The combination of agility and technology make startups a crucial agent in the fight against Covid-19.
The global coronavirus crisis is promoting the creation of innovative projects that, thanks to technology and new business models, are creating a new wave of startups in the health sector, startups that are leading a new, more efficient form of healthcare, and to stop the virus, for the new challenges presented by this pandemic.
Among many of these startups working to curb the coronavirus, we have selected the following, both for their innovative model and for their importance in the fight against covid-19:
- InsilicoTrial (Italy), whose mission is to accelerate by 4 the current time of development of medicines and medical tools. At this time, it is crucial to accelerate the development of the Covid-19 treatment or vaccine.
- Navimize (United States), a startup that aims to improve health management to eliminate waiting rooms. At a time when it is essential that patients do not coincide to avoid infection, this tool is vital.
- BreathResearch (United States), which works to improve the early detection of respiratory diseases by adding Artificial Intelligence to spirometers. Could it help us detect the coronavirus?
- Cyclica (Canada), is working to help the pharmaceutical industry discover new, more efficient drugs by implementing AI and augmented reality. Will he discover new drugs against the coronavirus?
- Aidar Health (United States), which is simplifying health monitoring, and is already developing a rapid assessment device (Mouthlab) for Covid-19 symptoms, either at home or in hospital.
- Tahmo (Canada), which is developing a wireless, continuous body thermometer that can help monitor body temperature and geolocate patients to control infection in such massive pandemics.
- DigimEvo (Spain), a startup that works for the transparency and fluidity of medical information and has made verified information about Covid-19 available to patients and health workers.
The resources and initiatives that all administrations and companies are allocating to combat Covid-19 are sure to pay off and make the health startup ecosystem grow to lead innovation in the sector.
