Discover more about this year’s winners and their groundbreaking ideas!
We’re excited to introduce the winners of the AI Pitch Competition 2025! After a highly competitive selection process, these startups made it to the Finale, representing some of the most promising ideas and applications of AI today.
Each winner brings forward a unique solution, demonstrating innovation, creativity, and the potential to make a lasting impact. From energy to safety, from cultural experiences to advanced business applications, they showcase the diverse ways AI can transform our world.
Discover their stories below and read the full article by IO+ here.
Born from the student team InMotion, FABBS is redefining battery management. Their AI-based system monitors and controls batteries down to the individual cell level, providing full observability and extending lifespan up to twofold. With the Grand Prize of €50,000, FABBS will accelerate the shift toward sustainable, circular energy solutions.
Watch the one-minute pitches from our 2025 winners. These capture each startup’s idea they brought to life, from their problem, their solution to their ambition.
FABBS develops an AI-powered battery management system that doubles battery lifespan and reduces Europe’s dependence on imported production. As billions of battery cells are discarded each year, FABBS reimagines how we reuse and manage them – looking inside each individual cell to optimize performance and extend its life. By tackling waste and resource dependency head-on, FABBS is shaping a more sustainable and self-reliant future for Europe’s energy industry.
At TU Eindhoven, MedAI uses AI-driven EEG analysis to help clinicians and families predict outcomes for comatose patients after cardiac arrest. With the help of the Runner-up Prize of €35,000, their models will reduce uncertainty, guide real-time decisions, and support more compassionate care.
Watch the one-minute pitches from our 2025 winners. These capture each startup’s idea they brought to life, from their problem, their solution to their ambition.
MedAI uses artificial intelligence to help clinicians predict recovery outcomes for patients in a coma after cardiac arrest. By analyzing brain activity data and EEG signals, their model provides early insights, often within just a few hours, offering faster clarity for families and better guidance for hospitals. With their AI-driven approach, MedAI aims to bring precision, compassion, and hope to one of healthcare’s most critical moments.
EviSafe tackles one of society’s most urgent issues: domestic violence and stalking. Its AI-driven app allows victims to discreetly collect evidence, raise silent alarms, and connect with trusted support networks. EviSafe was awarded the Second Runner-up Prize of €25,000, which, beyond safety, will empower users to break cycles of abuse.
Watch the one-minute pitches from our 2025 winners. These capture each startup’s idea they brought to life, from their problem, their solution to their ambition.
EviSafe is an AI-driven evidence platform that empowers victims of violence and strengthens the response of municipalities, police, and social services. Founded from personal experience and a background in healthcare, EviSafe turns data into actionable evidence – giving victims a voice while helping authorities act faster and more effectively. After launching its MVP and partnering with cities like The Hague and Eindhoven, EviSafe is now preparing to scale its impact across the Netherlands by 2026.
UTF builds AI solutions that adapt to people, not the other way around. By automating repetitive tasks, digitizing processes, and increasing transparency, they free civil servants to focus on their core skills – and with the help of the Audience Award of €10,000, will keep delivering tailored services to citizens and businesses.
Watch the one-minute pitches from our 2025 winners. These capture each startup’s idea they brought to life, from their problem, their solution to their ambition.
UTF creates AI solutions that empower government professionals to deliver faster, smarter, and more effective public service. After speaking with hundreds of public servants, the team discovered that outdated software and manual workflows often stand in the way of progress. UTF bridges that gap with intelligent tools that simplify work, reduce inefficiency, and let technology serve the people, not the other way around.
ArtVista turns a museum visit into a personal journey. With its AI-powered app, visitors can scan artworks for instant insights, connect with artists, and receive tailored recommendations. By making art more interactive and accessible, ArtVista is bridging the gap between culture and technology and therefore, was awarded the Business Development Award by Startups for Society.
Watch the one-minute pitches from our 2025 winners. These capture each startup’s idea they brought to life, from their problem, their solution to their ambition.
ArtVista transforms how people experience art by turning every museum visit into an interactive learning journey. Using AI, the mobile app lets visitors scan any artwork, ask questions, and receive personalized insights – as if speaking directly to a guide or even the artist. By adapting to each user’s curiosity and perspective, ArtVista makes art more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for everyone, turning passive viewing into active discovery.
Avendar delivers a full-stack AI platform for Europe’s public security and defence sectors. Their software enhances situational awareness, accelerates operational decisions, and prioritizes threats in the most demanding environments. With founders seasoned in fintech, construction, and software, Avendar challenges the notion that vital problems should be solved with clunky tools, and its efforts are being rewarded with the production and distribution of its next press release.
Watch the one-minute pitches from our 2025 winners. These capture each startup’s idea they brought to life, from their problem, their solution to their ambition.
Avendar uses data and AI to make Europe safer by fighting crime while protecting citizens’ rights. Founded by a team with deep experience across tech and fintech, Avendar partners with public institutions to uncover crucial insights hidden in complex data. From helping the Dutch National Police identify the right leads in large-scale investigations to assisting municipalities in detecting criminal misuse of permits, Avendar brings intelligence and efficiency to public safety through ethical technology.
Vendacity helps entrepreneurs and investors turn data into decisions. By integrating seamlessly with existing bookkeeping systems, their platform provides real-time KPIs, including cash flow projections and revenue tracking. Their efforts are being recognized with a 1-hour investment coaching session by Erasmus Enterprise.
Watch the one-minute pitches from our 2025 winners. These capture each startup’s idea they brought to life, from their problem, their solution to their ambition.
Vendacity builds data-driven software for venture capital funds, turning untapped information into smarter investment decisions. Their platform collects, transforms, and enriches data to streamline deal flow and ensure no great opportunity is missed. By unlocking the potential of unique datasets, Vendacity helps the Dutch VC ecosystem work more efficiently, connecting innovation with the insight it deserves.
From processing emails and extracting information from documents to integrating seamlessly with enterprise systems, DataSpeak’s AI agents automate workflows end-to-end while keeping all data within the EU. This innovation earned them MT/Sprout Community tickets & merchandise.
Watch the one-minute pitches from our 2025 winners. These capture each startup’s idea they brought to life, from their problem, their solution to their ambition.
DataSpeak transforms how organizations interact with their systems through simple, natural conversations. While most AI pilots fail to move beyond experimentation, DataSpeak bridges the gap between innovation and real-world implementation. Their multi-agent AI platform goes beyond answering questions – it completes tasks, integrates seamlessly with existing systems, and gets things done. With proven expertise, DataSpeak turns AI pilots into production-ready solutions that deliver real impact.
Ready to witness the showcase and the next wave of groundbreaking AI startups? Don’t miss your chance to discover their stories, revisit 2024, and be there at the Finale to experience the future of AI!