Eindhoven, 26/02/2025 – In September 2023, HighTechXL, the Brabant Development Agency (BOM), Philips, DeepTechXL, and Invest-NL launched HealthTechXL to boost MedTech innovation.
HealthTechXL builds on the proven methodology of HighTechXL and BOM to create and grow impactful ventures. The program addresses a crucial need in healthcare innovation by connecting the technological and clinical expertise of Philips with the entrepreneurial DeepTech ecosystem. This ensures that ideas are developed and brought to market, ultimately improving healthcare outcomes.
Through collaboration with industry leaders and investors, HealthTechXL ensures that entrepreneurs have access to world-class mentorship, technical resources, and funding. This approach allows startups to focus on developing solutions that address pressing healthcare challenges while ensuring long-term scalability.
SonicPrecision: leading the way
One of the program’s standout teams is SonicPrecision, which has a novel solution in the field of electrophysiology. SonicPrecision focuses on improving the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias by embedding ultrasound sensors in the tip of the ablation catheter. In this way, they provide imaging and sensing capabilities in real time during the intervention, allowing the electrophysiologist to adapt the procedure to patient-specific characteristics.
They recently finalized the program and secured an agreement with Philips to leverage IP and assets for their venture. SonicPrecision is now set up to develop prototypes and begin value proposition validation, marking a major step forward in their journey.
The SonicPrecision team consists of experienced founders with deep expertise in the field of cardiology and clinical innovation: Rene Aarnink, CEO, and Joanneke Groen, CPO.
Rene Aarnink emphasized the importance of this journey: “Our goal is to transform the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and improve the lives of patients. The support from Philips, BOM, and HighTechXL has been instrumental in bringing us closer to achieving this vision. This partnership with Philips allows us to build on a strong foundation and accelerate our progress.”
Joanneke Groen, reflected on the experience: “The program has been a challenging yet deeply rewarding journey. With initial funding from the Brabant startup fund secured, we are eager to engage with additional investors to propel our mission forward.”
Ecosystem = Collaboration
The success of SonicPrecision highlights the power of collaboration. With access to the technology and expertise of Philips, as well as mentorship and resources from HighTechXL and BOM, SonicPrecision is now equipped to take further steps and get the first investment in.
“This program epitomizes the innovation and collaboration that define Brainport Eindhoven as a global leader in MedTech,” said John Bell, CEO of HighTechXL. “SonicPrecision’s success is just the beginning, and we are excited about the journey ahead.”
