Since its launch in 2014 WIRED Health's Startup Showcase has been a platform for entrepreneurs on the cusp of major influence to present their new products, solutions and technology. The first WIRED Health Startup Showcase winner, sleep health app Sleepio and its parent company Big Health, made headlines in July 2016 for securing $12 million in funding to extend its work in mental health.
This year, we are pleased to continue the tradition of bringing fast-growing stars on stage and helping them present their stories to an intimate audience of investors, innovators, pharmaceutical executives and health practitioners.
BotsAndUs
Robotics and AI company BotsAndUs features their robot, Bo, an assistant for healthcare, retail and hospitality that transforms patient experiences.
Bounce Works
Bounce Works has created Apart of Me, which is a revolutionary game designed to help children and young adults who have suffered bereavement.
Heterogeneous
Heterogeneous provides low-cost access to genetic and health data from thousands of individuals, while protecting the privacy of those providing this data.
KRY
KRY is a pioneering digital healthcare service that allows people in need to see a medical doctor via on-demand video consultations.
Outcome Based Health
The OBH Outcomes Platform enables NHS commissioners and providers to visualise insights and outcomes about local populations.
Oxford Heartbeat
Oxford Heartbeat has created technology to assist cardiovascular surgeons in choosing the best device and placement position for each patient.
Sparrho
Sparrho blends machine learning and human curation to create a platform allowing access to over 60 million scientific research articles and patents.
SWORD Health
SWORD Health is the industry's first AI-powered digital therapist, aiming to change the way patients access and experience physical rehabilitation.
Since launch, WIRED has showcased some of the world's most exciting disruptors at the start of their journeys.
From audio distribution platform SoundCloud and retarget marketing company Criteo, to personalised snack subscription Graze and cloud-based file-sharing WeTransfer, some of the start-ups we have featured in our magazine and online have changed the dynamics of traditional business models and how consumers interact with brands – and each other.
This article was originally published by WIRED UK
