Nominee #1 – Neola Medical – Hanna Sjöström, CEO

Breathing life into the future — with light and precision. 

Every breath counts, especially when you’ve just taken your first. Premature babies often struggle with underdeveloped lungs, and until now, monitoring their breathing has relied on outdated methods that risk catching complications too late.

Neola Medical has introduced a game-changing innovation. It is a noninvasive system that uses laser-based technology to continuously monitor lung function in real time. This allows doctors and nurses to detect issues before they escalate, making care more proactive instead of reactive.

Developed in close collaboration with neonatal teams, Neola’s device is designed for use in Neonatal Intensive Care Units around the world. It is a breakthrough that gives premature infants a better start in life and offers parents and healthcare professionals something just as vital: peace of mind.