Palestinian-Founded Carevision Wins Web Summit 2026 PITCH Competition

Palestinian-founded healthtech startup Carevision, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has won the PITCH competition at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. The company secured first place among 105 shortlisted startups for its artificial intelligence-powered technology that turns ordinary cameras into preventive health screening tools.

Founded in 2024 by Dr. Amani Abulaban, Carevision uses AI and computer vision to assess vital signs and identify potential cardiovascular and metabolic health risks through a 30-second facial scan. The technology is designed to help detect early warning signs associated with conditions including heart disease and diabetes.

The startup claims its platform can predict cardiometabolic risks with 97% accuracy, although publicly available information does not provide sufficient clinical validation to independently verify the figure. Carevision intends to make the technology available in hospitals, pharmacies, workplaces and homes as a screening tool rather than a replacement for medical diagnosis.

Abulaban developed the concept after her younger brother suffered a stroke despite previously appearing healthy, prompting her to explore ways of making preventive screening more accessible.

Carevision was announced as the winner on November 12th, following a competition supported by KPMG. Zambia-based fintech Zoyk and UK-based financial planning platform Moola Money were named runners-up.

The startup has received support from organisations including 500 Global, KAUST, 2080 Ventures and OQAL Angel Investors Network. Following the win, Abulaban said the company plans to expand internationally.

Web Summit 2026 attracted 70,003 attendees from 164 countries, including a record 1,943 investors.