Digostics Limited win South Central Tech Innovator award
Digostics Limited, based in Oxfordshire, has been named South Central Tech Innovator as part of KPMG’s UK Tech Innovator competition.
The company, which has developed a diagnostic platform to identify people with or at risk of diabetes, will now compete in the national final in London.
Hugo Tewson, chair at Digostics, said: "We're incredibly proud to have been selected to represent the South Central region at the KPMG UK Tech Innovator final.
"This recognition reflects the strength of the science, the commitment of our team, and the growing importance of improving how diabetes is diagnosed and managed.
"At Digostics, we are focused on addressing real-world barriers in diagnostic pathways, improving both accuracy and accessibility, because earlier and more reliable diagnosis has the potential to improve outcomes for patients and reduce pressure on health systems.
"It’s particularly encouraging to see innovation in women’s health and preventative care receiving this level of recognition."
Now in its 13th year, the UK Tech Innovator competition supports tech scale-ups from across the country, giving them a platform to showcase their businesses.
The national winner will go on to compete in the KPMG Global Tech Innovator Competition later in the year.
Steve Hickman, senior partner at KPMG’s South Central office, said: "This was a strong heat – all the finalists brought impressive solutions to the table and the quality of the pitches was very high, so the judges had a tough call.
"What stood out about Digostics was the clarity of their approach to a real healthcare problem.
"The team has thought carefully about the barriers in diabetes screening and developed something with real potential to improve health outcomes.
"That practical impact is exactly what we should be championing in the South Central region and across the UK.
"Congratulations Digostics for representing us at the UK final in June. I’m looking forward to seeing how they get on at the national final."
Past winners of the competition include HiiROC, VividQ, and What 3 Words.
Last year’s winner, Inicio AI, uses artificial intelligence to help organisations assess customer affordability and is expanding into wealth management.
Nicole Lowe, head of emerging giants at KPMG UK, said: "Every year the standard on show in UK Tech Innovator continues to reach new levels and it is amazing to see an amazing range of exciting tech businesses from across the country.
"UK Tech Innovator allows us to shine a spotlight on companies from across the country who are going above and beyond to make waves and help put the UK on the map and attractive to investment."
