Amsterdam – the Netherlands – WSK Medical – a pioneer in the development of AI solutions for head and neck oncology – has been named one of the top 100 impact startups to watch in 2026 by Change 100, a global campaign launched by the impact platform We Make Change and backed by major partners, including Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact and Techstars.
Selected from hundreds of applicants worldwide, WSK Medical was recognised for its innovative approach to utilize AI solutions for real-time detection and classification of Head and Neck cancers during routine endoscopies and therefore enabling early detection.
Founded in 2018 by Marius Wellenstein, WSK Medical is making waves in the AI MedTech field for Head and Neck oncology by enabling regular ENT clinicians and nurses with a plug-and-play, vendor agnostic AI solution that provides a second pair of eyes during routine endoscopies and therefore is able to – in real-time – provide feedback on detection and classification of lesions in the entire Head and Neck.
A snapshot of Zeno AI’s prediction of a Malignancy in the larynx in real-time during a routine endoscopy.
“We’re incredibly proud to be part of Change 100 and stand alongside such an inspiring group of innovators,” said Marius Wellenstein, founder and CEO of WSK Medical. “This recognition helps shine a light on our mission to cut diagnostic turnaround time with 50% by 2030 and will help us grow our impact with the support of a global community.”
“The world’s challenges are only growing more urgent by the day, so we’re proud to be supporting WSK Medical and recognising them as one of the most innovative impact startups leading the way in 2026.” said James Sancto, CEO of We Make Change, “Change 100 may have begun as a campaign last year, but it’s quickly becoming a movement to supercharge the sustainability and social impact solutions the world needs.”
Winners of Change 100 will be connected with critical resources, programmes, and a global talent pool of 50,000+ remote volunteers, including industry experts from global companies like Standard Chartered Bank, PA Consulting, and Grundfos.
The campaign was amplified by support from leading organisations including Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, ChangeNOW, and Techstars.
The 100 winning startups were announced at ChangeNOW in Paris on 30th March 2026, the largest event for solutions for the planet.
Explore the full list of Change 100 winners: https://www.wemakechange.org/change100
About WSK Medical
WSK Medical is a global leading Artificial Intelligence software solution provider that focuses on the development and deployment of AI software solutions for the early detection and classification of cancer. Our aim is to bring you the most advanced AI technologies to assist clinicians and doctors. We do this by working in partnership, to develop high performing and secure AI software as a medical device for oncology purposes. For more information about our AI solutions, please contact us.
About Change 100
Change 100 highlights the top sustainability and social impact startups to watch in 2026.
Faced by the urgency of the world’s challenges today, this new campaign celebrates and accelerates the most innovative and exciting solutions leading the charge.
From AI-powered climate mapping to educational platforms for disadvantaged children, Change 100 supports the startups shaping the future, connecting them with the talent and resources they need to supercharge their journeys.
About We Make Change
Launched in 2020 by James Sancto and Jens Christian Trier, We Make Change supercharges impact startups by connecting them with a community of 50,000+ remote volunteers – from recent graduates to industry experts at global brands.
The platform supports 2,000+ of the most innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. From tech tackling food waste to educational programmes empowering underrepresented communities.
We Make Change has already brought more than $10m in value to the startups supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, by connecting them with remote volunteers from companies like Standard Chartered Bank, PA Consulting, and Grundfos.
