A fantastic accomplishment a €1 million grant for Twente device that makes tissue blood flow visible

A consortium of regional companies and the University of Twente has received a grant of €1 million from the European Regional Development Fund (EFRO). With this funding, the companies Twente Medical Optics and Beeliners will develop their first commercial prototype of a handheld medical device that can make tissue blood flow visible. Twente Medical Optics is a spin-off of the University of Twente. The University of Twente will contribute with algorithms to quantify perfusion.

The device, called a handheld perfusion imager, can assist doctors in treating burns and in operations to repair damaged tissue, for example, after cancer surgery. By precisely showing how well a wound or skin area is perfused before, during, or after surgery, doctors can intervene more quickly if complications arise.

Validating HAPI at Mayo Clinic

We had the incredible opportunity to present HAPI at the Mayo Clinic Beahrs Surgical Summit in the US. Our CEO held 17 meetings in a single day, receiving valuable validation from world-class surgeons that reaffirms the clinical impact of our handheld technology. We are heading into the next phase of development more confident than ever.

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Radboudumc Investment Day

We are excited to report back from a highly engaging day in Nijmegen. Our CEO, Kiki Liu, presented our handheld laser perfusion imaging technology and shared insights on building a MedTech venture as a speaker at the "Stop and Go" session. The connections made are invaluable as we continue collaborating to improve patient care.

Top 30 at Tech Tour Photonics 2025

We are back from an incredible trip to Berlin, where it was an honor to be recognized as one of the top 30 selected companies at Tech Tour Photonics 2025. Pitching our handheld microcirculation imaging technology to leading investors has reinforced our drive to bring accurate diagnostic tools to burn assessment and breast reconstructive surgeries.

We are funded by VFF Overijssel

Twente Medical Optics has successfully secured €1.35 million in combined funding from Oost NL (VFF) and RVO (EFRO Oost). This support allows us to finalize our device design and validate our regulatory strategy, paving the way for FDA 510(k) clearance. We are now gearing up for our seed round and expanding our team.

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Winner of Draper’s Silicon Summer Pitch Prize 2025

We are proud to announce we are the Winner of Draper's Silicon Summer Pitch Prize 2025. Standing alongside inspiring startups and innovators, our team showcased how our handheld laser perfusion imaging technology is making a real difference in healthcare.

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Celebrating One Year of TMO

We work hard, but we also make time to enjoy moments together as a team!

We celebrated the one-year incorporation anniversary of Twente Medical Optics with a traditional Chinese hotpot dinner!

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Exciting day at TEKNOWLOGY Innovation Market

We had the chance to showcase our advanced blood perfusion measurement technology at TEKNOWLOGY in Utrecht! Visitors had hands-on experience with HAPI, learning how it enables real-time, non-invasive perfusion imaging and opens up new possibilities in medical diagnostics.

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Exploring Collaboration Opportunities at MST Business Day

Twente Medical Optics took part in MST Business Day, engaging with experts from Medisch Spectrum Twente (MST) to explore potential collaborations in healthcare innovation. Through insightful discussions, we gained valuable perspectives on aligning our technology with clinical needs.

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Strengthening Regulatory Strategy through Collaboration with MDProject

We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our regulatory journey! Recently, we collaborated with MDProject, a top expert in medical device regulatory affairs, to improve our strategy for the US and European markets.

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Exciting News: We're on the NWO Take-Off 2024 Funding List!

We are excited to be spotlighted by the University of Twente, celebrating UT alumnae founders making an impact in the MedTech sector. This recognition reflects the innovation and ambition at the heart of UT’s alumni network.

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Breakthrough in medical technology: accurately measuring blood flow

We’re excited to share that our work has been featured in a recent article by the University of Twente! The piece highlights a groundbreaking advancement in medical technology — an innovative method for accurately measuring blood flow.

Read the full article here to learn more about how our technology is making an impact.

Exciting News: We're on the NWO Take-Off 2024 Funding List!

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been included in the 2024 NWO Take-Off funding list! This recognition reflects the potential of our project and the innovative work we’re doing in our field. The Take-Off program is designed to support promising initiatives to turn groundbreaking ideas into successful ventures.

You can learn more about the funding and other exciting projects here.

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