The 70th International Congress of Hearing Care Professionals has offered a platform for start-ups with a free stand at the EUHA Industry Exhibition and presentation spaces made available.
A number of criteria were taken into account when selecting the companies, such as the technical relevance of their products, services to the industry and the innovative nature of their business ideas. 
The four start-ups have now been selected:
SingularMind (Canada) develops AI-powered solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of subjective tinnitus. Via a web-based teleaudiology platform, patients are assessed, individually classified and treated with a combination of acoustic therapy and psychological support. The aim is to make high-quality audiological care accessible worldwide and to reduce costs and the need for in-person clinic visits.
MindAffect (Netherlands) is a medical technology company developing an objective hearing diagnosis system based on AI-supported brain-computer interface technology. The ‘SOFI’ system generates an objective audiogram within around ten minutes – particularly for patients who are unable to cooperate fully during conventional hearing tests.
Xenylab (France) is developing a virtual reality system for the diagnosis of hearing disorders using sound localisation tests. The application is intended to be used in future as a medical device for both the diagnosis and rehabilitation of people with hearing loss. Initial studies and practical trials with research institutions and a major hearing aid company have been successful.
HearScribe (UK) is an AI-powered software solution for the automatic documentation of audiological consultations. The system generates clinical notes, patient information, administrative tasks and doctor’s letters without storing any patient data. The platform was developed by practising audiologists and is already being used by customers in the UK.
