Julie Hantson

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis VZW is a hospital that focuses on putting the patient first and is driven by innovation. The Belgian company has a strong connection to the region and have locations in Asse, Ninove, and. The non-profit company was founded in 1969 and the CEO is Peter Verhulst.

Mantis Photonics AB is a Swedish technology company that aims to prevent diseases by detecting pathologies earlier through a patented hyperspectral camera. The company is based in Lund, Sweden, and was founded in 2021. The camera takes hyperspectral images of the retina, providing functional details such as tissue physiology, morphology, and composition. The company's strategy is to use the retina, which is a unique spot in the body where you can observe three essential systems simultaneously\: blood, vision, and central nervous system, to screen for eye diseases, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases. The CEO is Denis Hellebuyck.