SLAM Orthopedic secures €1.1 million Innovation Credit to bring smart fracture surgery tool to market

SLAM Orthopedic, winner of the Venture Challenge Fall 2020, has secured €1.1 million in Innovation Credit from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). The funding is part of the startup’s broader €2 million seed round and will support the final development, certification, and market introduction of their ADEPTH system, planned for 2026.

SLAM Orthopedic is developing a smart sensor-based system that assists trauma surgeons during fracture surgery by automatically measuring the required implant length. The ADEPTH device offers a significant improvement over manual sizing methods, providing surgeons with real-time, full-length implant data—independent of implant brand or drill system. Importantly, the device is reusable and integrates seamlessly into existing surgical workflows.

The innovation addresses a critical clinical challenge: enabling trauma surgeons to operate more efficiently while ensuring optimal implant fit for each patient. With ADEPTH, SLAM Orthopedic aims to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes in fracture care.

The Innovation Credit from RVO will accelerate the path to certification and commercialization, with the startup now preparing for market entry in 2026.

SLAM Orthopedic previously participated in the LifeSciences@Work Venture Challenge, where they laid the foundation for their business case and growth strategy. Today, the company continues to advance as a MedTech innovator in the orthopedic surgery space.

Source: SLAM Orthopedic