Watch the highlights of the EIC pitching at HBI Paris on Artificial Intelligence in medical imaging

On 26 March 2025, EIC beneficiaries from across Europe gathered at Healthcare Business International (HBI) in Paris to showcase their groundbreaking AI solutions for medical imaging to an audience of leading industry buyers and stakeholders. The session was made possible by the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme powered by SPIN4EIC, providing a dynamic platform for EIC-backed innovators to connect with private buyers and foster new partnerships.

🎥Curious about how the session went and what EIC beneficiaries have to say about it? Watch our video recap:

HBI served as a hub for networking and knowledge exchange, bringing together representatives from industry leaders Rimed – Unilabs, Affidea and 3R. The activity enabled the EIC innovators and stakeholders to explore collaborative opportunities, share insights, and discuss innovative approaches to reshape the future of AI in healthcare.

Success case: Forging new collaborations to advance medical imaging

Following the pitching, a collaboration between the EIC Accelerator beneficiary AI4MedImaging (SME) and private buyer Rimed – Unilabs was established. Enabled by the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme, this connection led to a formal agreement focused on advancing innovation in healthcare.

AI4MedImaging’s AI solution has been holistically installed across Rimed – Unilabs sites as part of a trial implementation, with tailored training sessions now being prepared to ensure smooth and effective adoption by all medical users. What began as an initial conversation has since developed into a fully active collaboration that continues to evolve in real time.

Discover other EIC-backed solutions for AI in medical imaging

During the SPIN4EIC Pitching Session, EIC innovators took the stage to present disruptive technologies that have the potential to revolutionise the healthcare sector.

The groundbreaking solutions showcased included:

• Better Medicine (EIC Accelerator beneficiary) - Improving patient outcomes and optimising radiology workflows through intelligent insights.
  Contact: Priit Saluma – LinkedIn
• Raidium (EIC Accelerator beneficiary) - Driving precision medicine forward by providing access to imaging biomarkers through an interactive, AI-native platform.
  Contact: Sebastian Schwarz– LinkedIn
• Chipiron (EIC Accelerator beneficiary) - Developing the first lightweight, affordable, open full-body MRI system using ultra-low magnetic fields (<10 mT), with the mission to end cancer through scalable MRI technologies.
  Contact: Evan Kervella – LinkedIn
• AI4Medimaging (EIC Accelerator beneficiary) - Specialises in applying artificial intelligence to medical imaging, developing intelligent image analysis systems that support clinical decision-making.
  Contact: António Murta – LinkedIn
• Contextflow (EIC Accelerator beneficiary)- Provides computer-aided detection software for chest CT, seamlessly integrated into existing PACS systems.
  Contact: Julie Sufana – LinkedIn

For participants, the session was more than a showcase of innovation: it was a chance to connect with potential clients, investors, and partners who can accelerate the adoption of their cutting-edge solutions.

What I really hope to get today is to really connect with the audience. These are healthcare providers and we want the message to really resonate with them to lead to some more discussions on how we can really collaborate together and scale AI.

Julie Sufana – Chief Marketing Officer at Contextflow (EIC Accelerator Beneficiary)

I’m here because I think AI is really getting important in my business. It’s very important for us to recognise companies which are emerging and which have promising products. And this is just a great place to get to know people, get in contact with them and try out and buy some products.

Alain Mayer – Chief Medical Officer, Rimed at Unilabs (private buyer)

As programme manager we have several tasks, one of them is identifying emerging technologies and fostering research in the field. Second, we help SMEs and startups to scale un and become more international. Third, we help them to create an ecosystem where they can operate and bring research to the market.

Federica Zanca – Programme Manager Medical Imaging & AI in Healthcare at European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

Want to be part of the next SPIN4EIC pitching event?

The insights gained and relationships built during the event will continue to fuel collaboration and innovation in innovation procurement. Missed this session? Stay tuned for future SPIN4EIC opportunities and initiatives designed to support EIC beneficiaries and private procurers. Monitor the SPIN4EIC website, join the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme group on LinkedIn or subscribe to the SPIN4EIC Newsletter for updates on upcoming events and opportunities!

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