Self-testing instead of waiting rooms with a smart eHealth solution

MedicubeX from Finland came in second place behind Samphire Neuroscience. In the final pitches at MEDICA 2024, the start-up was successful with its ‘eHealth Station’, which provides non-invasive CE-certified medical devices in a mobile platform for self-testing. It enables self-monitoring of vital signs, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes risks, as well as the immediate remote booking of doctor's appointments. This can be used, for example, for risk assessment in emergency medicine or: “We participate in public health screening programs,” reported Vili Kostamo, CEO and co-founder of MedicubeX. Kostamo sees the ‘HEALTHCARE INNOVATION WORLD CUP’ as “one of the most important and highly regarded awards in our sector.” MedicubeX is now active in several European countries and has also been accepted into the Medical Forge Leipzig accelerator program. Six million euros in funding has been generated so far, and the next round of financing is already planned. “At MEDICA, you get precise feedback on what you've done right, but also where there is still room for improvement and course corrections are needed. The award has helped us a lot with our communication,” added Vili Kostamo.


MEDICA START-UP PARK: Networking with the start-up scene

Networking is also a top priority at the MEDICA START-UP PARK, which has established itself as an exclusive platform for the creative start-up scene. The record participation of 60 start-ups last year is expected to be surpassed in 2025. DARERL ApS from Copenhagen, HeartHero from Denver and OMMO Technologies from Texas have already registered. DARERL specializes in the development of high-precision digital human anatomy models. These digital twins enable companies in the medical technology and wearables sectors to test and optimize their products virtually and bring them to market faster. DARERL provides models of high-precision, customized human body parts and tailors the device model to the desired specifications.

HeartHero has developed a portable, user-friendly and affordable automated external defibrillator (AED). The device detects the heart rhythm and only delivers a shock when necessary. OMMO Technologies specializes in high-precision 3D tracking systems. They offer an innovative solution for position and motion detection in areas smaller than a millimeter, based on a permanent magnetic field. A wireless sensor makes it possible to track even the slightest patient movements, for example during neurological, orthopedic or dental operations. The associated micro-sensors can be integrated into any surgical instrument.

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