DigitalHealth.London Announces New Cohort for Accelerator Programme: A Leap Towards Innovative Health Solutions
DigitalHealth.London has made a significant announcement regarding the selection of health tech companies for its annual accelerator programme. This year, 17 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been chosen for their innovative digital solutions that hold the promise of addressing some of London’s most pressing health and social care challenges. As the programme enters its eighth consecutive year, it continues to foster innovation and collaboration in the health tech sector.
The Accelerator Programme: A Catalyst for Change
The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator is delivered by the Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London in partnership with several key organizations, including the Office of Life Sciences, CW+, Medcity, NHS England, and the Mayor of London. This 12-month programme is designed to empower digital health companies with innovative products or services, helping them to refine their commercial engagement strategies. By enhancing connections, building credibility, and providing confidence-building opportunities, the accelerator aims to facilitate the scaling of these promising solutions.
Sarah Nelson, the programme director at DigitalHealth.London, expressed her enthusiasm about the new cohort: “After another extremely competitive application process, we are excited to announce the 17 digital health companies joining our eighth DigitalHealth.London Accelerator programme cohort. These proven products are ready to scale. We look forward to working with them over the next year to improve health and care.”
Meet the 2024/25 Cohort
The selected companies for the 2024/25 DigitalHealth.London Accelerator programme represent a diverse range of innovative solutions aimed at improving health outcomes. Here’s a closer look at the companies that have made the cut:
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AirEmail: An NHS-approved email management solution that prioritizes patient-related communications, transforming the way healthcare professionals manage their inboxes.
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Avegen Health: A purpose-led company that has digitized outpatient clinical pathways, streamlining processes for better patient care.
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Flok Health: An AI-driven physiotherapy platform that automates personalized care delivery at a population scale, enhancing accessibility to rehabilitation services.
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Incision Group BV: This company has digitized surgical preference cards, aligning surgical teams for more efficient and productive operating theatre experiences.
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Iona Mind: Focused on mental health, Iona Mind provides accessible and tailored support to meet the needs of diverse populations.
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Megi Health UK: Utilizing AI to transform cardiovascular care, Megi Health offers continuous support and precise diagnostics through a single platform.
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MyMynd: This platform empowers employees to take control of their mental health while helping employers align their wellbeing efforts with workforce needs.
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MyRenalCare: Aiming to improve kidney disease management, MyRenalCare enhances the lives of patients at scale.
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Neu Health: Integrating a user-friendly app with a clinician dashboard, Neu Health employs advanced machine learning and AI analytics to empower patients and optimize clinical services.
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NSU Media: Their ‘Welcome to Leadership’ online development programme equips junior managers with essential leadership skills from day one.
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NuvoAir: This digital health company enables individuals to obtain clinic-quality spirometry data from home, facilitating timely diagnoses of respiratory conditions.
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PreActiv: PreActiv optimizes patients before surgery by creating individualized prehabilitation programmes, adhering to NHS England’s perioperative guidelines.
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Pyrexia: Specializing in automated HR tools for the healthcare sector, Pyrexia utilizes AI and machine learning to streamline HR processes.
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Smart Respiratory: This company has developed cost-effective sensors and a patient app to improve asthma control and inhaler adherence.
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TORTUS: An AI-powered assistant that integrates with healthcare systems to enhance documentation and clinical efficiencies.
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Visiba: Visiba offers an AI-enabled triage system and medical device, distinguished by its commitment to safety and responsible AI infrastructure.
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Government Support and Future Prospects
The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator is partly funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, receiving nearly £1.4 million as part of the DigitalHealth.London Business Support for London Project. Natasha Curran, medical director at HIN South London, emphasized the importance of this initiative: “The HIN South London is proud to run the award-winning DigitalHealth.London Accelerator, which is partially funded by the UK Government through the UKSPF and the Office for Life Sciences. We are excited to welcome the 17 companies joining the Accelerator for cohort eight and look forward to supporting them develop, scale, and spread across the NHS and social care.”
Conclusion
The selection of these 17 innovative companies marks a significant step forward in addressing the health and social care challenges faced by London. With the support of the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator, these SMEs are poised to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare landscape, improving patient outcomes and enhancing the efficiency of health services. As the programme unfolds, the collaboration between these companies and established health organizations promises to drive transformative change in the sector. For those interested in learning more about the previous cohort, details can be found here.