Health Start-Ups Gain Funding to Advance Gender & Disability-Focused Solutions

• The Ingenuity Impact Showcase awards £50,000 funding to businesses focused on Women’s Health and Disability Inclusion
• The winners are businesses that aim to eradicate social, health, and environmental challenges
• The program saw innovative solutions for creating lasting community and industry impact

Hosted by University Nottingham, The Ingenuity Impact Showcase 2025 has awarded £50,000 to start-ups advocating solutions in women’s health and disability inclusion. The funding supports businesses across multiple categories addressing issues in health, society, and sustainability that prioritize underserved communities.

FUSE earned the Ingenuity Impact Entrepreneur of the Year title owing to its revolutionary technology. It is aimed to reduce ACL injuries in women’s football. The invention of their hormone-monitoring device empowers women players to understand and respond to physiological changes, aiding a smarter path of prevention and performance.

Lowland Meadows, founded by Ben Jones and Ed Donell, received the Climate Champion. The award applauds the innovative approach to bridge the gap between agricultural sustainability and urban development. Networking opportunities and practical insights from reputed entrepreneurs sets the programme apart.

Lita-Louise Gardner and Stephen Covell earned the Communities Champion award for Project EDI. The initiative fosters an open-source enterprise that enhances accessibility and ethical standards in AI for sign language.

Monet Davis’s FaceFlavour earned the University of Nottingham Champion award for its endeavour to celebrate global cultures through corporate and private dining. Her business is redefining hospitality and elevating experiences through purpose and authenticity.