TeamUp X Health Held
TeamUp X Health Held
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the TeamUp x Health event brought together experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators from the healthcare sector to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on personalized medicine. The event, hosted at Algebra Bernays University, provided a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and showcasing innovative startup solutions.
The event was organized by Smion as part of the AI2MED project, and the project consortium consists of 11 partners from 7 different countries.
The goals of the AI2MED project are to
Panel: AI in Personalized Medicine – Benefits for Patients, Doctors, and Technology
Glavni dio programa bila je panel rasprava pod nazivom “AI u personaliziranoj medicini – koristi za pacijente, liječnike i tehnologiju”. Panelisti su bili prof. dr. sc. Robert Likić, profesor na Medicinskom fakultetu u Zagrebu i glavni koordinator za implementaciju UpToDate-a u KBC-u Zagreb; Mario Ravić, voditelj digitalnog zdravstva u Ericsson Nikola Tesla; te Ivica Belina, predsjednik Koalicije udruga u zdravstvu. Raspravu je moderirala Katarina Gvozdanović, iz Odjela za farmakoepidemiologiju Nastavnog zavoda za javno zdravstvo „Dr. Andrija Štampar“.
The discussion provided the audience with valuable insights into the current state of personalized medicine and the barriers preventing its wider adoption. It was emphasized that artificial intelligence already enables faster and more accurate diagnostic procedures, but that medicine—as a traditionally conservative profession—is slow to adapt to new technologies. Robert Likić highlighted that AI significantly increases physicians’ efficiency and also shared his predictions regarding the growing use of AI in psychotherapy.
Mario Ravić pointed out that personalized medicine is still in its early stages of development, and that high-quality research is one of the key factors for its implementation. He emphasized that successful companies collaborate with research institutes and that major advances in healthcare can only be achieved through in-depth research. He also identified legal aspects—particularly GDPR regulations—as barriers to development, along with the fact that Croatia currently has very little structured healthcare data.
On the other hand, Ivica Belina emphasized that the healthcare system in Croatia is not yet ready to fully embrace personalized medicine. There is no unified hospital system, and the management of health data is inadequately regulated. However, collaborations such as the Croatian Health Data Center (CHDC) and a consortium of 26 institutions working on a cancer research network indicate positive progress toward digitalization and better use of data in medicine.
Startup Team Pitching
Following the panel discussion, innovative healthcare startups presented their pitches:
These startups demonstrated innovation in applying artificial intelligence in healthcare, while also highlighting opportunities for collaboration and employment within the digital health sector. Could one of these opportunities be right for you?
Digicyte, Krunoslav Vinicki
Digicyte develops microscopy algorithms, including image resolution enhancement technologies based on mathematical models, which improve AI system training.
Contact: kvinicki@digicyte.ai
Eeya, Lejla Barić
Eeya is an innovative skincare device that uses hybrid cold plasma and additional technologies for skin rejuvenation.
Open position: As part of the HAMAG BICRO acceleration program, the team plans to actively work this year on developing the device into a production-ready model. By the end of the year, the company director is expected to become a full-time employee, after which the focus will shift to sales and marketing—where additional support would be highly welcome.
Contact: lejlair@gmail.com
Ordineo, Bojan Bernik
Ordineo is an AI-powered application designed to digitalize and automate the operations of medical practices, allowing doctors to focus more on patient care.
Open position: The team is looking to connect with mentors familiar with healthcare system processes (primarily in the private sector), part-time experts who excel in specific development areas to help avoid potential pitfalls, complementary startups for joint market entry, and potential clients (medical practices and clinics). Special conditions are offered for the first 20 clients.
Contact: bojan@morgancode.com
ShowMe, Ivan Stepinac
ShowMe uses AI to translate sign language and speech into text during video calls, enabling inclusive communication for people with hearing and speech impairments.
Open position: The team is looking for a Social Media and Marketing Manager, with a flexible, remote collaboration model and an immediate or agreed start date. ShowMe is seeking someone who can clearly communicate the value and innovation of the project and reach users and potential investors. Ideal candidates are creative students with basic digital marketing experience, ready for a dynamic environment and new challenges.
Contact: ivan.stepinacc@gmail.com
Interest Continues to Grow
The continued interest in TeamUp and the discussions it has sparked show that there is still limited space in public discourse for connecting healthcare and technology. We are proud that, for the third time within a year, we have brought the community together and initiated conversations crucial for the advancement of medicine in Croatia. Read more about the conclusions from the TeamUp events held in July and October 2024.
Dakle, TeamUp x Health, okupivši mnoštvo stručnjaka i entuzijasta koji su se rado uključili u raspravu, ponovno je dokazao da postoji velik interes za digitalizaciju zdravstva i primjenu AI-a u medicini. Unatoč izazovima poput nedostatka strukturiranih podataka i sporog usvajanja novih tehnologija, stručnjaci i poduzetnici su optimistični da će kroz suradnju i istraživanja AI donijeti značajne promjene u načinu pružanja zdravstvene skrbi.
We look forward to the next event, where we will continue exploring innovations in healthcare!
If you organize similar events or work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and the healthcare industry, feel free to contact us for a free consultation!
