Speaker Bio
Judit Giró Benet, biomedical engineer, gained global recognition in 2020 for inventing The Blue Box®, a device tailored to address the critical gap in breast cancer screening for women with dense breasts. Recognizing that this demographic lacks reliable screening methods despite accounting for ⅓ of breast cancer cases, Judit innovatively developed a radiation-free, pain-free, and cost-effective solution. The Blue Box® boasts an impressive sensitivity of 88.42%, outperforming mammography by over 30% for this specific age group.
Transitioning to entrepreneurship, Judit co-founded The Blue Box Biomedical Solutions, successfully securing partnerships with 7 hospitals. The startup's innovative approach attracted €2 million in funding, driving its mission to democratize access to breast cancer early detection. By 2025, The Blue Box aims to introduce this transformative solution in gynecology clinics through a software-driven business model, propelling its mission to democratize access to breast cancer early detection.
In her TEDx talk, Judit explains her main learnings so far.