Discover 5 Top Neonatology Solutions

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Global Startup Heat Map: 5 Top Neonatology Solutions

The 5 healthcare startups you will explore below are chosen based on our data-driven startup scouting approach, taking into account factors such as location, founding year, and relevance of technology, among others. This analysis is based on the Big Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered StartUs Insights Discovery Platform, covering over 1.3 million startups & scaleups globally.

The Global Startup Heat Map below highlights the 5 healthcare startups & scaleups our Innovation Researchers curated for this report. Moreover, you get insights into regions that observe a high startup activity and the global geographic distribution of the 2.809 companies we analyzed for this specific topic.

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iNICU develops an automated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Platform

Preterm births and neonatal mortality are healthcare concerns globally, with the reduction of neonatal mortality being one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The workflow and operation of a NICU are mostly manual, utilizing large amounts of manpower as doctors, nurses, and technicians. A rise in the number of users or staffing issues increases the risk of errors and infections to newborns. MedTech startups are working on automatic platforms that provide real-time monitoring for neonatal care.

Indian startup iNICU develops a platform to monitor the health conditions of infants in the NICU. The platform automates the workflow of NICU from the day of admission/birth till the discharge of the baby. The system documents the required forms like admission forms, assessments, and nursing charts in NICU. It collects real-time data from multiple connected devices and integrates laboratory results and bedside clinical observations for analysis. The platform also features calculators for prescribing feed and medication. It provides error-free data for diagnosis, risk prediction, and improved care delivery.

Liper builds a Tongue Training Device

Tongue-tie or ankyloglossia is a condition where the strip of skin connecting the baby’s tongue and mouth’s bottom is shorter than usual. This causes restriction of the tongue’s mobility which affects breastfeeding, swallowing, and speech. The sub-functional tongue can also cause limitations in facial growth, sleep, breathing pattern and can be a symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Speech therapy and training can be effective in toddlers, while a device that can treat it during the newborn phase can prevent any long-term complications.

Israeli startup Liper develops a patented ergonomic device for tongue-training of newborns. The startup’s device is handy and can be manually inserted in the lower part of an infant’s tongue and lifted. This process of tongue training can be repeated by infants on a daily basis. For frenotomy, the device aids in tongue exercises during pre- and post-operative phases. It is a useful tool for speech therapists or dental hygienists trained in pediatric feeding and myofunctional therapy.

Helaina produces a Breastmilk Alternative

Mother’s milk is generally considered the best food for newborns. However, in cases where breastfeeding is not possible, milk formulations fill that need. Nourishment of neonates through artificial formulations isn’t comparable to that with mother’s milk as the latter has unique enzymes, live microbiome, and proteins. Startups are developing breastmilk alternatives with fermentation, mammalian cell culture, and enzyme technology.

The US-based startup Helaina produces a milk supplement for neonates that provides a nutritive value similar to breast milk. The startup’s proprietary process uses fermentation to proliferate milk-producing microflora. Helaina’s alternative milk provides high nutritive value and introduces beneficial bacteria for a baby’s developing microbiome.

Zoundream creates a Baby Cry Translator

Crying is a way of communication for newborns when they need something or if something is bothering them. However, it is not easy to determine the reason behind the crying of an infant, especially for first-time parents. MedTech solutions analyze the dynamics of crying gestures and intensity, as well as the facial movements, to understand the different emotions shown by a newborn. These automated solutions help parents provide the required care and attention to the babies.

Spanish startup Zoundream builds a hands-free, portable, and battery-operated baby cry translator device. The startup’s device, BabyT, and uses deep learning and sound recognition algorithms to translate newborns’ cries into actual needs. BabyT, when kept in proximity to a baby, automatically detects the cries, filters any background noise, and provides the translation in the connected mobile app.

Ninix provides a Smart Baby Monitor

Baby monitors, essential in homes with newborns, have evolved from just being a simple voice or video outputs. These devices utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor technologies to remotely monitor the baby in real-time, easing the concerns of working parents. This comes in handy for parents to detect, diagnose and predict the risk of health issues early in infants. MedTech startups are developing medical-grade baby monitors that track multiple parameters and are safe for use in proximity to infants.

Iranian startup Ninix provides a smart baby monitor that continuously monitors vital parameters, as well as displays them instantaneously. It monitors the temperature, heart rate, and respiration rate of the baby. The device is connected to a mobile app that notifies the parent in case of any warning signs such as fever, slow or rapid heartbeat, respiratory problems, and drowsiness. The app also plays soothing background sounds to put the baby to sleep. The device is useful in the early detection of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), suffocation, or fever.

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