Caresyntax, a leading company in surgical intelligence and automation, has won the prestigious 2024 German AI Prize. The awards were presented by Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalization, Volker Wissing, at a ceremony in Berlin on September 26, 2024.
The German AI Prize, one of Europe’s largest AI awards, is sponsored by Axel Springer/Bild, PWC, and DHL. It honors outstanding achievements in AI development and application across industries. Caresyntax received the “Applied AI” (User Award), which recognizes exceptional practical applications of AI.
Now in its sixth year, the award emphasizes Germany’s dedication to advancing AI, promoting ethical AI use, and accelerating knowledge transfer to industry. The prize is awarded in three categories: the Innovation Award for research institutions, the User Award for applied AI companies, and the AI Startup Prize for emerging enterprises.
Caresyntax was selected for the award after a thorough evaluation of its systems in leading hospitals across Germany and the EU. Currently, its platform supports 30,000 surgical professionals in 3,000 operating rooms globally, assisting in over 3 million surgeries annually. This accolade places Caresyntax among previous distinguished winners like DeepL, Merantix AG, Aleph Alpha, and Ada Health, solidifying its status as a leader in applied AI.
“This recognition underscores the critical role AI plays in transforming surgical care,” said Björn von Siemens, co-founder of Caresyntax. “Our platform addresses the pressing need for data-driven insights in the operating room, where even small improvements can significantly impact patient safety and hospital efficiency.”
Caresyntax’s vendor-neutral surgery platform leverages AI to analyze vast amounts of data generated in modern operating rooms, including video, audio, images, and other device information. This integration enhances patient outcomes, improves surgical efficiency, and reduces healthcare costs. By enabling better decision-making and resource allocation in the OR, Caresyntax helps hospitals reduce clinical waste, optimize surgical resource utilization, and significantly lower surgery-related costs.
“The German AI Award validates the progress we’ve made on our mission to make surgery smarter and safer,” von Siemens added. “As we continue to refine our AI capabilities, we’re not just improving individual surgeries—we’re working towards a future where advanced analytics and automation can dramatically enhance the entire surgical ecosystem.”
About Caresyntax
Caresyntax is dedicated to making surgery smarter and safer by integrating AI-powered software, devices, and clinical services to improve patient outcomes. Their vendor-neutral, precision surgery platform delivers data-driven insights to surgeons, hospital administrators, and medical device companies before, during, and after procedures. Headquartered in San Francisco and Berlin, Caresyntax’s software is used in over 3,000 operating rooms worldwide, supporting more than 3 million surgeries annually.
