Nijmegen, the Netherlands (June 26th, 2023) – Following the second 2023 EIC Accelerator cut-off in March, Thirona is awarded to receive European Innovation Council (EIC) funding. Among the 51 selected companies, 30% have a female CEO or women in executive leadership positions. 

Thirona is a global company specialized in advanced analysis of thoracic CT images with artificial intelligence. With its AI-based LungQ™ platform Thirona develops solutions contributing to development of innovations for screening, diagnostics, and personalized patient treatment for lung diseases, in partnership with pharmaceutical, med-tech and clinical care integration companies.

Following a highly competitive process based on 551 submissions, Thirona is one of 51 innovative technology companies awarded the EIC Accelerator grant. 15 out of the selected companies have a female CEO, CTO (Chief Technology Officer) or CSO (Chief Scientific Officer).

“We are honored to be recognized as a trustworthy company with further innovation potential.”, says Eva van Rikxoort, CEO and Founder of Thirona. “The EIC grant will allow us to accelerate the progress in facilitating personalized treatment for lung diseases, and to drive positive change in patient care.”