EQT Foundation invests in Syngular Technology, a Hong Kong-based healthtech company developing an AI and AR powered surgical guidance platform.
Syngular’s solution merges extended reality, game technology and artificial intelligence to improve surgical precision and reduce operating time and cost.
The investment will support the team in expanding their product reach across Hong Kong and building capacity to meet growing clinical demand.
The winner of the EQT Impact Challenge in Hong Kong, Syngular has received a €100k investment from EQT Foundation via a SAFE. Syngular’s platform combines real-time augmented reality overlays with AI-automated anatomical segmentation and digital twin generation, giving surgeons spatial guidance directly in the operating room. This reduces preparation time and enhances surgical accuracy, especially valuable in resource-constrained settings where access to advanced surgical tools is limited.
A key issue in many hospitals today is the lack of real-time navigational support during surgery. Surgeons rely on memory, 2D imaging, and experience to guide high-risk procedures, leading to longer operations, higher complication rates, and increased costs. Syngular addresses this by enabling fully immersive, spatially aware surgical planning and guidance. Their system has already been used in 80+ real patient cases, including a pilot with the Hong Kong Hospital Authority.
The founding team brings experience across medical imaging, 3D modeling, and interactive game development, with backgrounds at companies including Medtronic, Riot Games, Nvidia, EA, and Oracle. Syngular is currently scaling through medical education partnerships and B2B channels, with a focus on the Hong Kong healthcare system and plans for regional growth.
Cilia Holmes Indahl, CEO EQT Foundation: “Syngular Technology stands out for translating cutting-edge technology into something practical, intuitive, and urgently needed in operating rooms. Their approach brings a fresh perspective to surgical innovation, and we’re proud to support a team so clearly focused on improving patient outcomes at scale.”
Louis Sze, CEO & Co-Founder, Syngular Technology: “Our purpose is to transform how people learn and work through the fusion of AI and XR.”
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About Syngular Technology
Hong Kong Syngular Technology Limited is an innovative MedTech startup committed to advancing surgical precision and patient safety through cutting-edge AI and Extended Reality (XR) solutions. Our proprietary platform enables automated, patient-specific medical image modeling and XR based surgical navigation. By leveraging the convergence of advanced AI medical image processing, spatial computing, and advanced game technology, we deliver immersive, AAA-grade experiences that enhance the accuracy, speed, and safety of surgical procedures. Our technology is designed to be accessible to less technical users and offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional surgical robotic systems, aiming to democratize advanced surgical capabilities and improve healthcare outcomes worldwide.
