2022 Pitchers
The Award for the most Innovative Start-up goes to:
Panakeia
Panakeia, an English start-up represented by Pahini Pandya, CEO and co-founder, is the winner of this year’s edition of the Start-up Slams, from the Cancer category.
“Being involved in MedFIT2022 with other international key innovators in the Medtech space is an honour because the common goal is about delivering better patient outcomes. We are grateful to MedFIT who provide such a platform that allows us to showcase to a wider audience. Partaking in the Start-Up Slams and winning was a privilege and we want to thank everyone involved for the recognition.”
Pahini Pandya, CEO and co-founder, Panakeia
Panakeia is changing the way biomarker testing is done, using AI and is improving real-world treatment for patients. Our AI software platform enables rapid multi-omic profiling, from routinely used tissue images without the need for wet-lab assays. We offer biomarker results in minutes instead of days or weeks, which is a world first.
Tuesday, September 20th | 5.00 – 6.15 pm CET
CANCER
Panakeia technologies ltd 
Stand IA 1
Panakeia | Digital Pathology | Cancer
RAYDIAX GmbH 
Stand IA 14
Computed tomography | Therapy assistance | Intraoperative imaging
Celeos 
Stand F5-E6/B
Medical device | Precision medecine | Cancer diagnosis
REMOTE MONITORING / WEARABLES
My Medic Watch Pty Ltd 
Stand IA 3
MedTech | Smart Detection Apps | Seizure & Fall
BeFC Stand B7-A8/9
Energy | Eco-friendly | Sustainable
MENTAL HEALTH
O-KIDIA Stand IA 13
Mental health | Youth | AI
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Biomedical Regenerative GF, LLC 
Stand IA 18
PRF | Platelets | Growth factors
Wednesday, September 21st | 9.00 – 10.00 am CET
CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT
WAINVAM-E Stand A11
Sensitivity | Detection | Nanodiamonds
Pulsewave AG 
Stand IA 12
Blood pressure | Remote patient monitoring | Cardiology
Doc2u Stand A9
Teleconsultation | Medical device | Augmented
GeodAIsics Stand B7-A8/4
Clinical decision support system | Responsible Artificial Intelligence | Augmented patient treatment
Ecoprint Stand IA 11
Pollution | Pesticides | Human body
Wednesday, September 21st | 10.30 – 11.30 am CET
CARDIOVASCULA
VesselSens GmbH Stand IA 2
Smart stent | Wireless measurement | AI based algorithm
Flux Robotics 
Stand C1-B2/5
Robotics | Minimally-invasive surgeries | Medical systems
Electroducer Stand IA 15
Mechanical device | Cardiovascular | TAVI – PCI – Pacemaker
Noah Labs Stand IA 4
Remote cardiac monitoring | Digital therapeutics | Medication companion
Wednesday, September 21st | 2.00 – 3.30 pm CET
INFECTIOUS RISK REDUCTION
LipoCoat Stand IA 5
Coatings | Infection control | Medical devices
ORTHOPEDICS / WOUNDCARE
SLAM Ortho
Trauma surgery | Fractures | Orthopaedics
Sonocalia Stand C1-B2/4
Ulcerations | Ultrasound | Transdermal delivery
Myotact Stand IA 6
Phantom limb pain | Medical device | Amputees
PEGASE FAYADA FLEXIBLE INSTRUMENTATION Stand IA 7
Spine | Flexible Medical device | Innovative raw material
CAERUS MEDICAL Stand IA 16
Diagnostic | AI for health | Low back pain
Jury members
- David Aubert, MEDTEG Business Developer, Ghent University
- Remke Burie, Managing Director, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente
- Anke Cassing, Principal, High-Tech Gründerfonds
- Clémentine Duflot, Acceleration Program Manager, Eurasanté
- David Higgins, Head of Global, AI Competence Center, German Entrepreneurship
- Jorge Juan Fernández García, Venture Partner, Nina Capital
- Gustavo Pierangelini, Strategic Innovation Director – Pharmaceutical Systems, BD
- Cecile Réal, CEO, Endodiag
- Rogier Receveur, Senior Program Manager Innovation & New Business, EMEA Technology & Innovation, Medtronic Bakken Research Center
- Esther Rodijk, Project director TTT MedTech, Scout Knowledge Transfer Office, Utwente
- Joop Tanis, Director of MedTech Consulting, Health Tech Enterprise
- Simon Turner, Partner, Sofinnova Partners
- James Wong, Venture Partner, MedTech SuperConnector
The Award for the most Promising Technology goes to:
Niramai
Niramai, an Indian project represented by Jyotsana Mal, Regional Head- International Business Development, is the winner of this year’s edition of the Collaborative and Licensing Opportunity Presentations.
“We are Super Excited to receive this Prestigious Award as the “Most Promising Technology” in a Leading European Partnering MedFIT Event, which is Fostering Innovation in MedTech at Grenoble, France. We are indeed thankful for this opportunity to meet with international key innovators in MedTech, Diagnostics and Digital Health sectors from 30+ countries. We are eagerly looking forward to collaborating and saving many more lives!”
Jyotsana Mal, Regional Head- International Business Development, Niramai
NIRAMAI has developed a novel breast cancer screening solution that uses Thermalytix, i.e. machine intelligence over thermography images. Our cloud hosted analytics solution uses big data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for early & accurate breast cancer screening.
Tuesday, September 20th | 2.00 – 3.00 pm CET
MENTAL HEALTH
PHONIX HEALTH Stand IA 8
AI | Digital addiction | Mental health
3D PRINTING
CryoJAM Stand IA 9
3D printing | Hydrogel microparticles | Tablets
SENSORS / MONITORING
Pluxbiosignals 
Stand B3
Biosignals | mHealth | MedTech
CANCER DIAGNOSTIC
Niramai 
Stand IA 10
Breast cancer | AI | Diagnostic screening
DRUG DELIVERY
Medicsen Stand IA 17
Drug delivery | Needle-free | Sonophoresis
Jury members
- David Aubert, MEDTEG Business Developer, Ghent University
- Remke Burie, Managing Director, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente
- Anke Cassing, Principal, High-Tech Gründerfonds
- Clémentine Duflot, Acceleration Program Manager, Eurasanté
- David Higgins, Head of Global, AI Competence Center, German Entrepreneurship
- Jorge Juan Fernández García, Venture Partner, Nina Capital
- Gustavo Pierangelini, Strategic Innovation Director – Pharmaceutical Systems, BD
- Cecile Réal, CEO, Endodiag
- Rogier Receveur, Senior Program Manager Innovation & New Business, EMEA Technology & Innovation, Medtronic Bakken Research Center
- Esther Rodijk, Project director TTT MedTech, Scout Knowledge Transfer Office, Utwente
- Joop Tanis, Director of MedTech Consulting, Health Tech Enterprise
- Simon Turner, Partner, Sofinnova Partners
- James Wong, Venture Partner, MedTech SuperConnector
Sponsors
- 2023 Contributing sponsor, 2024 Contributing sponsor, 2025 Contributing sponsor
