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💡Supporting innovators to make a difference in women’s health Charlotte Lewis reflects on the impact of the Accelerating FemTech programme, funded by Innovate UK in collaboration with the Medical Research Council. It has emerged as a transformative initiative in the UK’s health innovation landscape. The programme has supported two cohorts of early-stage innovators tackling some of the most pressing challenges in women’s health. Read Charlotte's blog to find out more: 🔗➡️https://lnkd.in/eZsUQWj6 #FemTech #AcceleratingFemTech #WomensHealth #Innovation #WomensHealthAndTechnology #AcceleratingFemTechEvaluate Health Innovation Network South London Medical Research Council Gayle Curry, Steph Caird, Sophie Burton-Jones, Jill Mason

💸 There’s no shortage of R&D funding in femtech—but what about the support to actually commercialize and sell those innovations? In this clip, Danika Kelly, co-founder of My Normative, explains the funding gaps facing women’s health founders, from lack of early-stage capital to the risks entrepreneurs take just to reach the market. 📬 Want to join conversations like this? Register for our upcoming femtech forum: https://loom.ly/TyeTZ-I #Femtech #WomensHealth #HealthTech #HealthGap #WomensHealthGap #FemHealth #FemtechCanada

Progress is happening — but parity is still a long way off. Women now hold 26.5% of C-suite roles in medtech, up from 24.4% last year. Encouraging? Yes. Enough? Not yet! Our Executive Director, Yvonne Bokelman shares insights and what it will take to accelerate growth in the article below just published in Medical Design & Outsourcing. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gTyTTCAD MedtechWOMEN Deborah K. Jessica Richter Amanda DePalma Amy Belt Raimundo Kayleen Brown Danielle Kirsh

💡 Transforming Women’s Health through FemTech Leadership One of the plenaries at #HIC2025 was on FemTech — and it has really stuck in my mind as it reminded me why this conversation matters so deeply. We often hear about the under-representation of women in clinical trials, which continues to limit how evidence translates into practice. But what really resonated for me in this session was a different barrier: the challenge of investment. A recent conversation with Johanna Wicks from Lorai Health how difficult it remains for women founders in FemTech to secure funding, in part because most investors are men. Lorai Health in particular are focused on improving menopause. That simple fact shapes which ideas get backed, which innovations make it to market, and ultimately, which women’s health issues are prioritised. When I spoke with colleagues afterwards, many admitted this wasn’t something they’d considered before. It’s a stark reminder: bias in who invests can be just as limiting as bias in research. If we want to truly transform women’s health, we need to: 🔹 Demand equity in research design and representation 🔹 Champion female founders and diverse leadership in digital health 🔹 Challenge the structures that hold back innovation in women’s health Because Engage. Disrupt. Transform. doesn’t just apply to technology — it must apply to the systems around it too. 👉 I’d love to hear from others: what are you seeing that gives you hope for the future of FemTech? #FemTech #DigitalHealth #WomenInHealth #HealthInnovation #HIC2025

Women’s health has been underserved for far too long—and femtech is finally forcing the conversation forward. But here’s the truth: innovation without inclusivity and body autonomy isn’t progress. It’s just more of the same. I sat down with Jessica Johnson for a candid conversation about what it really takes to reimagine women’s health. We unpack the gaps, the breakthroughs, and the responsibility innovators carry to design solutions that don’t just work in theory - but in women’s actual lives. If you’re building in femtech, ask yourself: Are we solving the right problems, or just the profitable ones? Who’s excluded from the data, the testing, the design? How do we move from reactive care to proactive empowerment? These are important questions because they’re the blueprint for the future of women’s health. 🎥 Full interview here: https://bit.ly/47EztSn #FemTech #WomensHealth #Innovation #BodyAutonomy #Leadership

🌸🩺 Proud to champion innovation in women’s health for the third year running Our women’s health and technology team are delighted to once again support the #AcceleratingFemTechEvaluate programme, a vital initiative driving forward innovation in women’s health across the UK. The program continues to empower founders and scale solutions that address the gender health gap bringing together innovators, technologists, investors, and clinicians to improve outcomes for 51% of the population. Launched today, #AcceleratingFemTechEvaluate, is a new Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator designed to support innovations at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and above. 📆 #AcceleratingFemTechEvaluate is open for applications until 11:59pm on Sunday 28 September. 🔗 Link to application: https://lnkd.in/e2ArRxKj Mills & Reeve is proud to continue offering legal and strategic support to help businesses navigate regulatory pathways, secure investment, and deliver meaningful change in women’s health as we did with Hesta Health.   Hesta Health’s postnatal care platform secured £2m in pre-seed funding following their participation in the programme. We first met co-founder Dr Sujitha Selvarajah through the accelerator, where she won most engaging pitch - a testament to the clarity of her vision and the strength of her innovation. You can learn more about our FemHealth Focus Series: 🔗https://lnkd.in/eqbeseBn   💡 Curious about Accelerating FemTech: Evaluate? Join the FemTech 101 webinar on Wednesday 17 September to: ☑️Meet the team ☑️Learn about the programme ☑️Explore the application process ☑️Ask questions to help support your application 📅 Two weeks to go ⏰ 12:00-13:00pm Sign up here 🔗 https://buff.ly/RIm9pk7 #FemTech #WomensHealth #Innovation #Investment #HealthEquity #AcceleratingFemTechEvaluate #FemHealth #BiomedicalCatalyst Charlotte Lewis, Gayle Curry, Steph Caird, Sophie Burton-Jones, Jill Mason, Saffron Ward

The Gates Foundation’s $280M investment in women’s health research signals a pivotal moment for tech-driven innovation in care. With funding aimed at closing gaps and fostering health equity, this is a big opportunity to shape women’s health outcomes. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q03CMxN90 #healthcare #womenshealth #healtequity

In its recent edition, Top Women in Tech Leading the Future of Healthcare Innovation, 2025, World Health Leaders magazine features Rachel Brown and Chief Revenue Officer at Titan Intake, alongside other visionary women driving transformative advancements in healthcare through technology and innovation. For More Details: https://lnkd.in/d2NYaw_W #TopWomenInTech #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfHealthcare #TechLeadership #WomenInLeadership #DigitalHealth #MedTech #HealthTechInnovation #HealthcareTransformation #InnovatingHealthcare

The Lemelson Foundation is excited to share an upcoming session, "Empowering Women in MedTech: Shaping the Future of Inclusive Healthcare," which will feature an incredible lineup of women leaders in the field. MedTech innovation has the power to transform lives, but its full potential can only be realized when diverse perspectives are at the table. By sharing their journeys, challenges, and visions, these innovators are not just telling stories; they are building a more inclusive and equitable future for healthcare. We believe that celebrating and elevating women in STEM is essential for creating a thriving and diverse ecosystem of invention. This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn from their experiences and be part of an important dialogue that will spark new ideas and collaborations. Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/dbJTW4gg #WomenInSTEM #MedTech #Innovation #Healthcare #Inclusion #Entrepreneurship

Lyn created Women in Diagnostics, a membership group on LinkedIn, as a space where women in our industry can connect, share experiences, and find support. Over the years, we have grown to over 600 members, hosted networking and educational webinars, and have several more in the works. But as the diagnostics industry evolves, so do we. We are proud to now welcome women from across the broader life science sector. From diagnostics to research, academia, biotech, pharma, and beyond, women are shaping the future of healthcare. By learning from one another, sharing perspectives, and supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration, we strengthen the entire field. If you’re a woman in life science looking for a trusted network, you belong here! https://lnkd.in/gQn5pUR