EIC Summit 2026 Speaker
- Workshop: "Innovation Procurement as a Superpower: Scaling breakthrough solutions across Borders"
Day 1 | MOMENTUM STAGE, 11:00 - 11:30
Merel Boers is Founder of Nicolab, a MedTech company dedicated to improving emergency care through quick access to critical medical information. Building on the legacy of the groundbreaking MR CLEAN trial, Nicolab supports healthcare professionals in acting faster when every minute counts. The company’s solutions are used in over 15 countries and have assisted more than 170,000 patients and their care teams.
Merel was a winner of the EU Prize for Women Innovators 2021, recognizing her leadership in advancing impactful healthcare technology. She is also a strong advocate for strengthening the European and Dutch tech ecosystem, with a focus on scaling innovation and ensuring technological independence.