Four start-up audiology firms will be showcasing their pioneering work at EUHA (the European Union of Hearing Aid Acousticians) in Hanover this October.
The chosen companies focus on AI-assisted solutions, virtual reality systems that can make a real difference in healthcare settings.
In addition to the start-up firms, there will be a complementary programme of short practice-oriented talks on the EUHA Live Area stage, right next to the companies’ stands.
The annual International Congress of Hearing Care Professionals invited companies to pitch for space in its networking area, part of the exhibition arena in the Hanover Messe. They were asked to highlight the technical relevance of their products and services to the audiology industry and the innovative nature of their business ideas.
Now, the quartet has been announced.
Among them is UK-based HearScribe, which uses AI software to generate clinical notes, patient information, doctors’ letters, and administrative tasks following a consultation. This system has been developed by audiologists, and they say that no patient data is stored.
Their appearance at EUHA will allow them to showcase its work to an international specialist audience and expand its reach within the hearing care industry.
Travelling the furthest is Canadian firm SingularMind. They have developed an AI-powered solution for the diagnosis and treatment of subjective tinnitus via a web-based teleaudiology platform. It includes recommendations for acoustic therapy and psychological support and saves time and money by offering remote consultations.
Xenylab is a French firm that is using virtual reality to help diagnosing and rehabilitating hearing disorders using sound localisation tests. The company says that initial studies and trials, run in conjunction with research institutions and a major hearing aid company, have been successful. EUHA will be an opportunity to see their work first-hand.
The Netherlands, which is this year’s partner country for EUHA, is represented by MindAffect.
The company has developed an objective hearing diagnosis system based on AI-supported brain-computer interface technology. Known as SOFI, the system generates an objective audiogram within around 10 minutes – particularly for patients who are unable to cooperate fully during conventional hearing tests.
This will be its first opportunity to showcase the technology to an international audience. The feedback received will help it refine its systems.
EUHA’s support for upcoming talent extends to future audiologists. Its Sponsorship Award provides young researchers an opportunity to present research findings and forge contacts.
The call for entries for the 2026 EUHA Sponsorship Award is open until 15 August 2026, offering early-career researchers in hearing care a major industry accolade. Entries may be submitted in the fields of audiology, hearing aid fitting, and user benefits, and the jury emphasises that the work must have a practical benefit for the hearing aid industry. Students at a university or university of applied sciences who have completed their studies within the last 24 months can apply.
The awards ceremony takes place on the first day of the congress as part of the Knowledge Symposium on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Winning projects also gain visibility through publication on the EUHA website.
Applicants do not need to be hearing care professionals.
The 70th International Congress of Hearing Care Acousticians is scheduled to take place in Hanover, Germany, from Wednesday, 14 October to Friday, 16 October 2026. Aurahear will be attending.
For more details and the submission link, log on to: www.euha.org/lecture/euha-congress
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