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.

EnrichMyCare is a technology company that specializes in developing a personal health platform. This platform aims to centralize and streamline care coordination for children, improving communication between families and various healthcare, social care, and education providers. It enables instant sharing of records and remote monitoring of the child's welfare, simplifying the complex process of managing care. The platform also offers features to automate care pathways, monitor management plans, and ensure compliance with exercise and splinting programs. The ultimate goal is to accelerate care, enhance patient monitoring and engagement, prevent disabilities, and improve the overall care experience while reducing healthcare costs.

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

SleepCogni is developing a sleep aid technology that delivers a wind-down process to promote sleep. The device provides cognitive-behavioral therapy through biofeedback delivered via visual, auditory, and tactile cues and is triggered manually. It monitors physiological and behavioral sleep-related measures, including heart rate, mental alertness, skin temperature, and movement using sensors on the index finger, to guide users toward sleep initiation and improve sleep quality, addressing insomnia.

Graphene Trace is a healthcare technology company that specializes in preventing pressure ulcers, a common issue among wheelchair users and hospital patients. The company's core product is a smart, pressure-sensing fabric that continuously monitors pressure distribution, alerting users and caregivers in real-time to repositioning needs. This innovative solution enables early intervention, preventing pressure ulcers, and ensuring user comfort and affordability.

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 platform that translates health intentions into daily actions to support mental and physical wellbeing. The service delivers personalized habit coaching, chronic-condition support, and mental health resources through an AI-powered system designed to emulate a human health coach. It has been recognized by ORCHA as a top health app for weight management, stress reduction, wellness, and sleep. Since its international launch in summer 2021, Holly Health has pursued broad adoption and partnerships with primary care practices in the UK, numbering over 100 to date, with a mission to reach millions of users. The platform operates directly with individuals and through integration into primary care settings to help users sustain healthier behaviours and improve overall wellbeing.

Holly Health is a digital platform that translates health intentions into daily actions to support mental and physical wellbeing. The service delivers personalized habit coaching, chronic-condition support, and mental health resources through an AI-powered system designed to emulate a human health coach. It has been recognized by ORCHA as a top health app for weight management, stress reduction, wellness, and sleep. Since its international launch in summer 2021, Holly Health has pursued broad adoption and partnerships with primary care practices in the UK, numbering over 100 to date, with a mission to reach millions of users. The platform operates directly with individuals and through integration into primary care settings to help users sustain healthier behaviours and improve overall wellbeing.

BelleVie is a provider of personal care services designed to support individuals in their daily lives while allowing them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. Its operating model is inspired by the Buurtzorg approach, emphasizing self-managing teams that foster meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. BelleVie aims to create a society where every individual is valued and supported, promoting fulfilling careers within the care sector. To enhance its operations, the company utilizes a custom Wellbeing OS technology platform, which is underpinned by a subscription-based funding model.

Jude is a healthcare company focused on addressing bladder-related issues and raising awareness about incontinence. It provides a range of bladder care solutions, including access to medical specialists who offer advice through social media platforms, virtual workshops, and private chat sessions. In addition to educational resources, Jude supplies health products designed to help individuals understand their conditions and manage them effectively. By promoting open discussions and providing expert guidance, Jude aims to empower individuals to lead leak-free lives and break the stigma surrounding bladder health.

ZiO Health is a biotechnology company that develops pocket-sized devices featuring proprietary biosensor technology and machine learning algorithms. These devices enable real-time laboratory testing at the point-of-care, enhancing patient care by combining immediate results with individual patient profiles.

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 is a company focused on supporting individuals in long-term recovery from eating disorders through a neuroscience-based recovery program. It offers a platform that provides practical tools and habit-formation principles tailored to address disordered eating. By fostering a supportive community, Juniver enables users to manage cravings and ease urges, promoting sustainable recovery. The company's approach emphasizes specialized care and on-demand assistance, creating a comprehensive network for those seeking help in their journey towards healing.

Syndi is a digital health support recommendation platform that utilizes machine learning and digital phenotyping, with a primary focus on mental health. The company develops technology-driven solutions aimed at enhancing individuals' health by providing effective and accessible support. Syndi's platform employs passive smartphone data collection to gather moment-to-moment information about users, allowing it to deliver personalized and immediate care. This innovative approach not only facilitates connections between patients and healthcare providers but also measures the effectiveness of applications and digital services in treating invisible disabilities. Through its commitment to leveraging technology and research, Syndi seeks to improve healthcare outcomes for its users.

PatientMpower specializes in remote monitoring solutions for 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 health measurements from home. These devices connect to a smartphone application, which facilitates the transmission of real-time data to healthcare providers. This integration enhances the ability of healthcare workers to deliver high-quality care and monitor patient progress effectively. Additionally, PatientMpower’s solutions contribute to research efforts aimed at improving treatment methodologies, ultimately supporting better health outcomes for patients.

BelleVie is a provider of personal care services designed to support individuals in their daily lives while allowing them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. Its operating model is inspired by the Buurtzorg approach, emphasizing self-managing teams that foster meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. BelleVie aims to create a society where every individual is valued and supported, promoting fulfilling careers within the care sector. To enhance its operations, the company utilizes a custom Wellbeing OS technology platform, which is underpinned by a subscription-based funding model.

Healthera Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in developing digital health solutions. Its flagship product, Healthera, is a pharmacy-integrated medication management app that offers automatic prescription reminders, smart labelling, scheduling, health condition tracking, and professional advice from pharmacists. Additionally, Healthera operates a healthcare marketplace that connects patients with local pharmacies and GPs, enabling faster medicine delivery and personalized care. The company partners with over 1000 pharmacies and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) across the UK, reaching over 20 million people. Healthera's technology is accredited by NHS Digital and aims to improve prescribing efficiency, patient experience, and reduce wastage within the NHS.

Emm is a company focused on consumer health technology, developing tools to help individuals manage their health on their terms. It is building a menstrual cup with integrated biosensors designed to track biometric data and deliver personalized insights about menstrual health. The device aims to redefine period experiences by providing actionable information that helps users understand their health through technology and expert knowledge.

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.

52 North Health develops an AI-powered medical device for determining neutropenic sepsis risk in chemotherapy patients. Its portable finger-prick blood test measures neutrophil count and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels at home, enabling early detection and improved management of this fatal side effect.

eMoodie is a technology company that has developed an app designed for ecological momentary assessment research, focusing on mental health, emotions, and socialization patterns in children and adolescents. The app, designed as a research tool, examines symptoms, feelings, and health aspects, including sleep, in older kids, teenagers, and adults. It also enables parents to monitor and mitigate the digital mental impact on their children.

Transdermal Diagnostics is a technology platform focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of chronic conditions, starting with diabetes. It offers a wearable system that provides needle-free, continuous glucose monitoring through affordable disposable patches, enabling people with diabetes and prediabetes to gain biological insights and make informed decisions for healthier living.

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 developing a sleep aid technology that delivers a wind-down process to promote sleep. The device provides cognitive-behavioral therapy through biofeedback delivered via visual, auditory, and tactile cues and is triggered manually. It monitors physiological and behavioral sleep-related measures, including heart rate, mental alertness, skin temperature, and movement using sensors on the index finger, to guide users toward sleep initiation and improve sleep quality, addressing insomnia.

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 designed to support individuals in their daily lives while allowing them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. Its operating model is inspired by the Buurtzorg approach, emphasizing self-managing teams that foster meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. BelleVie aims to create a society where every individual is valued and supported, promoting fulfilling careers within the care sector. To enhance its operations, the company utilizes a custom Wellbeing OS technology platform, which is underpinned by a subscription-based funding model.

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 that promotes walking for leisure, active travel, and nature connection through its award-winning, community-based platform. The app offers curated walking tours, green routes, and nature notes, helping users discover new locations and enhancing their well-being.

Gendius Ltd. is a company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, founded in 2011 by Chris Genders and Rory Cameron. It specializes in developing an app-based platform designed to assist individuals living with diabetes. The company's flagship product, Intellin, leverages a patient's clinical history to identify unique high-risk areas for potential complications related to diabetes. By doing so, Intellin aims to empower users with clinically validated tasks and measures tailored to their specific risks, helping them manage their condition more effectively and reduce the likelihood of complications.

BrainWaveBank, established in 2015, is a UK-based brain health research company. It specializes in developing data-centric solutions to track and understand cognitive health. The company's flagship product, also named BrainWaveBank, is a wearable EEG headset that measures brain activity while users engage in mobile games, enabling daily tracking of cognitive health at home. This data is securely stored and analyzed, creating neurocognitive profiles for individuals and populations, and aiding clinical professionals in advancing brain health research and treatments. The company has offices in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Dublin, Ireland.

Healum develops AI-powered collaborative software that empowers individuals with long-term conditions to monitor and understand their physical and mental health. The platform uses data-driven insights and evidence-backed interventions to support patients and facilitate personalized care.

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 that promotes walking for leisure, active travel, and nature connection through its award-winning, community-based platform. The app offers curated walking tours, green routes, and nature notes, helping users discover new locations and enhancing their well-being.

BIOS Health is a pioneering company focused on developing neural digital therapies by harnessing data-driven insights from the human nervous system. Co-founded by researchers from Cambridge University, the firm aims to revolutionize precision medicine through the identification of neural biomarkers that link nerve activity to various medical conditions. BIOS's innovative approach holds promise for treating chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The company's expertise encompasses a diverse range of fields, including neuroscience, machine learning, software engineering, and biotechnology, allowing it to create advanced solutions for improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from these conditions. Additionally, BIOS is engaged in developing prosthetic connectors that standardize the interface between bionic devices and the body's nervous and soft-tissue systems, enabling enhanced control and feedback for patients with prosthetics.

Mayden specializes in developing and managing cloud-based software solutions for the healthcare sector. They offer a range of services including patient management systems, operational management tools, online service assessment platforms, and secure hosting solutions. With offices near Bath and Chippenham, Mayden employs around 45 staff and associates, driven by a mission to enhance healthcare services through innovative technology.

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.

MyWay Digital Health is a global digital platform empowering individuals with long-term conditions, particularly diabetes, to self-manage their health. It offers personalized advice, educational resources, and access to health records via its user-friendly interface. Clinicians benefit from population analytics tools for improved decision support.

GripAble Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development of digital therapy devices aimed at improving rehabilitation for individuals with movement impairments. The company’s flagship product, the GripAble Digital Handgrip, is a sensitive, portable device that wirelessly connects to a mobile application. This app allows users to engage in interactive therapy games designed to facilitate the assessment and training of hand and arm functions. GripAble's solutions target patients suffering from conditions such as stroke, arthritis, cerebral palsy, and trauma, addressing the challenges faced by over 500 million people globally who experience impaired arm mobility. By combining hardware with gamified therapy, GripAble enhances patient engagement and enables effective self-training both in clinical settings and at home.

SleepCogni is developing a sleep aid technology that delivers a wind-down process to promote sleep. The device provides cognitive-behavioral therapy through biofeedback delivered via visual, auditory, and tactile cues and is triggered manually. It monitors physiological and behavioral sleep-related measures, including heart rate, mental alertness, skin temperature, and movement using sensors on the index finger, to guide users toward sleep initiation and improve sleep quality, addressing insomnia.

Entia specializes in improving access to blood tests through innovative medical devices. Founded in 2014, it offers Aptus for haemoglobin and haematocrit testing, benefiting health screening, maternal care, nutrition, and sports fields. Additionally, Entia provides Affinity, enabling cancer patients to monitor their blood counts at home, reducing infection risks and hospital visits.

Current Health Limited is a healthcare technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in wearable devices for monitoring patient vitals. Founded in 2014 and originally known as Snap40 Limited, the company rebranded in December 2018. Current Health's devices are designed to measure critical health indicators such as oxygen saturation, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, motion, activity, and posture, enabling early identification of potential health issues. Their patient monitoring platform facilitates the management of patients at home by collecting and analyzing data to detect and predict health deterioration. This allows patients to share daily activities, report symptoms, and complete structured questionnaires, ultimately helping healthcare providers reduce risks and costs associated with patient care.

BrainWaveBank, established in 2015, is a UK-based brain health research company. It specializes in developing data-centric solutions to track and understand cognitive health. The company's flagship product, also named BrainWaveBank, is a wearable EEG headset that measures brain activity while users engage in mobile games, enabling daily tracking of cognitive health at home. This data is securely stored and analyzed, creating neurocognitive profiles for individuals and populations, and aiding clinical professionals in advancing brain health research and treatments. The company has offices in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Dublin, Ireland.

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.

Outcomes Based Healthcare is a company dedicated to enhancing the healthcare system through outcome-based methodologies. It focuses on co-creating healthcare outcomes alongside patients, employing both academic and technical rigor in measuring and contracting for these outcomes. The company develops technology products that assist commissioners and health providers in tracking and measuring health outcomes for specific population segments. By integrating health and non-health datasets and utilizing big data analytics with machine learning techniques, Outcomes Based Healthcare aims to predict health outcomes effectively. Additionally, it creates smartphone applications to assess Patient Reported Outcomes. The team comprises professionals with diverse expertise in medicine, business, economics, computer science, and web technology, all committed to designing patient-centered care and empowering the health system through innovative technological solutions.