Search Results
Neurofenix - transforming stroke and brain injury recovery
by: Startacus Admin ~ 20th October 2022
Neurofenix is a healthtech startup that is transforming neurological rehab via its innovative tool that enables patients to continue their therapy at home, whenever they want.
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer a stroke. In many cases, these strokes can be recovered from fully, but it can take a lot of rehabilitation to do so. If someone has their mobility affected, it can t...
Read Post »
Read Post »
Woebot Health - making mental health radically accessible
by: Startacus Admin ~ 5th August 2021
The lowdown on Woebot Health, the innovative AI-based mental health platform and its fab chatbot therapy solution
We have written many times about the rise of startups built to help people with mental health (Frankie Health and Thymia are two recent examples) coinciding with the decreasing stigma associated with it. As more and more people talk openly about it, more and more people are encourag...
Read Post »
Read Post »
Startup of the Week - Healing Clouds
by: Startacus Admin ~ 10th February 2021
Healing Clouds is a startup that's on a mission to ensure that mental healthcare and wellness is accessible, affordable and available to everyone
Even before the pandemic, it was evident that more and more of us were having to deal with mental health issues and challenges every day. And for many people, the past year has simply exacerbated that. Mental wellbeing is therefore more important now ...
Read Post »
Read Post »
Qoboo - the therapeutic robotic cushion
by: Startacus Admin ~ 19th January 2021
The lowdown on the Japanese robotics startup that has created Qoboo, a therapeutic robot in the form of a cushion with a tail
Qoobo is a cushion. A furry cushion. Qoobo is a furry cushion that...wags its tail. Well, thanks for stopping by for another article-- Oh, you want to know more? About the furry cushion that wags its tail like a cat that’s had a terrible accident.
Qoobo is the pro...
Read Post »
Read Post »
Superpow! - the innovative online therapy app
by: Startacus Admin ~ 3rd October 2020
The lowdown on Superpow! the online platform and app where users can connect with a therapist who can help them overcome mental wellbeing challenges through flexible and affordable online therapy...
Poor mental health affects 1 in 4 people in the UK. Unfortunately, this number was before COVID-19. This can take many forms, most of which are completely concealed from the outside world, w...
Read Post »
Read Post »
Startup VRTU to tackle Dementia Using Virtual Reality
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th July 2017Virtual reality can be used for travelling to other worlds to shoot aliens, bringing Vikings back to life, ride roller coasters, or even as the central feature of a theme park! But it can be used for far more important, real world things too. We have written previously about how virtual reality can and will take a role in various areas of our lives, including medicine and education, however there ...
Read Post »
Read Post »







- Startup Sook Receives Investment from Tobin Capital 24th May 2023 Tobin Capital continues to expand its portfolio by investing in pop-up marketplace Sook, the startup on a mission to revolutionise the high street.
- L Marks Seeking Startups and Scaleups for Sodexo Healthcare and Seniors Accelerator 23rd May 2023 Sodexo and L Marks open call for applications from innovative startups and scaleups to join their inaugural Sodexo Healthcare and Seniors Accelerator.
- United Utilities Innovation Lab launches call-out for innovative ideas for fifth programme 18th May 2023 Now in its fifth year, North West England water firm United Utilities opens call for Innovation Lab, its pioneering ideas incubation programme.
- OneTech Spins Out from Capital Enterprise to Support Underserved Communities in Tech Across the UK 18th May 2023 Not-for-profit OneTech has spunout from Capital Enterprise to expand its offering and continue its mission of creating a more equitable, diverse and supported startup ecosystem.