Health Innovation Council

The Women's Health Innovation Council (WHIC) is a global platform and network dedicated to closing the gender health gap by accelerating innovation in women's healthcare. Founded by entrepreneurs Sophie van Dijk and Maaike Steinebach, the organization serves as a bridge between femtech startups, established healthcare corporations, and specialized investors. WHIC provides its members with access to a curated knowledge hub, cross-regional partnership opportunities, and exclusive networking events designed to scale medical technologies and digital health solutions. By fostering collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem, the Council aims to address systemic disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and research that disproportionately affect women.