By Melissa Wallace, CEO Fierce Foundry The first quarter of 2026 tells a familiar but evolving story for female founders...
Smith+Nephew, the global medical technology company, has announced findings from a newly published comparative study of single-use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT) devices in caesarean section...
Three women’s cancer innovators have been shortlisted for a Femtech World award. The event celebrates some of the best examples of leadership, innovation and impact in...
About 15 per cent of all couples of reproductive age are involuntarily childless. A major reason why so many need assisted reproduction is that nowadays more...
Three AI innovators have been shortlisted for a Femtech World Award. The awards, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Planned Parenthood, celebrates the brightest lights in...
Scientists have successfully created laboratory-grown human ovary models from stem cells, marking a potential breakthrough in infertility and reproductive disorder research. The findings, presented at the...
US regulators have approved the first at-home vaginal self-collection device for cervical cancer screening, offering women an alternative to in-clinic exams. The Teal Wand, developed by women’s...
The most effective way to harness the power of AI when screening for breast cancer may be through collaboration with human radiologists — not by wholesale...
Three innovative research projects have been shortlisted for a Femtech World Award. The awards, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Planned Parenthood, celebrates the brightest lights...
Three innovative companies have been shortlisted for a Femtech World Award. The Brain and Mental Health Innovation award honours a breakthrough innovation that has made a...
By Chaitra Vedullapalli, Co-Founder, Women in Cloud As Microsoft marks its 50th anniversary—celebrating five decades of innovation, leadership, and global impact—it’s a powerful moment to honor...
Scientists have developed a lactation pad equipped with sensing technology that allows parents of newborns to monitor breast milk in real time. The work shows that...
An international group of ovarian cancer research charities has launched a new AI-focused grant aimed at accelerating progress in one of the most underfunded and least...
Paxman’s recent public offer to acquire its competitor Dignitana has been accepted, signifying a historical milestone for the two companies and heralding the start of a brand-new...
A new study suggests that AI could help detect interval breast cancer — those that develop between routine screenings — before they become more advanced and...
#WICxInspire2025 is the premier summit where founders, investors, and enterprise leaders converge to redefine go-to-market strategy and lead in the era of AI. Focused on AI innovation, cross-sector...
Femtech World is excited to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Fertility Innovation award. The award is one of 11 up for grabs at Femtech World’s...
Many women struggle to find resources to help manage their menopause symptoms. For women living with a serious mental illness, the need for additional support and...
The highly anticipated #empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards 2025 returns for its fifth year, honoring global leaders who are shaping the AI-powered economy while driving corporate ESG...
Three OB-GYN innovators have been shortlisted for a Femtech World Award. The awards, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Planned Parenthood, celebrate the brightest lights in...
Femtech World is excited to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Menstrual Health Innovation award. The award is one of 11 up for grabs at Femtech...
