Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland

ATRO Medical B.V., based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of anatomically shaped polymer meniscus implants, specifically the Trammpolin. This innovative prosthesis is designed to replace damaged menisci, restoring their protective function by acting as a joint spacer and shock absorber. The Trammpolin mimics the natural meniscus, facilitating adequate load distribution within the knee joint, which can provide significant relief for osteoarthritis patients suffering from severe pain. ATRO Medical emerged as a spin-out from DSM and Radboudumc, leveraging expertise from a public-private collaboration initiated in 2010 that involved various universities, private companies, and support from the Dutch government. This collaborative effort has been instrumental in the design and development of the Trammpolin prototype.

Digi.Bio develops software and automation platforms for the healthcare and life sciences sector. The company creates digital microfluidics and electrowetting-based automation software to streamline multistep liquid handling in laboratories, replacing traditional pipetting robots. It operates a lab-on-a-chip and computational platform that analyzes cell therapies, evaluating performance and outcomes at the single-cell level to deliver high-content results quickly with minimal material waste. The company uses artificial intelligence to rapidly and precisely manipulate droplets on a microscale, enabling automated workflows for medical and pharmaceutical applications and the scaling of bioengineering processes. It is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Circular IQ B.V. is an Amsterdam-based company that focuses on promoting circular economy practices through its online platform. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in circular performance analysis of products, businesses, and supply chains. By collecting and sharing verified data, Circular IQ provides visualized analyses that enhance transparency and foster dialogue among stakeholders in sustainability. The platform is designed to maximize the value of products while minimizing waste and the depletion of natural resources, thereby supporting the development of products that are inherently circular.

Dyme is a personal finance platform that consolidates all subscriptions in one place, enabling users to manage, cancel, and switch services from a single app. It uses financial data and machine learning to provide a clear overview of income and expenses, offer insights into spending, and assist with renegotiating contracts to help users reduce fixed costs.

Amsterdam Scientific Instruments B.V. is a research and manufacturing company based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, established in 2011. It specializes in advanced camera systems designed for scientific applications, focusing on neutron detection, electron imaging, and X-ray detector technology. The company develops sophisticated hybrid-pixel detectors, including single photon counting devices and Medipix or Timepix-based systems, which are utilized in various fields such as electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray imaging, and neutron imaging. By providing innovative alternatives to standard scientific detectors, Amsterdam Scientific Instruments empowers the global scientific community to explore and advance their research into the properties and dynamics of X-rays, photons, electrons, neutrons, and ions.