08: Revolutionising surgery at LIHE

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Feb 04, 2025

“I honestly think the London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) is one of, if not the best places for startups like us to be right now.”
- Ali Rezaei Haddad, CEO of XARlabs

XARLabs is developing cutting-edge technology for enhanced 3D surgical experiences and has recently taken up residence at LIHE. Ali shares his journey and the story of growing his team, including hiring School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences graduate Takrim Titas.

The inaugural King’s MedTech Accelerator (KMA) programme has completed its first iteration of supporting aspiring entrepreneurs from across King’s College London in medical technologies (MedTech) to grow their understanding of the translation path from bench-to-bedside-to-boardroom.

The translational output of the programme has been impressive, including securing 2 translational grants, 2 projects accepted to the Innovate UK ICURe Programme, 2 founding teams created, 5 potential spin-outs, 1 new IP patent filed, 1 active licencing deal in negotiation and more.

The programme was instrumental in catapulting our team’s device to detect extra-oesophageal reflux along it’s translational journey. Before the programme, we were a bit lost and did not know the next steps or how to approach industry or investors. This accelerator answered all the questions and opened up all the doors.
Dr Saoirse O’Toole, Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics & programme participant in process of spinning out
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Register your interest for our 2025 King’s MedTech Accelerator

From 2025 the KMA will include specialist support for Digital Health innovation projects. The next iteration of the programme will also cater specifically to solutions with a strong digital element that treat, diagnose, or predict health outcomes. This may include software, analytics, wearables, or similar technologies.

The programme will expand further in its second year and be open to researchers and staff from King’s Health Partners.

Applications will open in the coming weeks, sign up now for an advance email alert when they open.

LIHE to host Radiology AI Summit 2025

The Radiology Al Summit (RAIS) is an exclusive annual event uniting industry-leading experts, academics, clinicians, and policy advocates for two days to collaborate on bringing forward Al into clinical and diagnostic settings.

200 selected leaders have been invited to surface and debate the most pressing issues in our space, from clinical validation, regulation and safety, to groundbreaking research and Real World Evidence, to practical application, and getting to true Return On Investment for AI-based solutions in clinical practice.

Apollo Radiology and Perspectum join LIHE

We are excited to welcome two new companies who have taken up residence at LIHE; Apollo Radiology International/InHealth and Perspectum Ltd.

Apollo Radiology International/In Health (ARI) is a global Radiology company and a part of the US$7.65 billion Apollo Hospitals Group. ARI is a leading provider of interpretative and clinical radiological services to a wide network of healthcare providers in India and around the world.

Perspectum is an innovative company in the field of precision health technology delivering advanced solutions to health care providers. Their best-in-class technology is noninvasive and generates clear and understandable reports aiding clinical decision-making as well as supporting patient engagement.

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