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A new femtech-focussed accelerator has been launched, called, Alpha Startups Inno4Her, in South East Asia by Malaysia-based venture capital firm, 1337 Ventures.  With the femtech market expected to surpass $100bn by 2032, 1337 Ventures has launched the accelerator in response to the rapid expansion of the sector. Alpha Startups Inno4Her is a tailored edition of [...]

A new study underscores the potential of the RAD51 biomarker in tailoring treatment strategies in patients with early breast cancer. A test based on the detection of the RAD51 protein as a functional biomarker of homologous recombination repair (HRR) is currently being validated in the stratification of patients with cancer associated with deficiency in this [...]

A treatment for breast cancer-related vasomotor symptoms (VMS) - known as hot flashes - has seen positive Phase 3 trial results in women with breast cancer or at high risk of developing breast cancer. The Phase 3 study investigated the treatment, called elinzanetant, as non-hormonal treatment for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms caused by adjuvant endocrine [...]

The second annual Femtech World Awards will celebrate the very best of women's health innovation, recognising individuals and organisations helping to transform outcomes around the world. The Femtech Company of the Year award recognises an outstanding organisation that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, impact and leadership in the female health technology sector. This award honours a [...]

Researchers are using AI to enhance detection accuracy and efficiency, paving the way for a transformation in cervical cancer screening. With the aid of deep learning algorithms, a new study is seeking to address the critical need for more effective screening tests, especially in low- and middle-income countries where traditional methods often fall short. This [...]

Leveraging new user insights, femble has announced a strategic pivot aimed at enhancing the doctor-patient relationship. Following the successful launch of its B2C app addressing cycle-related health issues—which amassed a community of over 40,000 women and collaborated with dozens of physicians—femble’s founders identified a significant opportunity to expand into the B2B sector. Founded in 2021 [...]

The distance between a patient’s home and an abortion-services facility where they would seek care significantly influences how they receive birth-control medications, according to a new study. The research began at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, when receiving abortion medication via telehealth and through the mail was novel, before the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs [...]

Agentic AI platform Ema has raised US$3m to accelerate AI innovation in women's health. Ema has been trained on a proprietary dataset of 10 million interactions between women and physicians discussing health and wellness together. Made by women for women's health, the platform has been clinically-vetted to deliver personalised care and help women make informed [...]

The Femtech World Awards 2025, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Planned Parenthood, celebrates the brightest lights in women's health innovation. We will be celebrating some of the best examples of leadership, innovation and impact in key areas that affect women's health and wellbeing. The Menopause Innovation of the Year award celebrates a pioneering advancement [...]

Scottish company The Bettii Pod has secured £337,000 in funding for its innovative and eco-friendly menstrual cup and disc washer. The product has been designed to addressing the challenges of reusable menstrual products, improving installation in away-from-home-toilets. The investment was led by Edinburgh-based Equity Gap, with co-investment from Scottish Enterprise and 12 angel investors, according [...]