Fifty of the fastest-growing tech firms in the Netherlands are in Las Vegas this week.
The crew crossed the Atlantic to attend CES the worlds biggest tech show.
By their side is economic affairs minister Dirk Beljaarts, whos on a mission to promote Dutch innovation.
Weve partnered with the Consumer Trade Association which organises CES on its annualMatch programat the event.
The in-person meetings connectstartupswith investors and corporate venture arms.
TNW has also checked out the Dutch delegation at CES.
Here are seven members of the tech team that caught our eye.
DeepSleep
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The startups wearables analyse brainwaves to predict upcomingneuralactivity.
They then deliver gentle sensory stimuli to enhance deep sleep waves.
OrthoFoodie
Another startup planning to boost our health isOrthoFoodie.
The companys app tracks your diet with a unique food analyser.
After scanning a products barcode,users can instantly log nutritional data into a daily food diary.
Theappalso offers personalised advice on your daily macro and micro needs.
Medical-X
Self-care is all well and good, but sometimes we need healthcare from trained professionals.
Based in Arnhem, thecompany develops humanoid robots for medical training.
Medical-X describes the droids as the worlds most realistic, advanced, and customisable patient simulators.
Whispp
Leiden-based Whispp has targeted another healthcare issue.
The startup haslaunched an appfor people with voice disabilities and severe stutters.
Addoptics
Better sight is also on offer at CES.
Rotterdam-basedAddopticsplans to boost our vision in augmented reality by developing prescription lenses for AR glasses.
The lightweight lenses are customised to fit any shape of smart frame.
They could also boost adoption of AR.
Flowbeams
Flowbeamshas pioneered another path to better health: needle-free injections.
Using a laser, the company first heats the relevant liquid.
Besides addressing needle-phobia, thetechcould reduce infection risks and hazardous waste.
All this new medtech has made us optimistic about our New Years resolutions for a healthier life.
Yet our top seven is just a taste of the Dutch treats at CES.
you’re able to check out all 50 members of the delegationhere.
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
