Over the last 10 years more then 25 winners from the Netherlands were presented to the global WSA jury

Bringing the best of breed to the global stage

Every year the Dutch applications that contribute most to the UN SDG's are nominated to represent the Netherlands at the WSA Global Cometition in their respective categories.

In may 2023 Kevin van der Geest pitched the virtual reality solution for mental healthcare Psylaris Care to the jury at the WSA Global Congress in Puebla, Mexico. The reason for the Dutch National Expert to nominate Psylaris Care was that the app uses virtual reality to intensify psychological treatment by providing the therapist with treatments and exercises the patient can do on their own. Psylaris consists of Various modules: EMDR, exposure and relaxation together form a complete supplement to the treatment process. Each solution is based on evidence-based techniques and has been developed in collaboration with recognized psychologists and mental health organizations and thoroughly tested with end users. Psylaris Care leads to a shortening of the treatment process, so that more clients are treated in the same time.

The video below shows Kevin's pitch:

Dutch nominees and winners over the years

Psylaris is the last winner in long row of Dutch contributions to the WSA Global contest:

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