collaborating with expert revision surgeons and guided by NLC, they offer a patented solution for improved implant revision surgery. By developing unique bone cement removal devices and integrating advanced patient-specific 3D surgical planning and printing technology, Amotio aims to set a new standard for excellence in these surgeries. Their goal is to reduce complexity, trauma, and recovery time while cutting costs for healthcare providers.

The rising number of surgeries in healthcare systems like the National Health Service is challenging due to increasing demand and backlogs. However, new solutions like the Asclepius Platform aim to streamline assessments before and after surgery using digital tools and AI. By analyzing patient data, it helps doctors make better decisions, reduce complications, and improve patient outcomes. Designed with input from patients, it's a cost-effective way to make surgery safer and more efficient.

MindAffect aims to diagnose visual and hearing impairments in over 2 billion people, including children, seniors, and the disabled, leading to untreated impairments and significant societal costs. Their innovative brain computer interface and AI technology offer a solution by analyzing brain responses to auditory or visual stimuli, reducing testing time and improving accuracy.

Innofuse is revolutionizing care for the most fragile among us: preterm infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). Their innovative Tulive® IV-set ensures these tiny patients receive medication with precision and immediacy, sparing them from the risks of inaccurate or delayed drug administration. By reducing fluctuations and eliminating overshoot, Tulive® safeguards against potential brain damage, offering hope and reassurance to families in NICUs worldwide.