Geras Solutions Awarded HealthTech Award 2025 for Groundbreaking Dementia Tool
20 May 2025
Geras Solutions has been named the winner of this year’s prestigious HealthTech Award for its pioneering digital solution enabling early detection and assessment of dementia. As global populations age and dementia becomes an increasingly urgent public health challenge, the company's innovative approach stands out as a beacon of hope and transformation for healthcare systems.
The award was presented during Vitalis 2025, the Nordic region’s leading conference for the future of health, care, and welfare. The HealthTech Award, a collaboration between GREAT, Vitalis, and Sahlgrenska Science Park, honors Nordic and Baltic healthtech innovations that make a real impact in patients' lives.
A New Era for Dementia Detection
In Sweden alone, an estimated 150,000 to 200,000 people live with dementia, with around 25,000 new cases each year. As those numbers continue to rise, the healthcare system faces increasing strain. Geras Solutions offers a compelling response: a validated, user-friendly digital tool that streamlines cognitive testing and enables early detection — all from the comfort of home.
The tool digitizes the cognitive assessment process, including memory functions and risk factors, through a tablet-based test. By allowing self-reporting without direct involvement from healthcare personnel, it lowers the threshold for individuals to seek help and reduces the stigma often associated with cognitive decline.
“Our goal is to scale the preventive aspect,” said Simon Körösi, CEO of Geras Solutions, after the award ceremony. “We want to make it easy for people to access personalized programs that are proven to reduce the risk of developing dementia.”
Recognition and Momentum
The recognition came as a surprise to Körösi and his team.“I was shocked when I received the email saying we were one of the eleven finalists,” he said. “It feels amazing — a huge acknowledgment for everyone on the team.”
More than just a personal achievement, Körösi emphasized the broader significance of the win.“This award shines a spotlight on dementia as a healthcare issue,” he noted. “It’s the most expensive challenge in our healthcare system today, and we need more players in this space to push the boundaries of what’s possible.”
Jury Motivation
The jury praised Geras Solutions for offering an innovative tool with the potential to fundamentally reshape dementia care.
The jury’s motivation:
Geras Solutions is awarded this year’s Healthtech Award for its groundbreaking digital solution for the early detection and assessment of dementia. At a time when dementia is becoming an increasing global public health challenge – due to an aging population – Geras Solutions offers an innovative tool with the potential to transform healthcare.
By enabling self assessment at home or in the clinic, without the need for expert healthcare personnel, their solution lowers the threshold for evaluation and helps reduce the stigma surrounding cognitive decline. The digital assessment contributes to identifying dementia at an earlier stage, which is crucial for initiating the right interventions in time. This results in a faster path to diagnosis and appropriate care for the right patient.
Geras Solutions combines technology and science in an exemplary way – their proprietary, validated research models form the foundation of a unique, clinically useful application. The tool saves valuable time for healthcare professionals and makes dementia care both more efficient and more accessible.
For its high level of innovation, clinical relevance, and clear societal value, Geras Solutions is a highly deserving recipient of the HealthTech Award 2025.
With this award, Geras Solutions takes a significant step forward in bringing attention, innovation, and action to one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges.