Newsletter #2
2023 December
We are excited to announce that we have successfully award Biomedical Catalyst grant in
collaboration with Imperial College London.
We aim to develop an automated AI tool for the medical image segmentation, so to help the
surgical planning, to reduce the overall time needed, and to reduce the intra-inter observer
difference for image segmentation.
2023 January
We are delighted to announce that we have engaged with NIHR London In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative (“London IVD”). We will ask healthcare professionals and experts at the London IVD for help with ensuring the device fits into existing patient care pathways, that its cost-effectiveness is optimised for deployment into the NHS, that is tested against human factor and optimising the pathway to NHS adoption.
2022 December
In a significant recognition of outstanding innovation, Shuqiao Xie, co-founder and CTO of
Smart Surgical Solutions, has been honored with the esteemed
Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship.
The Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship is a highly competitive and coveted honor
that recognizes individuals who exhibit exceptional promise as future leaders in engineering
entrepreneurship. Recipients benefit from a comprehensive support package, including mentorship,
funding, and access to a vast network of professionals and resources.
2022 January
This acknowledgment reinforces our commitment to leveraging technology to make a positive impact
on healthcare. We look forward to continuing our journey of innovation and contributing to
advancements in the MedTech industry."
The MedTech SuperConnector program provides participants with a unique platform, offering
mentorship, funding, and access to a network of experts and resources. Shuqiao's success in this
program not only reflects its excellence in research and development but also highlights its
potential to drive positive change in the healthcare landscape.
2021 October
The SETsquared ICURe Customer Discovery Program is renowned for identifying and nurturing
groundbreaking ideas originating from university research. Shuqiao's success in this program
underscores its dedication to advancing research from the lab to the market and highlights its
potential to shape the future of MedTech.
The SETsquared ICURe Customer Discovery Program provides participants with a comprehensive
platform, offering mentorship, training, and financial support to transform their research into
commercially viable ventures. Shuqiao's success in the program not only reflects the excellence
of its research but also highlights its potential to make a significant impact in the
marketplace.
2021 July