Global Health Innovators Virtual Event

Connecting the Western Balkans to Global Health Innovation

Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Central Time)
Format: Virtual (Zoom)

Presented by:
Global Health Innovators (GHI) • Global Health Connector (formerly ECHAlliance) • Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce • Leeds Nexus Innovation Hub

In collaboration with:
Digital Den Startup/Venture Studio (Montenegro) • West Yorkshire Combined Authority & Nexus Innovation Hub (Leeds, UK) • Nashville Entrepreneur Center – Project Healthcare

About the Event

This virtual event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and public-sector leaders from three key innovation regions:  the Western Balkans, Leeds & West Yorkshire (UK), and Nashville (USA),  to strengthen global health innovation networks.

Participants will discover emerging health-tech ventures, explore cross-border commercialization pathways, and build partnerships that drive international market expansion.

Objectives

• Spotlight eight high-potential health-tech startups from the Balkans, UK, USA, and Australia.
• Forge commercialization pathways into the U.S., UK, and EU markets.
• Strengthen innovation and investment ties between Nashville, Leeds, Australia, and the Western Balkans.
• Deliver mentorship and visibility opportunities for founders.

Pitch Competition

A panel of international judges — including investors, healthcare innovation leaders, and venture partners — will select one standout startup for the Global Health Innovators Mentorship Award, featuring three 30-minute sessions focused on fundraising, messaging, and market strategy.

Pitching Startups

- From the Balkans (Digital Den)

• HashiMotto  – AI-guided companion app empowering people with Hashimoto’s to manage their condition through personalized daily care.
• CorrectifAI – AI-powered posture and musculoskeletal health platform improving workplace wellness and performance.
• DIA  – Simple, integrated diabetes management app helping users track key health metrics and optimize daily care.
• 3DLoom (Stefan Smiljanoski) – 3D-printed anatomical models that enhance surgical precision and reduce operation times.

- Case Study – U.S. Commercialization (Balkans)

• Flourish – Science-backed platform improving emotional intelligence, soft skills, and employee wellbeing with measurable results.
  

- From the US

• Pulse Charter Connect (Laura Epstein)

• Guaranteed (Jessica McGlory)

• Nervio.ai (Rich Vogel)

• Nimblemind.ai (Pi Zonooz)

- 2 Startups from Nashville Entrepreneur Center – Project Healthcare

- From Australia

Misti – AI-based maternal health companion providing proactive support and monitoring for expecting mothers.