Global Innovation Summit 2025

1–2 Apr 2025 | HANNOVER MESSE, Germany

Ana Gigashvili

CEO

Sidekick

Antwerpen, Belgium

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My organisation

Sidekick

Sidekick

Start-ups and scale-ups

Antwerpen, Belgium

Sidekick develops an AI-powered mental health App for behavioural engagement, built for Digital-First Generation, a cohort most vulnerable to the "loneliness epidemic" and mental health crisis. a pressing societal problem masked by hyper-connectivity, perpetuated by the very platforms designed to connect us yet increasing the perception of isolation and exacerbating mental health challenges. Our platform, built on the knowledge of major evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches, integrates AI-driven personalization, social accountability, and behavioral reinforcement. In-app interactions are designed with engaging game elements, With around the clock support, Daily step-by-step roadmaps, and a social network that provides encouragement and even accountability along the way, smart technology that records habits in real time and rewards users for every completed challenge. And while the traditional mental health system remains inaccessible for many due to long wait times, high costs, and persistent stigma. And existing digital mental health solutions fail to address engagement and retention, the biggest obstacles to meaningful behavioral change — We transform evidence-based therapy into an immersive, multiplayer digital experience while providing comprehensive, prevention-oriented mental health support in the European Union. Our solution can be used for a variety of goals, such as to deal with anxiety, stress, or loneliness, develop healthy habits, inspire change and ameliorate numerous other psychological challenges by getting timely support and guidance.
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About me

Ana Gigashvili is an Architectural Engineer turned mental health innovator, integrating design thinking, AI, and behavioral science to reshape digital mental health. As Co-Founder & CEO of Sidekick, she leads the development of AI-powered mental health solutions, leveraging foundation models for psychology, advanced technology, and adaptive interventions to drive long-term user retention and clinically validated outcomes.

The shift from architectural engineering to digital therapeutics was fueled by a deep understanding of human-centered design and systems thinking. Before Founding Sidekick, Ana pioneered an architectural metaverse development, and built a blockchain-integrated virtual economy and leading successful Web3 and digital infrastructure projects with a proven track record in fundraising and strategic scaling.

Beyond startups, Ana is an active ecosystem builder, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and advocating for positive technology.

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