Mark Anderson
As the healthcare sector continues to adapt to the challenges of the 21st century, from the aging population to the ongoing pandemic, a new wave of innovative startups are stepping into the breach. Founded in 2020 or later, these young companies are already making their mark in the industry, with game-changing technologies and services. Particularly notable is the strong presence from Oxford, a city renowned for excellence in academia and research. Here, we shine a spotlight on some of the most promising healthcare startups headquartered in Oxford.
The companies featured here are not only meeting the demand for advanced healthcare solutions and technologies but are also pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. All of these businesses are harnessing the power of various technologies to enhance, extend, and save lives. Whether it’s tackling the problem of surgical infections with silk-bacteriophage biomaterials or aiding healthcare communications with digital aids, Oxford’s newest healthcare startups are demonstrating their innovative potential.
Let’s take a closer look at these emerging startups changing the landscape of the healthcare industry with their visionary ideas and ground-breaking solutions.
Card Medic
Founded by Rachael and Tim Grimaldi, Card Medic is an app designed to enhance communication between healthcare staff and patients amidst common barriers such as language, cognitive impairment, or physical restrictions. The app offers a library of digital flashcards intended for replicating clinical conversations around common healthcare topics in multiple languages, sign language, easy read, and read-aloud formats. The mission is to improve the quality of care and reduce health inequalities. (LinkedIn)
Oxford Silk Phage Technologies
James Gilbert and Stephanie Lesage cofounded Oxford Silk Phage Technologies, a company that addresses the issue of surgical implant and wound infections with antibacterial biomaterial technology combining silk with bacteriophages. (LinkedIn)
OCTA
Founded by Chris Smith, Bicester-based OCTA operates in the consulting and healthcare service sectors. (LinkedIn) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Oxford Lighthouse
Founded by Michael Stein, Oxford Lighthouse provides personalized wellness coaching services that combine the latest medical research to improve the critical facets of health: nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental health, and relationships. (LinkedIn)
MetaGuideX
MetaGuideX is a pioneering biotech firm operating in the fields of healthcare diagnostics and life science. (Twitter) (LinkedIn)
Beacon Healthcare Solutions
Beacon Healthcare Solutions, a healthcare and IT security firm, is developing innovative solutions for the healthcare industry. (Twitter) (Facebook) (LinkedIn)
Knight Cabin
Knight Cabin is a health and wellness eco-community firm dedicated to providing solutions that foster the wellbeing of its global clients.
Oxsed
Oxsed is a company that aims to decrease the impact of diseases on individuals and communities by offering accurate and rapid testing solutions across the globe.
vTail Healthcare Communications
Founded by Barry Wolfenson, Lynn Wong, Phil Andrews, and Toby Clark, vTail Healthcare Communications is a mobile-first software platform making a dent in healthcare ecosystems. The innovative proprietary platform allows healthcare professionals to network, communicate, educate, and collaborate, making it a valuable new channel for stakeholders. (LinkedIn)
Oxford Onco-Therapeutics
Founded by Ashwin Nandakumar, Oxford Onco-Therapeutics is a personalized medicine startup that uses a data-driven approach to enable oncologists in determining the best treatment for individual patients’ specific cancer types.
