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A Yorkshire-based social enterprise on a mission to improve the lives of our ageing population – by introducing them to the health and wellbeing benefits of golf. To date, they have run over 450 golf sessions for people living with dementia, stroke and Parkinson’s. They will use the accelerator to validate the session benefits, and connect with NHS services that will allow them to socially prescribe their golf sessions.

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Motitech has created Motiview, a motivational tool that stimulates people with dementia to increase physical activity using a specially adapted indoor exercise bike. Using pre-recorded video, the users can take cycle trips through familiar surroundings.

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About the buddyboost start up

An Israeli startup based in Tel Aviv, focusing on solutions for the ageing population. They have developed a ‘robot therapist’ for people with brain and heart disorders. This guides individuals through a personalised physical therapy plan – projecting movement directions and combining audio prompts with the capacity to film and review.

A Nottingham-based intelligent textiles business with a patented technique to knit sensors directly into textiles. The technology can be applied to compression bandages, wound care, injury rehabilitation, baby monitoring and performance monitoring for athletes.

A London-based startup specialising in online mental health therapy. They provide confidential, secure and discreet access to therapy or counselling via a live video platform. They want to make use of the accelerator mentors and other networks, and be introduced to key contacts in the NHS. They are also interested in digital product development.

LovedBy has created a personalised education platform for adolescents managing a chronic condition. The platform changes behaviour and habits using nudge techniques creating long term health and wellbeing.

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