Video – From vision to bedside: Deep Breath’s journey in Rotterdam

Why does a fast-growing AI startup like Deep Breath choose Rotterdam? Watch the testimonial and discover how the Rotterdam ecosystem supports innovation, collaboration, and clinical impact. 

Founded in 2023, Deep Breath builds on more than a decade of experience as an AI development team. What started as an ambitious AI start-up has since grown into a key player in the development of clinical decision support solutions for intensive care. 

In this video, Anton Balakirev and Daria Kozlova from Deep Breath, and Annemijn Jonkman and Nico Goedendorp from Erasmus MC share how a first exploratory conversation at Erasmus MC evolved into a close collaboration. Together, they successfully secured funding for a four-year public-private partnership project supported by Health~Holland, with Deep Breath as industry partner and Erasmus MC as clinical partner. 

In the video Rotterdam’s open and collaborative culture is also highlighted with a strong healthcare infrastructure, and the willingness of people and organisations such as Rotterdam Square to help, connect, and guide start-ups through a new environment. According to the team of Deep Breath, Rotterdam has all the ingredients to become a leading European hub for health innovation: talent, top-tier healthcare facilities, and strong governmental support. 

Watch the full story below:

We would like to share a big thank you to Anton Balakirev, Daria Kozlova, Annemijn Jonkman, and Nico Goedendorp for sharing your inspiring story with us, and Melissa Ablett-Jordaan for your support in bringing this video to life.

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