Seven pioneering health start-ups are currently addressing healthcare challenges at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory. These companies are the latest to join STFC's DeepTech Catalyst Health (DTC Health) programme.
DTC Health aims to help early-stage businesses bring new ideas to market faster, improve lives, and succeed in global markets. The programme provides start-ups with a tailored support package valued at up to £70,000.
Innovations being developed include a wearable robotic arm to support stroke rehabilitation and a new method for assessing eye conditions. Other technologies involve trauma-informed VR and AI support for therapy wait times, portable blood-testing, AI agents for administrative workflows in hospitals, and an AI-enhanced diagnostic platform for infection detection.
The DTC Health incubation programme, located within the Sci-Tech Daresbury campus, offers access to resources such as artificial intelligence and prototyping facilities, expert business guidance, and intellectual property support.