Funding
Women in Innovation grant · Healthtech

Souuthe wins £75,000 Innovate UK grant for calming care technology

The Women in Innovation award supports a tactile product being developed for dementia and end-of-life care.

By RoundOS Funding desk

Comfort alongside care

Souuthe places calming technology inside familiar soft objects, including cushions and toys. Founder Lou Willis-Keeler adapted the idea for care settings after her experience supporting relatives.

The award also includes a year of mentoring, training and networking support. Souuthe is one of 61 grant recipients selected from 1,590 applicants to the programme.

Use of funds

Fund clinical testing

Support regulatory approval before planned hospice and NHS trials

Funding history

Women in Innovation grant · This round£75K

Sources

  1. Healthtech start-up secures £75,000 grantbdaily.co.uk · Aug 5, 2026
  2. souuthe.com

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