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CareLoop Health, originating from the University of Manchester, offers a digital platform that supports patients with mental health issues. It enables healthcare professionals to remotely monitor and track patient symptoms, while providing patients with personalized resources to manage their conditions. The platform uses predictive analytics to anticipate future mental health problems, helping to prevent escalation or relapse, and ultimately aims to reduce crises in mental health.

Prosoma specializes in digital therapeutics for oncology, focusing on psycho-oncological care. It delivers clinically validated solutions via its platform, aiming to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving emotional functioning and treatment outcomes.

HELLO INSIDE is a scientific self-care company focused on empowering individuals to engage in data-driven conversations about their health. The company offers a health monitoring application that integrates with a medical-grade continuous glucose monitoring device, enabling real-time measurement of blood sugar levels. This technology syncs with a mobile application, providing users with insights into their glucose levels, trends, and patterns. By offering personalized coaching and educational content, HELLO INSIDE helps users make informed decisions to enhance their metabolic health, optimize fitness, and promote longevity. The company's mission is to foster a new self-care movement that is truly personalized, rooted in science, and dedicated to creating a healthier future for individuals and communities.

BrainCapture manufactures affordable mobile EEG equipment, focusing on epilepsy detection. It provides a Bluetooth-enabled electrode cap that transmits brain data to the cloud, facilitating remote diagnosis by neurologists, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

RetiSpec is developing a non-invasive eye scanner for the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease pathology years before symptoms occur. This enables clinicians to intervene with emerging therapeutics at an earlier stage when there's a chance of impacting the disease.

Pathway is a health technology company focused on enhancing access to essential medical information for clinicians and patients during the care journey. The company develops a point-of-care reference tool that provides rapid access to evidence-based clinical guidelines. By organizing and condensing medical literature, Pathway aims to make critical information more accessible and easier to understand for healthcare professionals. This approach enables clinicians to work more efficiently, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Leveraging artificial intelligence and big data, Pathway creates a medical knowledge graph and software solutions that integrate evidence-based medicine into clinical practice.

DoctorKoi is a healthcare technology company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, focused on digitizing the country's health sector. It operates an online platform that connects patients with doctors, allowing users to search for medical practitioners by location and specialty, and facilitating appointment bookings. The company's primary offering includes Digital RX, a prescription writing program that enables doctors to generate prescriptions quickly and efficiently. Additionally, DoctorKoi provides online consultation services with specialized doctors, enhancing doctor-patient communication and improving access to medical care in Bangladesh. Through these services, DoctorKoi aims to streamline the healthcare process and implement technological solutions across the healthcare ecosystem.

Shen.AI is clinically proven software technology for accurate measurement of Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Breathing Rate and other vital-signs through 60s face-scan only with a smartphone or computer. It is encapsulated into SDK easily deployable in mobile apps and web on all platforms and browsers.

VitruvianMD is a MedTech company specializing in the development of advanced diagnostic assistance software tools tailored for medical laboratories, with a strong emphasis on fertility diagnostics. By integrating biomedical engineering and cutting-edge artificial intelligence, VitruvianMD provides high-accuracy diagnostic solutions that are both affordable and accessible, particularly in emerging markets. The company has created a cloud-based tool that optimizes the selection of high-quality sperm for assisted reproduction, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of medical diagnostics. This innovative approach enables healthcare providers and laboratories to reduce costs and improve service delivery through faster turnaround times, ultimately benefiting patients and their healthcare experiences.

Highfield Diagnostics is a medical technology company founded by Professor Rob Eason and Dr Collin Sones from the University of Southampton. It uses advanced laser technology to create patterned paper substrates for rapid, portable diagnostic tests capable of detecting multiple conditions simultaneously.

Saludtools is an innovative healthcare technology company focused on enhancing the patient care experience through its AI-powered platform. The company aims to streamline the medical record-keeping process, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient interaction rather than administrative tasks. Its digital platform facilitates virtual consultations via mobile applications, enabling medical personnel to conduct video calls, upload clinical laboratory results, schedule appointments, and transfer medical records electronically. By improving access to medical services and fostering better communication between patients and doctors, Saludtools seeks to transform the healthcare sector while ensuring that productivity and empathy coexist in the patient care experience.

Shen.AI is clinically proven software technology for accurate measurement of Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Breathing Rate and other vital-signs through 60s face-scan only with a smartphone or computer. It is encapsulated into SDK easily deployable in mobile apps and web on all platforms and browsers.

iWEECARE, founded in Taipei, Taiwan in 2014, specializes in the development of innovative temperature monitoring solutions for infants. The company has created the Temp Pal®, a smart wearable thermometer patch designed to continuously measure and analyze a baby's body temperature. By collaborating with electronics manufacturers and utilizing advanced technology, iWEECARE aims to provide a user-friendly product that enhances the experience of temperature monitoring for parents and caregivers. The Temp Pal® not only offers real-time data but also generates alerts, ensuring that caretakers can easily monitor their child's health with greater convenience and reliability. Driven by a team of parents and expecting couples, iWEECARE is committed to addressing the challenges associated with monitoring infant temperatures, ultimately easing the worries of caregivers.

Mobio Interactive is a digital health company that develops tools for performance and health improvement in consumer and clinical populations. It offers an AI-powered digital theragnostic platform that delivers clinically validated psychotherapy programs personalized to each patient using digital biomarkers to quantify brain states without relying on wearables. Its mobile health stack enables private, remote delivery of therapy across multiple indications. The company also provides mindfulness applications Am Mindfulness, Wildflowers Mindfulness, and Actify Mindfulness that deliver medical-grade mindfulness training and objectively assess efficacy through mood, stress, and physiological signals captured by computer vision, such as heart rate, heart rate variability, breathing rate, and relative oxygen saturation. Founded in 2014, Mobio Interactive is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Zurich and Shanghai.

Healthy Networks, based in Minsk, Belarus, specializes in the development of innovative medical technology, focusing on respiratory health. Its flagship product, LungPass, is a smart stethoscope designed to analyze lung sounds and symptoms, enabling it to accurately distinguish between serious and mild respiratory conditions. The device is user-friendly, precise, and affordable, positioning it as an essential tool for individuals seeking to manage their respiratory health and for healthcare providers aiming to enhance their service coverage.

AKUOS is a developer and retailer focused on creating innovative hearing aid devices aimed at restoring and preserving listening abilities. The company designs stylish, functional products that incorporate advanced engineering and artificial intelligence to enhance everyday life for individuals with hearing loss. By eliminating the stigma associated with medical conditions, AKUOS offers a digital conductive hearing aid that is both affordable and discreet, presented in the form of stylish eyeglasses. The devices not only address hearing disabilities but also expand users' capabilities, allowing them to live more fulfilling lives through human-centric design and technology.

Kipuwex is a developer of a lightweight medical device that facilitates remote monitoring of patients' physiological parameters. This innovative IoT device enables healthcare professionals to continuously measure multiple clinically relevant vitals from patients, providing reliable data for disease management and assessment of well-being. The device can be monitored remotely through a mobile application, allowing healthcare providers to access critical health information anytime and anywhere. By converting physiological measurements into actionable insights, Kipuwex enhances the efficiency of diagnosing patients who are unable to visit healthcare facilities, thereby improving the overall quality of care.

Vigor helps reduce costs by making pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory care accessible in every patient’s home through a unique combination of technology and experienced clinical care team.

reach52 is a Singapore-based social enterprise dedicated to improving access to healthcare in rural communities. It operates an offline-first mobile application, partnering with pharmaceuticals, medtech companies, and insurers to provide essential health services and products at affordable prices. The company works with local partners to expand its user base and trains community members to manage the platform, creating livelihood opportunities. reach52 aims to connect 250 million people globally to healthcare by 2030, aligning with UN SDG 3, 5, and 8.

iWEECARE, founded in Taipei, Taiwan in 2014, specializes in the development of innovative temperature monitoring solutions for infants. The company has created the Temp Pal®, a smart wearable thermometer patch designed to continuously measure and analyze a baby's body temperature. By collaborating with electronics manufacturers and utilizing advanced technology, iWEECARE aims to provide a user-friendly product that enhances the experience of temperature monitoring for parents and caregivers. The Temp Pal® not only offers real-time data but also generates alerts, ensuring that caretakers can easily monitor their child's health with greater convenience and reliability. Driven by a team of parents and expecting couples, iWEECARE is committed to addressing the challenges associated with monitoring infant temperatures, ultimately easing the worries of caregivers.

Healthy Networks, based in Minsk, Belarus, specializes in the development of innovative medical technology, focusing on respiratory health. Its flagship product, LungPass, is a smart stethoscope designed to analyze lung sounds and symptoms, enabling it to accurately distinguish between serious and mild respiratory conditions. The device is user-friendly, precise, and affordable, positioning it as an essential tool for individuals seeking to manage their respiratory health and for healthcare providers aiming to enhance their service coverage.