AI-powered nutrition app stands out at Young Entrepreneurship Award
The Meal app, developed by Trinh Linh Dan, analyzes daily meals to offer personalized nutrition and health tracking.
Founded by Trinh Linh Dan and offering AI-powered personalized nutrition and health tracking, The Meal app aims to optimize users' health processes by analyzing daily meals and ranks among the standout projects at the 2026 Young Entrepreneurship Award.
The Origin Story of the Startup
Young entrepreneur Trinh Linh Dan, an economics graduate who also took nutrition courses, brought this startup to life following health issues she experienced and a subsequent nutrition course she attended.
Survey Results and Sectoral Need
As a result of surveys conducted with 200 to 300 patients in major hospitals in Hanoi, it became clearly evident that existing nutrition counseling lacked personalization.
User Count and Core Functions
Launched in November 2025 and reaching approximately 40,000 users as of August 2026, the app creates goals using age, weight, height, and health data.
AI Analysis of Meal Images
One of the most striking features of the app is that it recognizes meal images using artificial intelligence and calculates all nutritional values, including energy and micronutrients.
Wearable Device Integration and Ecosystem
The project integrates with wearable devices such as smart rings and scales, evolving into an ecosystem that also tracks measurements like sleep, heart rate, and stress levels.