Barcelona is emerging as a hotspot for innovative medical startups. Thanks to a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, a bustling network of incubators and accelerators, and a booming network of health tech professionals, the city is considered one of the leading medical tech hubs in Europe. Facilitated by Spain’s renowned healthcare system, these innovators are transforming health care and optimizing patient outcomes. These following 15 startups are arguably amongst the most promising in Barcelona’s booming health tech ecosystem.
Impress
Impress is a startup that’s revolutionizing Dental and Health Care through its innovative orthodontic technology. Co-founded by Diliara Lupenko, Khaled Kasem, and Vladimir Lupenko, Impress provides cutting-edge invisible aligners as a convenient and comfortable alternative to traditional braces.
Nina Capital
Nina Capital is the brainchild of Marta-Gaia Zanchi, who saw potential in assisting start-ups seeking to make a global impact. With a focus on health tech companies, Nina Capital specializes in Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, EHR, Internet of Things, Medical Devices, Sensors, Software, and Wearables.
MiWendo
MiWendo couples microwaves with colonoscopy making the prevention and diagnosis procedure more effective. Co-founded by Glòria Fernàndez, Ignasi Belda, and Marta Guardiola, MiWendo is making strides within the Health Care and Medical industry.
Connecta Therapeutics
Connecta Therapeutics is spearheaded by Jordi Fabrega and Josep Prous, who brought together their Biotechnology expertise to create treatments for unresolved neurological medical needs.
BHV Partners
BHV Partners is a health-centric venture builders led by Albert G. Zamora, Joan Bigorra, and Joaquim Trias. Specializing in Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Medical Device, and Nutrition, they are an integral part of the Southern Europe healthcare startup scene.
Kintsugi Therapeutics
At the forefront of innovative therapies is Kintsugi Therapeutics. Founded by Carmen Herrero and Marc Cusachs, the company is a rising contender in the Biotechnology, Medical, and Pharmaceutical industry.
Predictheon
Predictheon, founded by Pedro Gambus, is committed to developing software for healthcare professionals to optimize Health Care and Medical procedures.
Sana Digital
Sana Digital is redefining Fitness, Health Care, Medical, and Wellness with its mobile app that aims to democratize medicine. The startup is spearheaded by Roberto Luis Gallardo.
Urban Air Purifier
Urban Air Purifier is dedicated to manufacturing equipment to cleanse the air of suspended particles, gases, and viruses.
Sherplay
Sherplay, founded by Felix G. Rios, Felix Manuel Rios, and Jeremie Olivier, is creating digital solutions to promote a more intuitive patient-doctor communication experience.
TripMedic
TripMedic accommodates travellers and expatriates with healthcare in their preferred language. Spearheaded by Doriana Landi, Emanuele Cavasassi, and Filippo Meloni, the firm operates within the Digital Marketing, Medical, Personal Health, and Travel space.
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics, founded by Anton Guimera, Carolina Aguilar, and Jose Garrido, is a pioneer in the bioelectronics industry, using graphene to construct the least invasive yet most intelligent neural platform.
LUKA BIO
LUKA BIO, founded by Claire Ponsford, John Bethell, and Simon Knowles, aids European life science startups in recruiting their initial employees to drive growth.
Gate2Brain
Gate2Brain, the brain-child of Gloria Sancliments and Meritxell Teixido, seeks to improve drug delivery with peptide-based technology. The company operates within the Biotechnology space.
FrontWave Imaging
FrontWave Imaging, co-founded by Josep de la Puente, Susana Castel, and Òscar Calderón Agudo, is empowering healthcare with supercomputing software to assist in the diagnosis of breast cancer.
From groundbreaking patient solutions to innovative medical technologies, these Barcelona-based startups are reshaping the medical landscape. As they continue to make waves in the healthcare industry and beyond, these companies’ work contributes to Barcelona’s growing reputation as a leading hub for medical innovation.
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