Venture firm PUBLIC has launched its GovStart 2020 accelerator programme, searching for innovators working in health tech, transport and workforce related tech.
The growth programme will support health tech startups for 6 months, supporting them to penetrate the market and provide tailored support to develop and execute their strategy.
The programme has been developed around the impact of COVID-19 and aims to focus on supporting services through the pandemic.
Specifically for healthcare the accelerator programme is looking for solutions for remote monitoring and self management of COVID-19 and related conditions, and technology to support mental health through digital interventions to support young people and adults.
Daniel Korski, CEO, PUBLIC, said: “This crisis has shown significant new challenges that will require the public sector to further embrace digital in order to provide solutions that are both efficient and which meet the requirements of the modern citizen.”
“For years, the UK’s startups have been the lifeblood of our economy – now, for the first time, they are the key drivers of public sector transformation.”
“Since GovStart launched in 2017, PUBLIC has had the privilege of helping fantastic young companies to refine their offering, expand their networks in the public sector, and improve public services. However, we know there is still a huge well of tech talent that has struggled to engage with the public sector – we look forward to working with this talent to ensure that public services continue to serve society as effectively as they must.”
To date the programme has supported 36 companies, helping to negotiate 36 pilots, secure over £11 million worth of public-sector contracts, and assisting them to fundraise over £53 million from investors.
GovStart alumni include Vinehealth, CeraCare, Cinapsis, Flynotes and Birdie.
The company also recently announced the acquisition of GP IT system supplier Microtest, read the story here.
