Magnificent 7: Life Sciences & Health Tech Companies in the Thames Valley

New innovations in technology can have enormous implications for the world of health. From groundbreaking products to aid with surgeries and diagnoses to the manufacturing of new drugs and cures, there are plenty of opportunities in the world of health tech. 

At this year’s Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards, we’re looking to name the Life Sciences & Health Tech Company of the Year. Sponsored by Freeths, this award will be presented to the nominee that has demonstrated the most significant success, innovation and progress during the qualifying period. 

But with the Thames Valley being one of the most vibrant tech hubs in the UK, who will stand out from the crowd and take home the trophy? Here are seven companies who could be in with a chance: 

Cignpost Diagnostics 

Operating on a global scale, Cignpost Diagnostics is driven by a clear mission: to empower and guide people towards living a healthier life. From its bespoke dedicated support services to its industry-leading testing and diagnostics technologies, the company has a profound impact throughout the Thames Valley region and beyond. 

everyLIFE 

With its PASS technology having become the first and only NHS assured solution to achieve all 14 standards, everyLIFE’s innovative software supports more than 84,000 care professionals every day. Putting all the necessary tools into one seamless care management solution, the company offers a faster, better way for you to plan care. 

Insource 

Reading’s Insource boasts an incredible software that allows clients to harness the power of their data to drive better patient outcomes, streamline their operational efficiency and extract essential insights. Working closely with more than 60 NHS trusts and health boards, the company offers a range of services from cancer tracking and waiting list management to capacity planning and patient journey analysis. 

DXS Systems 

Building practical IT health software solutions, the work of DXS Systems has the potential to transform how health professionals such as the NHS deliver care. Based in Elstead, DXS Systems’ highly experienced team of full-time clinicians have been responsible for reducing costs and saving lives for more than a decade. 

Oxehealth 

Headquartered in Oxford, Oxehealth is a global leader in vision-based patient monitoring. Proud members of the NHS Confederation, the company’s sector-changing products range from infrared cameras to contact-free vitals analysis modules. Oxehealth is one of the most renowned names in Oxford’s health tech sector, designing some of the country’s best technology-based health solutions. 

MR Solutions 

Manufacturer of the world’s first range of commercial, superconducting, cryogen-free benchtop MRI systems, Guildford’s MR Solutions is an award-winning developer of some of the Thames Valley’s most awe-inspiring technologies. The company offers a wide range of products, all with their own significant yet unique implications on the sector. 

Brainomix 

Working tirelessly to expand access to life-saving treatments and improve both diagnosis and treatment decisions for health experts and patients, Brainomix is a well-known name in the Thames Valley. Clients on a global scale are making consistent use of the company’s Brainomix 360 Stroke platform, cementing it as a key player in driving the region’s health tech sector. 

There are so many incredible organisations contributing to the region’s thriving technological ecosystem, but only one of them can become the Life Sciences & Health Tech Company of the Year. 

Still haven’t entered the Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards 2024? 

Nominations are still open for an increasingly limited time – head over to the event page now and enter for your chance to be crowned a winner at this year’s black-tie gala event. 

Thank you again to Freeths for sponsoring this award. 

For more information about the Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards, click here. 

For any enquiries, contact our events team.