Tag: Innovation
-
Fraiya launches landmark NHS trial of AI-enabled pregnancy ultrasounds
London, UK – Monday 9th September 2025: Fraiya, a UK-based femtech startup transforming pregnancy ultrasound with AI, has announced a pivotal set of milestones, including NHS clinical evaluation, regulatory approval and pre-seed round, signalling its emergence as a serious player in maternal health innovation. The company’s core product, FraiyaScan, supports clinicians during the 20-week anomaly…
-
Foresight invests £3.0 million into digital healthcare specialist MyWay Digital Health
• MyWay Digital Health delivers data-driven technology to support the management of long-term health conditions, with a particular focus on diabetes • Foresight’s investment will accelerate product development and enhance global commercial expansion Foresight Group (Foresight) a leading regional private equity and infrastructure investment manager, has announced a £3.0 million investment into MyWay Digital Health…
-
London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) announce a new programme – Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator MedTech Venture Kickstarter (MVK)
Are you a high-potential MedTech venture seeking to de-risk and strengthen the commercial readiness of your medical device? The MVK is a 4-month programme from LIHE and partners that help ventures build commercial resilience through stress-testing their commercial proposition, sharpening their readiness for market access. The MVK is delivered by LIHE on behalf of Health…
-
Accelerate Your Dementia Innovation with Alzheimer’s Society
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is proud to spotlight our valued partners at Alzheimer’s Society, who have just launched the latest round of their Accelerator Programme—a unique opportunity for early-stage businesses to transform the lives of people affected by dementia. Driving Innovation in Dementia Care The Alzheimer’s Society Accelerator Programme is designed to fast-track the development of…
-
Our Entrepreneurs: Glenda Devlin
Glenda Devlin, founder of Your Health and Care and the Peggi App, joins the Dementia Innovators Programme. With over 30 years of experience in health and social care, she created Peggi to combat dementia-related isolation, providing a multimedia platform for families to reconnect. Her mission focuses on preserving identity and fostering connections for those affected…
-
Our Entrepreneurs: Joe Broad
Joe Broad, founder of Novocaddy and finalist for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Innovation Awards 2025, aims to improve diabetes management. His smart, portable solution addresses insulin storage challenges, enhancing patient independence and health outcomes. Joe seeks mentorship and funding to finalize product development and partnerships with the NHS.
-
Launch of simple device to build leg strength in the elderly – reducing frailty and preventing falls
Falls cost the NHS over £2.3 billion annually, causing numerous hospital admissions and loss of independence among the elderly. The “Shuffler,” a new exercise device, aims to reduce falls by enhancing mobility and strength. Developed by Lee Trainor and Dr. Jim Kelly, it promotes safe leg movement, particularly for stroke patients and hospital recuperation.
-
Our Entrepreneurs: Helen James
Meet #OurEntrepreneurs. Today we welcome Helen James at Patient Entrepreneur and Founder of Nutriri based in the South West Tell us a bit about yourself I am thrilled to be part of Cohort 2 of the Patient Entrepreneur Programme this year. Nutriri.org is in its 10th year of gathering lived experiences from both citizens and workforce, on…
-
Our Entrepreneurs: Amik Aneja
Meet #OurEntrepreneurs . Today we welcome Amik Aneja, A GP from from Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB. Tell us a bit about yourself I have been a GP for 18 years and I am the Senior Partner at Old Harlow Health Centre, which is rated Outstanding by the CQC. I am a GP Trainer and have…
-
Aya Healthcare Acquires Locum’s Nest to Advance Innovative Workforce Solutions in the UK
Aya Healthcare, the largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Locum’s Nest, a leading workforce solutions provider in the United Kingdom (U.K.) that connects healthcare professionals with open shifts at National Health Service (NHS) hospitals through a powerful mobile app. This combination unites two leading providers…