Custom Surgical Recognized as Europe’s Top Health Startup at HLTH Europe 2025

🚀 From Munich to Amsterdam, Custom Surgical is on a mission to reshape the future of digital ophthalmology.

At the heart of HLTH Europe 2025 — one of the most influential health innovation events in the world — Custom Surgical stood among Europe’s most groundbreaking innovators. Selected as a winner of the EIT Health Catapult competition, Custom Surgical was celebrated not only for its technical excellence but for its visionary commitment to improving global eye health through digitalization and artificial intelligence.

🎯 A Milestone for Medical Innovation

Out of hundreds of applications, only a handful of health tech pioneers made it to the final stage of the prestigious EIT Health Catapult. Custom Surgical was spotlighted in the MedTech category for transforming the way ophthalmologists document, diagnose, and share their clinical findings.

“We believe every ophthalmologist should have access to intuitive, high-quality imaging and data tools in their practices,” says Federico Acosta, CEO of Custom Surgical. “Being recognized at HLTH Europe validates the impact our technology is having on practices worldwide.”

👁️‍🗨️ What Sets Custom Surgical Apart

Custom Surgical is leading the transformation of ophthalmology from analog to digital by delivering scalable, engineer-free digitalization tools that empower eye care professionals worldwide.

In a landscape where more than 90% of ophthalmic procedures are still performed on analog equipment, Custom Surgical’s optical systems stand out for their plug-and-play design. These tools can be installed by the physician in under five minutes, eliminating the need for specialized technical support.

What makes Custom Surgical truly unique:

• Rapid Data Acquisition: MicroREC Connect enables data capture up to 10 times faster than conventional systems, streamlining clinical workflows and improving efficiency.
• Cloud-Based Infrastructure: All recorded media is securely stored in a GDPR-compliant cloud platform, automatically organized by patient ID, examination date, or diagnosis.
• Global Footprint & Proven Results: With users in 80 countries, more than 50 distribution partners, and millions in sales, the company has achieved profitability and product-market fit.
• Backed by Experts: Trusted by a network of key opinion leaders and ophthalmic surgeons, Custom Surgical's solutions are built on real-world clinical insights.

By combining affordability, speed, and artificial intelligence, Custom Surgical is redefining the standards of ophthalmic documentation, diagnosis, and education — setting a new global benchmark in digital eye care.

🌍 A Leap Toward Accessible Eye Care

This accolade reinforces Custom Surgical's long-term mission: to democratize access to eye care technologies, especially in regions where diagnostic tools are limited. With collaborations spanning from Latin America to Asia, and now recognition across Europe, the message is clear — digital ophthalmology is here, and Custom Surgical is leading the charge.

🏆 HLTH Europe + EIT Health Catapult: A Global Seal of Excellence

HLTH Europe brought together investors, innovators, and clinical leaders under one roof. For Custom Surgical, it was a chance not just to showcase products, but to represent ophthalmology in the future of integrated digital health.

As one of the only ophthalmology-focused companies to receive this recognition, the spotlight affirms what thousands of doctors using Custom Surgical already know: this is the tool that changes how eye care is delivered.

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