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Bridging the Gap in Women's Health

Special Women's Health Pitch session organised in collaboration with IDE Group and Health~Holland

At Innovation for Health on 26 March 2026, we're again shining a light on women's health. Despite significant health needs, ventures in this space often face (even tougher) challenges in gaining attention and securing funding due to complex regulatory and reimbursement pathways or specific market-related challenges. But innovation in this space is critical! That is why we are organising, in collaboration with our partners IDE Group and Health~Holland a special Women's Health Pitch session to give ten innovators to the opportunity present their groundbreaking solution at Innovation for Health 2026! 

Why Focus on Women's Health?

Historically, underserved health areas, like women's health, have been under-researched and underfunded, leading to gaps in data, understanding and treatment options. But the tide is turning. Innovators are driving change, and we're here to help them push through the barriers that have held this field back. 

Selected Presenters

This year we received over 30 (!) pitch applications for this Women's Health Pitch Session. Out of these 30, ten impactful initiatives are selected to present their innovative solutions to industry leaders, investors, and healthcare professionals at Innovation for Health on 26 March 2026. These innovators will have the unique chance to gain visibility and access to IDE Group's expertise and network to accelerate their journey.

4d Path Inc.
Tathagata Dasgupta

Absco Therapeutics
Stephen Linderman

Chloe Innovations
Karlheinz Samenjo

HER Heard
Umbereen Nehal

Innovene Therapeutics
Alia Kozlova

MIMA Technologies P.C.
Angie Fasoula

Nostics
Eva Rennen

Nua Surgical Limited
Barry McCann



Rachel Abbott

Pan Cancer T
Rachel Abbott

Saturn Pelvic Health
Bart van Diepenbeek


The best Women's Health innovation pitch will be selected by the jury and receive the following: 

  • The winner will receive an in-kind prize of €10,000 in IDE Group's innovation services to help bring your idea to market. 

  • The winner will receive media exposure consisting of an article in BiotechNews magazine and on the new website.

Jury panelists

Carmen van Vilsteren
Angel Investor & coach for female CEO's in LSH


Peter van Ruijven
Site Lead, IDE Group

Violet Defourt
CEO, Rapidemic & Winner 2025 Women's Health Pitch session

Jenica Patterson
Sr Director Health Pillar, Milken Institute

Moderators

Sjanna Bosma
Health~Holland

Daan Hittema
IDE Group






IDE Group

At IDE Group, we build better futures for health by creating meaningful MedTech ventures. We specialize in helping medical innovations succeed. With over 20 years of experience, we've guided more than 150 ventures through the complexities of development and commercialization, bringing over 50 medical products to market. 

If you want to learn more about IDE Group, contact Daan Hittema at daan.hittema@ide.group

We want to partner with promising ventures so that together, we can shape a better future.

Don't miss this chance to get your innovation in front of the right people and take your venture to the next level.





Health~Holland

Top Sector Life Sciences & Health (Health~Holland) is the driving force behind innovation within the Life Sciences & Health (LSH) sector. We strive to achieve both economic and societal impact.

With a clear vision for a healthier future, we strategically invest in a wide range of top disciplines, from pharmaceuticals and medical technology to healthcare infrastructure, vaccine research, eHealth, and data analysis. Our goal is to stimulate groundbreaking scientific discoveries and technological innovations that not only transform healthcare and the LSH sector but also contribute to sustainable and structural economic growth.

Be part of the change. Apply now, and let's accelerate Innovation for Women's Health!

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