Last Monday, we kick-started the #FuturizeU2024 cohort, marking a full-circle moment for me. This time last year, I was on the other side as a participant with my startup, Mari Test, in the inaugural FuturizeU incubator. Today, I'm part of the incredible team Futurize as the Incubation Program Manager, bringing the knowledge and insights I’ve gained to help guide the next generation of innovators. FuturizeU, launched by Futurize in partnership with AstraZeneca through the A.Catalyst Network, is focused on nurturing & launching African startups in healthcare and climate action founded by young people. This year’s cohort is truly remarkable, representing the diversity and potential of our continent with startups from Egypt (North Africa), South Africa, Kenya (East Africa), Rwanda (Central East Africa), and Nigeria (West Africa). 🚀 Meet the Startups: ACUBED: Aggregating diagnostic tests via mobile app/call center. Alpha Eye: AI-driven diagnostics for early vision impairment detection. Cardiac TEK: AI for real-time ECG interpretation and cardiovascular disease management. MedLab Diagnostics: AI-based cervical cancer diagnostic tool. PILL PALL: using AI to provide emergency health solution. Sadia Health: AI model for early liver cancer diagnosis. Tulivu.AI: AI device for early pregnancy complication detection. uMama: AI-powered, culturally relevant nutrition for mothers. WAD Pharma: Optimizing Africa’s pharmaceutical supply chain. Zoner Health: AI-powered diagnosis and medical records. Check Me Ltd: AI-driven breast cancer care. Allof Health: Secure health data documentation and sharing. Medicompanion: Smart pill dispenser with caregiver app. Conformity AI: AI-based automated radiotherapy planning. These startups are poised to make a significant impact on healthcare across Africa, and I can’t wait to see their growth over the next 12 weeks. Stay tuned to our social media channels, Futurize, for more updates on their journey. #FuturizeU2024 #AfricanInnovation #HealthcareStartup

Heart disease is the leading global cause of death, claiming 17.9 million lives yearly. Cambridge spinout CardiaTec Biosciences is using AI to find new treatments for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Founded in 2021 by Raphael Peralta, Thelma Zablocki, and Namshik Han, the company has raised $6.5 million in seed funding. Partnering with 65 hospitals, CardiaTec is building the largest multi-omics dataset to help its AI models decode CVD biology and create targeted treatments. While most AI drug discovery focuses on other diseases, CardiaTec is one of the few tackling heart disease, aiming to make breakthroughs in this underserved area. #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #DigitalMarketing #TechTrends  #AI #VentureCapital #Ecommerce #Leadership #BusinessGrowth Discover the latest success story at The Founders! 🚀 Dive into inspiring startup journeys, tips, and insights. Don't miss out – subscribe now and support the innovators shaping our future! 🌟 www.thefounders.news Want $100,000+ Credits for Your Startup? Follow our page and comment "founder" to receive full details. Don't miss out! Make sure you're following us to get the DM. If you spot any inaccuracies, please let us know so we can correct them. Your feedback helps us improve. Thanks!

Temple University: From research to reality: How Temple University is innovating for the future. Temple University, together with its ecosystem of partners, is moving research results along the path to commercialisation, impacting diverse communities. The rise of Temple University’s research enterprise has generated a significant increase in discoveries for diverse communities. These range from potentially curative therapies for HIV and other viruses, genetically targeted treatments for cardiovascular disease, digital health solutions for autism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a virtual reality system to combat the impact falls have on the elderly population. Innovation News Network https://lnkd.in/eWXjzW5v #innovation #science #research #health #digitalhealth #cardiovasculardisease #elderdlypopulation

The #fertility and #hormonal health space has long been overdue for meaningful #innovation. While many solutions haven’t evolved much beyond a pee stick, companies like Ovulio Corp. are truly transforming the landscape. I'm thrilled to see Ovulio Corp. represented at the Women’s Health Innovation Summit 2024 in #Boston, where they'll showcase their AI-powered, saliva-based solution that makes #fertilitytracking easy, accurate, and empowering for women everywhere. The women’s health sector is full of unmet needs, and it’s inspiring to see #MedTech companies like Ovul tackling these challenges head-on. From fertility to hormonal health, giving women access to smarter tools and better data isn’t just an advancement—it’s a necessity. If you're at the summit, make sure to visit their booth for live product demos and expert insights. This is exactly the kind of innovation that moves us forward! #WomensHealth #MedTech #Innovation #FertilitySolutions #EmpoweringWomen #Ovul #HealthForAll #WHIS2024

Temple University’s research enterprise has generated a significant increase in discoveries for diverse communities. These range from potentially curative therapies for HIV and other viruses, genetically targeted treatments for cardiovascular disease, digital health solutions for autism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a virtual reality system to combat the impact falls have on the elderly population. Discover below how Temple University, together with its ecosystem of partners, is moving research results along the path to commercialisation, impacting diverse communities. #MedicalScience #HealthTechnology #CardiovascularDisease #HealthResearch #DigitalHealth https://bit.ly/3UDZOrx

Temple University, together with its community of partners - from Thrombolex, Inc. to Splendo to Sbarro Health Research Organization - is moving research results along a path to commercialization, impacting diverse communities. Learn more in the article below. ⬇️ #TempleResearch

Bengaluru-based biotech startup RenaissThera has successfully closed its seed funding round, backed by angel investors. RenaissThera leverages AI-powered innovation and Generative AI (GenAI) to develop affordable, small-molecule therapies targeting GLP-1 and GIP receptors for diabetes and obesity. With this funding, the company is scaling up pre-clinical studies and gearing up for IND filing next year, bringing life-changing therapies closer to underserved populations. https://lnkd.in/eC47HFP3 #BiotechInnovation #AIinHealthcare #GenerativeAI #DiabetesTherapies #ObesityTreatment #RenaissThera #SeedFunding Sudhir Nagarajan Dr. Ramkesh Meena, MD

🌱 > 🚀 One of the most rewarding experiences I've had again and again is mentoring startups and helping entrepreneurs refine their pitch strategies. It's incredibly fulfilling to support passionate founders in shaping their vision and conveying it with confidence and clarity. I believe that every great startup begins with a compelling story, and I’m excited to be part of their journey—whether it's perfecting the narrative, fine-tuning the delivery, or preparing for the critical moment when they face investors. It’s a privilege to give back to the startup community and contribute to the growth of the next wave of game-changers! Let’s keep the momentum going. 💡 These were some of the startups I coached in the Online Academy today for the upcoming Tech Tour #AI for #Health 2025: #Nooku helps to combat asthma and allergies, prevent pollution build up, and improve concentration and sleep quality by measuring indoor air quality. https://nooku.co/ #StratifAI created a comprehensive breast cancer prognostication AI test, capable of reducing unnecessary overtreatment of breast cancer patients, delivering rapid results compared to traditional genomic assays. https://stratifai.com/ #Vitrofluidix is developing an easy-to-use, fully integrated and adaptive organ-on-a-chip platform to accurately simulate human organs and reduce animal testing. https://lnkd.in/dvbkpvRi Danny Kane Carlotta Altringer Michelelia Amodio #StartupMentoring #Pitching #Entrepreneurship #GivingBack #Investors #Europe #TechTour

👉 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 ��𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬: Polish medtech startup Vivid Mind has secured $200,000 in pre-seed funding from angel investors to advance its AI-driven voice analysis technology for early dementia detection. Their innovative, non-invasive screening method uses voice as a biomarker, enabling early diagnosis and intervention. With dementia affecting approximately 50 million people globally—a number expected to triple in the coming decades—Vivid Mind's solution addresses a critical need in healthcare. Early detection can facilitate lifestyle changes that significantly slow disease progression, underscoring the importance of such technological advancements. #MedTech #AI #DementiaDetection #HealthcareInnovation #VividMind #EarlyDiagnosis #VoiceAnalysis #HealthTech #StartupFunding #TechForGood #UKIndia | Jędrzej Kardach

📣 Explore the latest trends shaping FemTech and women’s health this week! Read here - https://lnkd.in/gNWkXch8 Top Highlights : * Nuvig Therapeutics Inc. Therapeutics raised $161M in Series B funding to develop immunomodulatory therapeutics for inflammatory autoimmune diseases. * Daré Bioscience, Inc. received $2.5M grant to advance contraceptive DARE-LARC1 through non-clinical proof-of-principle studies and IND-enabling work. * Tech4Eva - The global Femtech accelerator 2025, a joint program between EPFL Innovation Park Park and Groupe Mutuel, has applications open until February 15, 2025. * Laennec AI Limited AI, a Cardiff-based medical AI firm, secured Pre-Seed funding from SFC Capital, OVC Ventures, and governmental grants. * PocDoc, a Cambridge-based health-tech startup, raised £5M in Pre-A funding to enhance its diagnostic solutions. * ModifyHealth, an Atlanta provider of food-as-medicine solutions, raised $13.5M in Series C funding for nutritional services expansion. * bhealth is revolutionizing modern workplace health by setting a new standard, prioritizing employee well-being through innovative solutions and practices. Stay informed with our latest insights! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and trends directly in your inbox. 📬✨ #femtech #india #womenshealth #weekly #newsletter #femtechfriday