Tech Scouting Requirements

What We're Looking For: 

• Cold & Flu Support: Smart thermometers, health tracking apps, educational tools, and telemedicine services for early detection, symptom monitoring, and remote consultations, empowering consumers to manage cold and flu symptoms effectively.

• Breathing Well Technologies: Solutions to track breathing patterns, support management of respiratory conditions or environmental triggers, and improve indoor air quality. This may include devices, continuous biomarker monitoring, or natural products like nasal sprays.

• Cough Monitoring: Smart devices, sensors, or smartphone-based acoustic biomarkers that continuously and accurately monitor cough frequency and patterns, supporting management of associated respiratory conditions.

• Sleep Optimization: Tools that monitor and enhance sleep quality, providing personalized recommendations and insights on respiratory health and recovery, contributing to overall well-being.

The Challenge: 

Optimal respiratory health is vital, yet many individuals struggle to manage it proactively, especially when faced with seasonal or environmental challenges. We seek real-time monitoring tools and personalised respiratory care solutions that empower consumers to breathe better, manage their health proactively, and enhance their quality of life every day. 

Requirements & Key Success Criteria 

• Non-Prescription Focus: Solutions should ideally prioritise non-prescription therapeutic options adaptable for consumer use. 

• Scalability and Accessibility: Low-cost, easily accessible technologies that leverage widely available devices like smartphones and wearables. 

• Scientific Credibility: Built on validated, evidence-based science of each of the four focus areas. 

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is open to all innovators, including startups, academic projects that has plans to spin off, and as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Who’s Scouting?

A leading global consumer healthcare company, headquartered in Europe, with a strong presence in more than 100 countries. It boasts a diverse portfolio of iconic household over-the-counter and consumer healthcare brands that have been trusted by generations for decades, providing essential support to everyday health and wellness needs.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a global leader in consumer health. Selected innovators may be considered for a commercial partnership, with potential for investment, co-development, distribution, and licensing. Your solution could set new standards in respiratory health, helping millions breathe easier, sleep better, and live healthier lives.

Submissions close on 17th January 2025. Apply today and be part of the future of respiratory health and wellness!

For inquiries, please contact startup.relations@ventureblick.com