Why it matters: Diagnostics is no longer just about lab results — it’s about AI, access, and actionable insights at the point of care. Israel, with its unique blend of deep-tech talent, strong clinical partnerships, and global-facing entrepreneurs, has become a diagnostics powerhouse.
Here’s a framework for how these startups stand out — and how they inspire others:
🔑 Framework for Diagnostic Leadership
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AI at Scale – Leveraging computer vision and predictive analytics to turn images into clinical decisions.
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Access Anywhere – Designing tools for homes, pharmacies, and rural clinics, not just hospitals.
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Biomarker Breakthroughs – Translating biology (genomics, proteomics, host-response) into real-time signals.
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Human-Centered Design – From fetal ultrasound at home to smartphone urinalysis, UX is core.
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Global Partnerships – FDA clearances, EU rollouts, and pharma collaborations accelerate trust.
🖼 Imaging AI
Turning pixels into precise decisions
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Aidoc – radiology AI covering stroke, PE, ICH.
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Nanox.AI – CT-based risk models (liver, heart, bone).
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DiA Imaging – automated ultrasound measurements.
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UltraSight – AI-guided cardiac ultrasound (FDA-cleared).
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IMedis AI – QA for CT/MRI workflows.
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Magentiq Eye – AI for endoscopy (polyps).
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RealView Imaging – holography for interventional imaging.
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Arineta – cardiac CT systems.
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RSIP Vision – AI modules for surgical/diagnostic imaging.
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Theator – surgical video analytics.
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IntraVision – intraoperative analytics.
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MedyMatch – CT stroke detection pioneer.
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RealEyes – ophthalmic + radiology fusion.
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Subtle Medical Israel – AI imaging noise reduction.
Strategy Insight: Israeli imaging AI excels at narrow clinical validation with rapid FDA/EU clearance, then scaling through OEM/device partnerships.
🔬 Digital Pathology
From glass slides to AI-driven biomarkers
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Ibex Medical Analytics – leading pathology AI.
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Nucleai – spatial biomarker discovery.
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Imagene AI – H&E-based genomic surrogates.
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Scopio Labs – digital cell morphology (FDA-cleared 2025).
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Augmentiqs – AR microscopes integrated with LIS.
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BioView – oncology cell imaging.
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DeepPath – pathology decision support.
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Nucleon AI – QC for whole-slide images.
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Navina Path – structured pathology data.
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Cytoreason (Dx use) – model-based biomarker maps.
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PathoLogica – workflow automation.
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Tissue Dynamics – 3D tissue diagnostics.
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Biotax – tissue classification AI.
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Clarifai Health IL – digital biopsy solutions.
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Celloscope – AI for microscopic patterning.
Strategy Insight: The pathology bottleneck is global; Israeli startups win by combining AI + companion biomarker discovery, securing pharma partnerships.
🧪 Point-of-Care
Diagnostics that move from hospital labs into homes
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Healthy.io – smartphone urinalysis.
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TytoCare – home exams + AI lung sounds.
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Sight Diagnostics – CBC analyzer (OLO).
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PixCell Medical – rapid 5-part CBC.
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DarioHealth – connected glucose/cardiometabolic testing.
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Pulsenmore – home fetal ultrasound.
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HeraMED – home fetal monitoring.
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BioBeat – cuffless BP & vitals.
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CardiacSense – wrist wearable for arrhythmias.
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Neteera – contact-free vitals sensing.
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Check-Cap – X-ray colon capsule.
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Rapid Diagnostic Systems – mobile molecular kits.
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TechnoSTAT – coagulation at bedside.
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EarlySense – continuous monitoring.
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GlucoMe – smart diabetes monitor.
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Eureka Diagnostics – smartphone Dx kits.
Strategy Insight: These startups focus on user experience — devices that patients and parents want to use. That drives adoption.
🧬 Genomics & Biomarkers
Decoding DNA, proteins, and immune signals into actionable insights
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Nucleix – epigenetics LBx.
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C2i Genomics – MRD monitoring.
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OncoHost – proteomic therapy response.
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Geneyx – clinical genomics SaaS.
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Emedgene – variant interpretation (Invitae).
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Sequentify – rapid NGS panels.
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Variantyx IL – rare disease genomics.
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MDClone – synthetic clinical data.
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KaryonDx – IVD development.
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JaxBio – biomarker-focused biotech.
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Senseera – emerging Dx firm.
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Enlivex Therapeutics (Dx arm) – immune biomarkers.
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Fore Biotherapeutics – mutation testing.
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Biolojic Design – antibody biomarker discovery.
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FutureMedix – NGS diagnostics.
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Omicsway – proteomic SaaS.
Strategy Insight: Israel’s genomics ecosystem thrives by turning research assets into SaaS, allowing global labs to validate biomarkers faster.
🦠 Infectious & Breath
From pandemics to precision infection diagnostics
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MeMed – host-response Dx for infection type.
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Scentech Medical – breath-based infectious disease detection.
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Nanoscent – VOC breath analytics.
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Virusight Diagnostic – AI + spectroscopy tests.
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Salignostics – saliva-based testing (SaliStick).
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BATM/Adaltis – molecular Dx kits.
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Novamed – rapid diagnostics manufacturing.
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CaVos Biotech – F6S-listed IVD startup.
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Coltac Therapeutics (Dx arm) – diagnostics-linked programs.
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Sanolla – infrasonic stethoscope Dx.
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Exalens – infection detection startup.
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SmartBreath – handheld breath analyzers.
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MediTect – infection AI diagnostics.
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PathoGenX – multiplex rapid tests.
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COVIDetect IL – PCR replacement kits.
Strategy Insight: These startups excel at turning crises into platforms — pivoting from COVID-19 into broader infectious diagnostics.
👁 Ophthalmic & Vision
Eyes as the new diagnostic frontier
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AEYE Health – autonomous DR screening (FDA).
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Notal Vision – home OCT for AMD.
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NovaSight – pediatric diagnostics (amblyopia).
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6over6 (GlassesOn) – smartphone refraction testing.
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BioEye – ocular diagnostics via phone.
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AEyeMotion – eye-movement analytics.
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EyeControl – communication & vision tracking.
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Eyeron – retinal analytics.
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SeeTrue / Opheye – early-stage vision AI.
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OpRegen – retinal imaging endpoints.
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OrCam – AI assistive devices with Dx components.
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Ophthorobotics – robotic ophthalmic Dx.
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Retispec – retinal Alzheimer’s detection.
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EyeYon Medical – corneal Dx tools.
Strategy Insight: Israel links ophthalmology + neurology — using the retina as a window to systemic disease.
🌍 Closing Thought
Israel has produced 90+ diagnostics startups that show us the playbook:
👉 Focus on narrow clinical problems.
👉 Use AI or biology to create step-change accuracy.
👉 Scale via global partnerships early.
For health innovators and investors worldwide, this map isn’t just a list — it’s an invitation to rethink how diagnostics should look in 2030.
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