Inverness tech firm gets funding boost for its air safety innovation
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A MEDTECH firm based on Inverness Campus has been awarded £248,000 from the Scottish Government to hep develop a new system to help cabin crew deal with medical emergencies.
The Inverness-based MIME Technologies project is designed to support non-medical professionals during first response situations in environments which are remote from immediate medical care and is initially being targeted at the aviation industry.
The system uses cloud based technology to communicate detailed on-scene emergency data, such as the symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, to professional medical services, who can then make informed decisions about the passenger’s need for immediate medical attention.
The funding has been awarded through the competitive Early Stage Growth Challenge Fund, delivered by Scottish Enterprise on behalf of the Scottish Government, which provides support to early-stage, innovative, high-growth companies which have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. It will help the company invest in research and developement, as well as help enable a move into new markets.
MIME Technologies chief executive Anne Roberts said: “It has never been more important for the aviation industry to provide clear guidance and reassurance that every effort is being made to prioritise the health of passengers and employees. As the industry begins to recover following Covid-19, commercial and private airlines can use our technology to do just that.
“This funding is an acknowledgement of the impact that technology like ours can have in several remote care markets during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. It also enables us to create an increasing number of job opportunities in Scotland’s vibrant medtech sector.”
