Google's Forward magazine, Unlocking Europe’s AI Potential, explores how artificial intelligence can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and society. This edition brings together stories of how AI is already reshaping industries, science, and healthcare—while also pointing to the challenges and opportunities Europe faces in scaling innovation responsibly.
Within this broader vision, Idoven is featured on the cover, with our founders Dr. Manuel Marina Breysse and José María Lillo Castellano sharing their journey. For us, being part of Forward is not just recognition; it is a reminder of the role startups can play in Europe’s path to the AI era—working side by side with researchers, physicians, technology leaders and institutions to turn cutting-edge science into real impact for patients.
Healthcare is one of the areas where AI can have the greatest societal benefit. Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, and the potential to accelerate diagnosis, support healthcare professionals and improve access to care is immense. The story in Forward reflects this urgency, while also highlighting how collaboration between startups like Idoven and partners like Google is essential to build solutions at scale, in Europe and beyond.
Highlights from the interview
“Every day, healthcare professionals around the world spend millions of hours analysing ECGs. A piece of software can do that in milliseconds. So, the goal is not only to improve diagnostic accuracy, but also to free up doctors so that they can focus on patient care.” — Manuel Marina Breysse
“Our vision is to build a foundational AI model for signal processing, starting with cardiology, to support doctors worldwide.” — José María Lillo Castellano
The broader vision
The magazine also highlights the role of Google in building the foundations for Europe to embrace the AI era. As Debbie Weinstein, President of Google EMEA, writes:
“AI could boost the EU economy by €1.2 trillion within a decade — boosting European growth, innovation and competitiveness. We want to ensure that potential is realized: driving innovation responsibly and investing in people, research and partnerships that foster sustainable growth and shared success.” — Debbie Weinstein, President of Google EMEA
You can explore the full interview and the entire magazine here: goo.gle/forward