Dutch Healthcare Innovators Vie for 2025 Prize
Netherlands, Thursday, 6 February 2025.
Pacmed, PAVA, and Rezolve are competing for the Zorginnovatieprijs 2025, a competition recognizing medical technology advancements in the Netherlands. Pacmed has already advanced to national finals.
AI-Powered Healthcare Innovation Takes Lead
Pacmed Critical, an innovative AI-based clinical intelligence tool, secured its position in the national finals after winning the regional preliminaries on January 23, 2025 [3]. The solution, developed to optimize intensive care unit operations, integrates with electronic patient records to support medical decision-making and improve workflow efficiency [1]. The company’s decade-long commitment to responsible AI implementation in healthcare settings particularly impressed the expert jury [3][5].
Revolutionary Orthopedic and Monitoring Solutions
Runner-up Rezolve Medical presented their groundbreaking Rise AFO, a 3D-printed ankle-foot orthosis that addresses a critical healthcare need, as currently 81 percent of patients struggle with traditional orthoses [5]. Meanwhile, PAVA showcased their innovative WiFi-sensing technology designed to monitor movements, location, and sleep patterns of residents in care facilities, aiming to reduce staff workload while maintaining privacy standards [1].
High Stakes Competition
The national finals, scheduled for March 13, 2025, at the Health Valley Event, will see competitors vying for a €10,000 prize from the expert jury [3]. Following this, public voting will open on www.zorginnovatie.nl for an additional €5,000 public prize, concluding on April 9, 2025 [3]. Prince Constantijn van Oranje will present the awards during the Zorg & ICT congress in Utrecht [1][3].
Supporting Innovation Ecosystem
As regional winner, Pacmed has already secured valuable benefits, including a year-long membership with the Amsterdam Economic Board partner network and access to the Innovation for Health congress [3]. The competition, now in its tenth year [6], continues to play a crucial role in accelerating healthcare innovations from development to implementation, supporting solutions that address critical healthcare challenges [2].