Introduction to Google for Startups

Google for Startups is dedicated to empowering companies that utilize AI to tackle the most significant challenges in healthcare. We are proud to announce the third cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program, which supports startups across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East in their quest to responsibly grow the healthcare and wellbeing industry using AI.

The Growth Academy Program

This three-month program, scheduled to commence in May, equips startups with the necessary tools and knowledge to grow and scale. Through virtual workshops focused on AI best practices, leadership development, responsible innovation, product design, and customer acquisition, along with personalized mentorship and technical support from Google’s experts, participants will be well-prepared to navigate growth challenges. The ongoing product support and mentorship offered after the program ensure that these startups have a solid foundation for long-term impact.

Introducing the 2025 Cohort

We are excited to introduce the inspiring startups from 16 countries selected for the 2025 cohort, all of which are committed to improving patient care and advancing medical research:

• Advantis Medical Imaging (Greece): Offers quantitative, automated, and accessible medical imaging software solutions to address the increasing workload of radiology departments.
• Ahead (Germany): Provides a mobile app for emotional intelligence training, utilizing AI and behavioral science to deliver personalized self-improvement tools focused on rapid behavior change.
• Ailin.Health (Spain): An AI-powered Diagnostics-as-a-Service platform making preventive healthcare accessible by simplifying testing and delivering smart health insights.
• BLUESKEYE AI (UK): Uses artificial intelligence to analyze facial expressions and voice patterns to measure medically relevant behaviors, aiming for early diagnosis and treatment effectiveness monitoring.
• Daiser (UK): A modular, AI-native platform enabling the creation, scaling, and integration of personalized healthcare services, designed for care teams, commissioners, and creators.
• DeepEcho (Morocco): An AI-driven healthtech startup revolutionizing maternal and fetal healthcare through advanced ultrasound analysis.
• Doctor.One (Poland): A digital healthcare platform providing continuous, relationship-driven care between doctors and patients to improve patient outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.
• dru (Egypt): A digital health app for managing obesity and diabetes, offering continuous support and personalized care to help patients track and improve their health.
• EvidenceHunt (The Netherlands): An AI-powered medical research platform transforming how professionals find, analyze, and process medical evidence.
• Fimo Health (Germany): A digital companion for patients with chronic diseases, combining disease-specific learning with symptom tracking to help patients regain control and improve their quality of life.
• Holi (Poland): A digital clinic transforming long-term healthy lifestyle management by combining human empathy with technological precision.
• Kanjo (UK): A digital neurodevelopment platform using AI and clinical research to provide personalized support tools for pediatric mental health.
• Klineo (France): An AI-driven platform connecting patients and doctors with relevant clinical trials, enabling quick access to therapeutic innovations.
• Kor (France): A proactive care platform combining AI-powered health check-ups with continuous medical support to prevent disease and optimize health.
• LEIA Health (Sweden): A mobile app providing AI-powered health support and personalized insights from pregnancy through postpartum, covering mental and physical wellness.
• Nest Genomics (Israel): Develops software making genomic medicine accessible to every patient by facilitating the implementation and scaling of longitudinal genomic programs.
• Omniloy (Spain): An AI-driven platform enabling hospitals to deliver personalized care at scale by automating clinical documentation and streamlining patient communications.
• PBR Life Sciences (Nigeria): Bridges gaps in critical healthcare data in emerging African markets through AI-powered analytics, enabling better understanding of underserved markets and opportunities for drug discovery.
• Prosoma (Poland): Offers a CE-certified, evidence-based medical app and coaching program supporting cancer patients, enhancing their quality of life and decreasing systemic treatment costs.
• PulseLife (France): Provides healthcare professionals with an up-to-date medical knowledge base and AI-powered clinical decision support, assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
• Sincrolab (Spain): Combines AI and neuroscience to deliver CE-certified digital cognitive therapies for conditions like ADHD, enabling remote prescription and monitoring of personalized treatments.
• SPRYT (Ireland): Offers an Adaptive Scheduling Agent letting patients book and manage medical appointments via messaging platforms, predicting no-shows and personalizing communication.
• Takalam (UAE): A mental well-being platform integrating AI, digital therapeutics, and agentic AI to enhance mental health screening, prevention, and personalized care.
• Valeo Health (UAE): Enables patients to access instant virtual doctor consultations and home diagnostics through an AI-powered platform.
• YOUTH Health Tech (Germany): Provides health check-ups in under 2 minutes using a smartphone, screening for early signs of health risks through face video, audio recording, and eye pictures.

Conclusion

By supporting high-potential startups that utilize AI to responsibly advance the healthcare and wellbeing industry, we are investing in a healthier future for all. This initiative not only fosters innovation but also underscores our commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of global health outcomes.