More than technology: How start-ups are shaping the I.S.P.O. World Congress 2025
Start-ups are setting new standards in orthopaedic treatment and care. At this year's I.S.P.O. World Congress, 25 young companies from 16 countries will present their ideas for future-oriented and sustainable treatment and rehabilitation. The start-up area will be the innovation hub of the congress.
More than 20 live pitches will offer direct insights into developments, products and visions – from AI-supported prosthetics and virtual reality training systems to individualised design and digital manufacturing processes.
Here is an overview of some of the start-ups represented:
• Aidplex (Greece): Develops ‘ScolioSense,’ an intelligent monitoring system for scoliosis therapies that records the wearing time of back orthoses, thereby improving therapy adherence.
• Anatomic Studios (Sweden): Combines aesthetics and function with customisable prosthetic covers in the style of fashion statements.
• Esper Bionics (USA): Multiple award winner for the world's first AI-based adaptive hand prosthesis.
• Instalimb (Japan): Uses 3D printing and machine learning to manufacture low-cost, customised prostheses to improve treatment in developing countries.
• Mecuris (Germany): Offers a digital platform for the customised design and manufacture of prostheses and orthoses, making the fitting process more efficient.
• Virtetic (Australia): Develops VR-based training methods for prosthesis wearers – realistic, adaptive and interactive.
This selection shows that the next generation of assistive technologies is international, interdisciplinary and full of ideas. The start-ups at the World Congress make it clear that modern treatment and care is much more than just technology.
About the Exhibition
The international exhibition at the I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress 2025 will take place from 16 to 19 June at Stockholmsmässan, Scandinavia’s largest venue for trade fairs, conferences, and events, located in Stockholm, Sweden. The exhibition will showcase the entire spectrum of products and services in modern orthopaedic treatment and care, including key areas such as prosthetics, orthotics, assistive technology, digital manufacturing, robotics, movement analysis, and therapeutic equipment. A total of 184 exhibitors from 33 countries will be represented, underlining the truly global character of the event.
Media contact & press material
An overview of the participating start-ups is available in the start-up area on the congress website. For editorial enquiries, image material, background information and contact details for exhibitors can also be provided on request.
