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In this edition of the HealthHack Newsletter, we’re spotlighting innovations designed to support you - your heart, your memory, your daily peace of mind.
From AI tools that catch health issues earlier to platforms easing the challenges of dementia and chronic conditions, these technologies aren’t about flash - they’re about living better, longer.
And before you click out, don’t miss our quick poll: would you attend a HealthHack Expo?
Let’s get into it.
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Cardiac imaging, revolutionized
In the world of diagnostics, speed and precision are everything - especially when it comes to your heart.
DESKi, a French startup, is shaking up cardiac care with its AI-powered ultrasound software HeartFocus. Traditional scans are often operator-dependent and slow to interpret. Deski’s solution automates the analysis, aiming to make cardiac assessments faster and more consistent, especially critical in emergency settings. This tech doesn’t just assist - it augments clinicians’ eyes with machine learning muscle, reducing delays and potentially catching heart issues earlier.
As heart disease remains a deadly killer, that kind of edge could be a literal lifesaver.
Mental Health & Behaviour
Tools reshaping support, access, and daily resilience.
Always-on mental health care
Sword Health just launched Mind, its proactive, AI-powered mental health platform. Combining a personalized AI agent, licensed Ph.D.-level clinicians, and even a wearable device (the M-band), it aims to shift care from reactive talk therapy to continuous support. This 24/7 model targets real-world stressors like sleep, relationships, and environment.
Mental health, inclusively designed
Voda is a mental health app designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community, offering tailored resources and a safe digital space. It fills a long-overlooked gap with empathy and specificity.
Fighting dementia through family care
Punto Health won a global award for its platform that helps families manage dementia care more effectively. It’s a digital toolkit for coordination, emotional support, and clinical insight - all in one place.
VISIONARY VOICES 💬
Lessons from HealthTech Founders
Ever wonder what trips up even the smartest minds in HealthTech?
A new feature by EU-Startups compiles first-hand advice from Founders who've been there. From underestimating the complexity of clinical validation to misjudging go-to-market timing, the advice is candid, specific, and refreshingly unvarnished.
Whether you're building your first health product or scaling a platform, this is a must-read blueprint for what not to do - and how to recover when you do it anyway.
AI in Action
Innovations where algorithms drive better outcomes.
Redefining lab results for all
BloodGPT, an AI-based platform, helps doctors and patients interpret test results clearly and accurately. Mindful context and accessible language make lab data less mystifying - empowering personalized conversations with physicians.
We're planning to host a HealthHack Expo in Sept. 2026 in Barcelona, showcasing cutting-edge HealthTech startups and innovations. Would you like to attend?
Chronic Care, Reimagined
Ongoing conditions addressed with data and insights.
Smart monitoring for Parkinson’s
Belgium’s Koios Care raised €1 million to use real-world sensor data in tracking and adapting Parkinson’s treatments. This will accelerate its efforts in transforming the monitoring and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease with its AI-powered platform that passively collects data from smartphones and smartwatches.
Well that’s it! 🚀
From inclusive mental health to AI-fueled critical care, this issue proves HealthTech is evolving to meet us - wherever we are. The HealthHack Newsletter will be back soon with even more tools and trends that put you first.
Let us know about that Expo - we’re planning with you in mind.
Until then, stay curious, stay inspired, and stay healthy,
Your HealthHack Team