Headlines

TechCrunch
DeepMind Health inks new deal with UK’s NHS to deploy Streams app in early 2017
AI, machine learning
DeepMind Health has started a new deal with the NHS to deploy Streams app in 2017.

INDEPENDENT
DNA-editing breakthrough could fix 'broken genes' in the brain, delay ageing and cure incurable diseases
ageing, DNA, genetics
Broken genes in the brain could be fixed, delaying ageing and curing incurable diseases. 

Events

THE HEALTHCARE STARTUP CONFERENCE
17th December, 2016 | London, UK
Are you interested in healthcare startups or technology? Whether you are a doctor, medical student, healthcare professional, inventor, investor or tech wizard, HSC1 is designed to help you grow your idea.

Genesis 2016
1st December, 2016 | London, UK
Genesis 2016 - “The Science, Technology and Business of 21st Century Biomedical Innovation” - will showcase success in the application of biomedical research, innovative technologies, and leading-edge business strategies.

GIANT Health Event 2017
17th - 19th October, 2017 | London, UK
ONLY 100 EARLY BIRD TICKETS will be released for GIANT 2017 - Click here to claim your ticket


Here are some highlights from GIANT 2016: 

The goal of combating ageing

Aubrey De Grey, Harrow and Cambridge-educated biomedical theorist

Highlights of Day 3

Collaborative health and consumer-driven innovation

A short introduction to The GIANT Health Event

Barry Shrier, Founder, GIANT Health Event

Sky NEWS LIVE - Holographic 3D Technology

Dr. Javid Khan, Founder, Holoxica Ltd.

Fundraising

Cogito Corporation - $15M / £12.04
Romulus Capital, Salesforce Ventures
Businesswire

Medherant Limited - £650K
Mercia Technologies PLC
Mercia

Kaido Group Ltd.- £50K
SME Innovation Fund (Mercia Fund Management and the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN))
Mercia

Zipline - $25M / £20M
Visionnaire Venture, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Subtraction Capital
whogotfunded

Snap40 - $3M / £2M
Par Equity
Whogotfunded

Health-Tech Community

Healthcare Startup Society (HS.) 
Healthcare Startup Society (HS.) are connecting, inspiring and supporting healthcare entrepreneurs and healthcare startups to innovate, disrupt and revolutionise the future of healthcare.
HS Start Up Awards recognise the best medical and healthcare entrepreneurs and startups. Seven award categories are available with finalists invited to pitch their startup to judges at HSC in December.  APPLY NOW!
Twitter: @Healthstartsoc
Website: http://www.healthcarestartupsociety.com/

Biotechspert
Biotechspert provides a freelance micro-consultancy platform that can instantly connect you with leading experts in the bioscience sector for fast, affordable, specialist advice to help your business grow.
Twitter: @Biotechspert
Website: https://www.biotechspert.com/

Recruitment

Salus Digital can offer you a unique route to market for both Recruitment and Brand Campaigns aimed at hard to find Health Tech professionals.

Job seekers can access Salus Digital’s fully functional mobile site to search, shortlist and apply for jobs.

See http://salusdigital.net/ and https://twitter.com/salusdigital 

Do you have a job vacancy you'd like submitted, or a piece of interesting news you'd like added to the next newsletter?

Please send me an email.
 

Best wishes,
 

Barry Shrier
Founder - The GIANT Health Event and The Health-Tech Innovation LABS
+44 7776 132 517
@Barry_HealthTec