Innovate UK

Z-PULSE, a spin-off from the University of Surrey, creates wearable health sensors that run on their own power.

Sequential Skin is a diagnostic platform focused on skin longevity and aging, leveraging expertise in genetics, epigenetics, and the skin microbiome. The company specializes in clinical microbiome testing for skin, scalp, and female health. Its primary offering is a skin health test that employs quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) technology to analyze specific markers within the skin microbiome. This analysis provides individuals with a detailed understanding of their skin profile, helping them identify their unique skincare needs. By delivering personalized insights, Sequential Skin empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their skincare routines.

Myogenes provides psychiatric tests, heredity cancer tests, and mental health mind maps.

Medicsen is a start-up focused on healthcare innovation, primarily through the development of advanced technology solutions. A notable project is GlycSen, a needle-free drug delivery device aimed at providing a painless treatment option for individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes. This device integrates data from continuous glucose meters and user-inputted information, utilizing a learning algorithm to facilitate real-time monitoring. It features a chatbot interface that allows patients to easily track their condition, enhancing their ability to manage diabetes effectively. Through these innovations, Medicsen aims to improve the quality of life for those living with chronic diseases.

SleepCogni is focused on developing innovative sleep aid technology that facilitates a personalized wind-down process to enhance sleep quality. The company's device, activated manually, utilizes sensors worn on the user's index finger to monitor key physiological and behavioral indicators, including heart rate, mental alertness, skin temperature, and movement. By employing cognitive behavioral therapy through biofeedback—delivered via visual, auditory, and tactile cues—SleepCogni aims to help users relearn healthy sleep patterns. This approach is designed to assist individuals in overcoming insomnia and improving their overall sleep cycle, offering a tailored solution to address common sleep challenges.

Graphene Trace is a healthcare technology company specializing in the prevention of pressure ulcers. It develops a smart, pressure-sensing fabric that continuously monitors and alerts users and caregivers to potential pressure points, enabling timely repositioning and preventing the formation of ulcers. The fabric is ultra-thin, comfortable, and affordable, making it suitable for use in wheelchairs and hospitals.

At Holly Health, we are transforming the way individuals approach mental and physical well-being. Founded in 2020, we’ve developed an AI-powered digital health coach that empowers users to turn their health intentions into clear, actionable steps. Our personalized, compassionate service is designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life, supporting long-term, sustainable health changes. Using proprietary AI systems, Holly Health mimics the guidance of a human health coach, offering support in areas such as weight management, stress reduction, wellness, and sleep. We are proud to be ranked among the top 3 health apps by ORCHA, the world’s leading health app evaluation body, with a score of 89%. Since our international launch in 2021, Holly Health has been on a mission to improve the lives of 5 million people by 2025. We are rolling out partnerships with over 100 primary care practices in the UK, helping healthcare professionals support patients with preventative health measures and ongoing well-being. At Holly Health, we believe that health is not a destination but a journey. By offering tailored, science-backed coaching, we make it easier for people to prioritize their well-being every day. Join us as we revolutionize digital health coaching for the modern world.

Holly Health is a digital health coaching application that assists individuals in transforming their health intentions into actionable daily habits for improved mental and physical wellbeing. Utilizing proprietary AI systems, the service mimics the support of a human health coach, offering personalized guidance to users. The application features tools such as habit reminders, tailored health content, and progress tracking, all aimed at helping users establish and maintain healthier routines. Recognized as one of the top health apps for weight management, stress reduction, wellness, and sleep, Holly Health achieved a notable evaluation score of 89% from ORCHA, a leading health app assessment organization. Launched internationally in Summer 2021, the company aims to support five million individuals by 2025 and is actively partnering with primary care practices in the UK, having established over 100 collaborations to date.

Holly Health is a digital health coaching application that assists individuals in transforming their health intentions into actionable daily habits for improved mental and physical wellbeing. Utilizing proprietary AI systems, the service mimics the support of a human health coach, offering personalized guidance to users. The application features tools such as habit reminders, tailored health content, and progress tracking, all aimed at helping users establish and maintain healthier routines. Recognized as one of the top health apps for weight management, stress reduction, wellness, and sleep, Holly Health achieved a notable evaluation score of 89% from ORCHA, a leading health app assessment organization. Launched internationally in Summer 2021, the company aims to support five million individuals by 2025 and is actively partnering with primary care practices in the UK, having established over 100 collaborations to date.

BelleVie is a provider of personal care services aimed at supporting individuals in their daily lives while enabling them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. BelleVie operates with a unique model of self-managing teams, inspired by the successful Buurtzorg approach from the Netherlands, which emphasizes fulfilling careers in care and fosters meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. The company utilizes its proprietary Wellbeing OS technology platform to facilitate its operations, funded through a monthly subscription model. BelleVie’s vision focuses on creating a society where every individual is valued and supported, ensuring that care providers and recipients alike benefit from reciprocal and enriching interactions.

Jude is a healthcare company focused on addressing bladder health issues and raising awareness about incontinence. The organization offers a range of services that include expert advice from medical professionals through social media, virtual seminars, and private chat options. Additionally, Jude provides health products designed to assist individuals in managing their bladder health effectively. By combining educational resources with accessible support, Jude aims to empower individuals to understand their medical conditions and pursue solutions for a leak-free life.

ZiO Health is a biotechnology company that focuses on transforming laboratory testing through its proprietary pocket-sized technology, which allows for point-of-care diagnostics. By combining advanced biosensor technology with machine learning algorithms, ZiO Health provides real-time testing results tailored to each patient's unique profile. This innovative approach enables users to measure, test, and detect the molecular composition of various substances, facilitating personalized health insights. The company's devices aim to optimize health management and enhance patient outcomes, allowing individuals to conduct quality home diagnostics and take proactive steps in preventing illness.

BERRI is a digital toolkit that can identify, track, and support children's psychological needs, as well as provide personalized reports to their carers. It analyses children and young people's needs in areas such as behavior, emotional well-being, relationships, risk, and indicators of underlying disorders.

Juniver offers specialized care and support for individuals recovering from eating disorders through a neuroscience-based recovery program. The company provides an on-demand platform that includes practical tools and habit-formation principles, aimed at helping users manage cravings and urges. By fostering a supportive community, Juniver facilitates long-term recovery, addressing the complexities of disordered eating in a comprehensive manner.

PatientMpower specializes in remote monitoring solutions aimed at patients with chronic diseases, particularly those with respiratory conditions. The company develops applications that integrate with devices such as spirometers and pulse oximeters, allowing patients to conduct measurements at home. These devices connect to a smartphone application, which transmits real-time data to healthcare providers. This integration supports healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care and enhances patient outcomes by facilitating continuous monitoring. Additionally, the data collected contributes to research efforts aimed at improving treatment options for chronic conditions.

BelleVie is a provider of personal care services aimed at supporting individuals in their daily lives while enabling them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. BelleVie operates with a unique model of self-managing teams, inspired by the successful Buurtzorg approach from the Netherlands, which emphasizes fulfilling careers in care and fosters meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. The company utilizes its proprietary Wellbeing OS technology platform to facilitate its operations, funded through a monthly subscription model. BelleVie’s vision focuses on creating a society where every individual is valued and supported, ensuring that care providers and recipients alike benefit from reciprocal and enriching interactions.

Emm is focused on creating innovative consumer health tools that empower individuals to manage their health effectively. The company has developed a wearable device aimed at enhancing reproductive health by providing users with biometric data that offers actionable insights into their unique reproductive profiles. This technology enables users and their healthcare providers to identify potential health issues and optimize reproductive health outcomes, thereby improving the overall quality of life. Emm's approach combines advanced technology with specialized knowledge to enhance personal health management.

Brainstem is a DePIN to collect and utilise wearable health data. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare and improve lives through remote screening, ongoing monitoring, digital treatment alternatives, and tools to share data with practitioners, researchers, and others. We are committed to building a network of users who are willing to share their data and embracing collaboration with smart minds to speed innovation. With our vision of being a 24/7 virtual health assistant specializing in sleep, mental, cardio, and neuro health, we are at the forefront of digital health.

Transdermal Diagnostics is a technology company focused on enhancing the prevention, diagnosis, and management of chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. The firm has developed a wearable technology platform that facilitates needle-free and continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels. This is achieved through the use of affordable disposable patches, which provide users with valuable biological insights. By enabling individuals with diabetes and prediabetes to monitor their condition more effectively, Transdermal Diagnostics aims to empower users to make informed decisions that contribute to healthier lifestyles.

On The Mend is a mobile platform designed to assist individuals in managing their physical rehabilitation. The company aims to enhance the experience and outcomes for all stakeholders involved in the rehabilitation process. While initially focused on orthopedic surgery, On The Mend is developing a comprehensive platform that will have broader applications across various rehabilitation needs. By leveraging technology, On The Mend seeks to improve the overall effectiveness of physical rehab for users.

Sequential Skin is a diagnostic platform focused on skin longevity and aging, leveraging expertise in genetics, epigenetics, and the skin microbiome. The company specializes in clinical microbiome testing for skin, scalp, and female health. Its primary offering is a skin health test that employs quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) technology to analyze specific markers within the skin microbiome. This analysis provides individuals with a detailed understanding of their skin profile, helping them identify their unique skincare needs. By delivering personalized insights, Sequential Skin empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their skincare routines.

We already know that upto 50% of patients struggle to take their medicines – patients are not well-supported and too often it remains a hidden problem until it's too late. CONNECT Care want to change that: empowering patients and, at the same time, using data-driven insights to enable clinicians and carers to provide better support in real-time.

SleepCogni is focused on developing innovative sleep aid technology that facilitates a personalized wind-down process to enhance sleep quality. The company's device, activated manually, utilizes sensors worn on the user's index finger to monitor key physiological and behavioral indicators, including heart rate, mental alertness, skin temperature, and movement. By employing cognitive behavioral therapy through biofeedback—delivered via visual, auditory, and tactile cues—SleepCogni aims to help users relearn healthy sleep patterns. This approach is designed to assist individuals in overcoming insomnia and improving their overall sleep cycle, offering a tailored solution to address common sleep challenges.

We already know that upto 50% of patients struggle to take their medicines – patients are not well-supported and too often it remains a hidden problem until it's too late. CONNECT Care want to change that: empowering patients and, at the same time, using data-driven insights to enable clinicians and carers to provide better support in real-time.

BelleVie is a provider of personal care services aimed at supporting individuals in their daily lives while enabling them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. BelleVie operates with a unique model of self-managing teams, inspired by the successful Buurtzorg approach from the Netherlands, which emphasizes fulfilling careers in care and fosters meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. The company utilizes its proprietary Wellbeing OS technology platform to facilitate its operations, funded through a monthly subscription model. BelleVie’s vision focuses on creating a society where every individual is valued and supported, ensuring that care providers and recipients alike benefit from reciprocal and enriching interactions.

BioFab is developing innovative new products for healthcare diagnostics with a particular focus on point-of-care testing (POCT) applications. Our vision is to create a truly universal diagnostic platform that can bring the clinical lab to the patient. Our innovative approach will enable this vision by offering a diverse range of test cartridges which can run on a single, universal reader device. It will not need any user training and will simply require the addition of the patient sample. Fully automated processing will then take place in a totally enclosed cartridge and will then deliver laboratory grade results without risk of cross-contamination. We are developing a test for Covid-19 with the support of an Innovate UK Smart award and will expand the product range to cover cardio-vascular disease, respiratory/gastric infections, blood infections (sepsis), STDs, Cancer and other conditions. We also have the ability to access the rapidly expanding Chinese market and have route-to-market and manufacturing base via established partners in China.

Cognitant helps people to better understand their health. We create immersive content, and connect patients to relevant information endorsed by doctors. Our aim is to help doctors and patients make the most of their valuable consultation time.

Go Jauntly is a health and wellness company focused on enhancing walking, mobility, and outdoor adventures through its community-based application. The app, available for free on iOS and Android, facilitates the discovery of walking routes, offers navigation photographs, and allows users to document and share their experiences. With 450,000 downloads and over 40,000 active monthly users, Go Jauntly has generated over £500,000 in revenue through partnerships with organizations such as Boots Walgreen Alliance, Transport for London, and various local authorities across the UK. The platform encourages users to explore their surroundings, improve their physical health, and engage with nature, promoting a healthier lifestyle. Go Jauntly has garnered multiple accolades, including a bronze award in The Anthem Awards 2022 and recognition as App of the Day and Editor’s Choice by Apple. The company has also received funding and grants from various organizations, highlighting its innovative approach to promoting physical activity and community engagement.

Gendius Ltd. is a company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, founded in 2011 by Chris Genders and Rory Cameron. It specializes in developing app-based solutions for individuals living with diabetes. The company's flagship product, Intellin, is an innovative platform that leverages a user’s clinical history to identify personal high-risk areas for diabetes-related complications. By focusing on these specific risks, Intellin guides users through clinically validated tasks and measures aimed at slowing the progression of their condition, thereby enhancing their quality of life and management of diabetes.

Healum is a developer of connected software and applications aimed at enhancing self-management for individuals with long-term health conditions. The company's AI-powered platform offers personalized care and support by leveraging data-driven insights and evidence-based behavioral interventions. Healum's tools enable patients to effectively monitor and understand both their physical and mental health, while also providing healthcare professionals with the means to assist patients in managing chronic conditions. This approach promotes a collaborative environment where patients receive customized support tailored to their unique health needs.

COHESION Medical Ltd. is a Connected Citizen Health company building the safest, smartest and most streamlined health system in the world, improving global population health and wellness. COHESION.OS is making citizens more empowered, services more efficient and sciences more innovative.

COHESION Medical Ltd. is a Connected Citizen Health company building the safest, smartest and most streamlined health system in the world, improving global population health and wellness. COHESION.OS is making citizens more empowered, services more efficient and sciences more innovative.

Go Jauntly is a health and wellness company focused on enhancing walking, mobility, and outdoor adventures through its community-based application. The app, available for free on iOS and Android, facilitates the discovery of walking routes, offers navigation photographs, and allows users to document and share their experiences. With 450,000 downloads and over 40,000 active monthly users, Go Jauntly has generated over £500,000 in revenue through partnerships with organizations such as Boots Walgreen Alliance, Transport for London, and various local authorities across the UK. The platform encourages users to explore their surroundings, improve their physical health, and engage with nature, promoting a healthier lifestyle. Go Jauntly has garnered multiple accolades, including a bronze award in The Anthem Awards 2022 and recognition as App of the Day and Editor’s Choice by Apple. The company has also received funding and grants from various organizations, highlighting its innovative approach to promoting physical activity and community engagement.

BIOS Health is a pioneering company focused on developing neural digital therapies by leveraging data from the human nervous system. By identifying neural biomarkers that correlate nerve activity to specific medical conditions, BIOS aims to revolutionize precision medicine. Their research offers the potential for innovative treatments for a range of chronic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Co-founded by experts from Cambridge University, the team includes professionals from diverse fields such as neuroscience, machine learning, and biotechnology. Additionally, BIOS is working on prosthetic connectors that standardize connections between bionic devices and neural systems, facilitating neural control and feedback for amputees. This dual approach positions BIOS at the forefront of improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions and those requiring prosthetic solutions.

Pactster is a social fitness platform offering channels of fitness videos for health specific needs along with motivational and community features to help people use exercise for both preventative and restorative health.

Accurx, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in developing a text messaging software for medical practitioners. Its platform facilitates secure and efficient communication between healthcare professionals and patients, offering features such as chain messaging for advice, test results, and appointment reminders. Accurx is used extensively in the UK, with 98% of GP practices and 50% of NHS trusts utilizing its services.

MyWay Digital Health is an online self-management platform designed to enhance the lives of individuals with long-term health conditions, particularly diabetes. The platform offers users access to their health records, personalized advice, and educational resources, empowering them to take control of their health. Additionally, it provides tools for clinicians that support population analytics and decision-making, thereby facilitating improved health outcomes for users. Through its data-driven technology solutions, MyWay Digital Health aims to deliver comprehensive support for managing chronic conditions on a global scale.

GripAble Ltd. designs and develops digital therapy devices aimed at improving rehabilitation for individuals with movement impairments such as stroke, arthritis, cerebral palsy, and trauma. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company offers a portable, wireless handgrip device that connects to a mobile application. This application allows users to engage with therapy games while providing assessment and training for hand and arm functions. GripAble's innovative approach focuses on making therapy more accessible and engaging for patients, enabling them to practice essential daily tasks in a fun and motivating way. By combining hardware and software, GripAble addresses the needs of over 500 million people worldwide who face challenges with arm mobility, facilitating self-training both in clinical settings and at home.

SleepCogni is focused on developing innovative sleep aid technology that facilitates a personalized wind-down process to enhance sleep quality. The company's device, activated manually, utilizes sensors worn on the user's index finger to monitor key physiological and behavioral indicators, including heart rate, mental alertness, skin temperature, and movement. By employing cognitive behavioral therapy through biofeedback—delivered via visual, auditory, and tactile cues—SleepCogni aims to help users relearn healthy sleep patterns. This approach is designed to assist individuals in overcoming insomnia and improving their overall sleep cycle, offering a tailored solution to address common sleep challenges.

Current Health Limited, founded in 2014 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in developing wearable healthcare devices that monitor patients' vital signs. These devices are designed to measure key health metrics such as oxygen saturation, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, motion, activity, and posture, allowing for the early identification of unwell patients and timely medical intervention. The company also offers a patient monitoring platform that facilitates home-based care by enabling patients to share daily activities, report symptoms, and respond to structured questionnaires for their healthcare providers. By focusing on remote patient management, Current Health aims to reduce healthcare risks and costs while enhancing patient engagement and monitoring. Formerly known as Snap40 Limited, the company rebranded in December 2018 to better reflect its mission.

Isansys Lifecare is a digital healthcare company that has developed a patient status engine and a user-friendly, sophisticated patient monitoring platform. The PSE automates fundamental healthcare procedures. They focused on developing new patient-centered technology and data-driven methods in hospitals and healthcare organizations throughout the world.

Sky Medical Technology Limited develops innovative neuromuscular electro-stimulation medical devices aimed at enhancing vascular health. Their flagship products include the geko device, which stimulates the common peroneal nerve to activate muscle pumps and improve blood flow, and the firefly device, designed for athletes to enhance lower limb circulation for quicker recovery. The company's OnPulse™ therapy represents a significant advancement in bioelectronic medicine, offering clinically proven solutions for various acute and chronic circulatory conditions, including the prevention of blood clots, treatment of swelling post-surgery, and management of non-healing wounds. These devices are utilized by healthcare professionals, including surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, and podiatrists, across NHS and private hospitals, as well as in clinical studies. Sky Medical Technology distributes its products globally, reaching markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Founded in 2006 and based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, the company addresses the needs of over forty million individuals facing vascular-related health challenges.