Break The Gap 2025, a premier event uniting innovation, digital health, sport, and technology, concludes today at the historic Recinto Modernista de Sant Pau, Barcelona. This pivotal summit has served as a vibrant nexus, connecting ambitious startups, influential investors, leading healthcare institutions, and pioneering innovators to forge real-world solutions with tangible impact.
From Idea to Impact: ‘Break The Gap 2025’ Summit Ignites HealthTech Revolution with Focus on Real-World Solutions
The day’s proceedings, meticulously curated to foster genuine collaboration, kicked off with a welcoming coffee and registration at 9:00 AM. Following an opening address by representatives from Barcelona Health Hub and GooApps Ventures, attendees immediately immersed themselves in the practicalities of healthcare innovation. Martín León from Plataforma ITEMAS shared insights on accelerating innovation from healthcare centers to the market, setting a pragmatic tone for the day.
A central highlight was the electrifying pitch session featuring the finalists of the BreakTheGap challenge. These selected startups, lauded for their high innovation potential and scalability, showcased groundbreaking projects poised to redefine the health and wellness sector.
The event underscored a clear departure from generic advice, emphasizing a data-driven approach where workouts are precisely calibrated for optimal fitness development, weight loss, and specific health goals, moving beyond traditional, one-size-fits-all solutions.

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The summit’s why attend proposition resonated deeply throughout the day. The summit offered attendees an unparalleled opportunity to connect with a robust digital health ecosystem.
The presence of specialized investors, hospital and healthcare center representatives, professional associations, and innovation clusters, including key players like Barcelona Health Hub, Plataforma ITEMAS, EIT Health, and GooApps Ventures, provided a fertile ground for potential partnerships and investment.
Inspiration flowed freely as Alfonso Amado shared the success story of La Ruta Azul. Detailing how the venture navigated the complex messy middle of digital health entrepreneurship. Transforming an idea into a impactful solution. Antonio Rodríguez from EIT Health highlighted further opportunities for startups, outlining resources available for healthcare ventures.
From Challenge to Champion: ‘Break The Gap 2025’ Summit Fuels Future Innovators
The final moments of the Break The Gap 2025 summit on September 9-10 (today and tomorrow) were electric. Culminating in the crowning of vertical champions poised to redefine the health and technology landscape.
Beyond the prestige, each triumphant startup secured a critical €50,000 investment, a testament to their innovation and potential. This significant financial injection, bolstered by the strategic support and expansive network of the Goo Ventures ecosystem. Promises to accelerate their journey from concept to market impact, driving forward a new era of proactive and personalized healthcare solutions.
In a significant stride towards proactive sexual health, the digital tool CON-TACTO emerged as a standout winner at the prestigious Break The Gap 2025 summit. Spearheaded by Dr. Mac Navarro Sáez.
CON-TACTO offers a discreet and anonymous digital platform designed to notify sexual contacts about potential Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
This innovative solution directly addresses a critical gap in public health by empowering individuals at high risk with a confidential means to share vital diagnostic information. Marking a crucial advancement in disease prevention and partner notification technology within the digital health sphere.

Break The Gap 2025 Summit: Barcelona Becomes Epicenter for HealthTech Innovation
Beyond the formal presentations, Break The Gap 2025 prioritized authentic networking. Forget sterile exhibition booths; this event fostered genuine connections. Organizers intentionally designed this informal environment to spark collaborations and meaningful dialogues among sector leaders.
Break The Gap 2025 has not only showcased emerging talent. It has actively paved the way for a more integrated and effective healthcare future.
By championing the synergy between health, sport, and technology, the summit has provided a clear roadmap for transforming challenges into impactful, scalable solutions, reinforcing Barcelona’s position as a global hub for healthtech innovation.