International Women's Day

This International Women’s Day we’re highlighting some of our up-and-coming female led startups.

 

Excellio Labs

Co-founder: Kamila Malysz

School: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Excellio Labs harness the power of stem cells, extracting exosomes that serve as potent ingredients for cosmetics. Exosomes are molecules secreted by cells that mediate cell-to-cell communication The product will rejuvenate skin on a molecular level, creating a long-lasting and natural look.

 

The entrepreneurial path is full of unknowns and potential setbacks, but it's crucial not to let your fear hold you back. Remember, fear is temporary but regret can last a lifetime.

Kamila Malysz

 

Gradatim

Founder: Lizzie Smith

School: School of Psychology

Gradatim creates picture books for children under 5, as this is one of the highest occurring ages for illness and disability and is the hardest to communicate complex information to. Creating multi-book series tailored per condition, that follows a character from diagnosis to recovery/management.

 

Ovation Agriculture

Founder: Jillian Gordon

School: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Aims to improve the health of cattle through dental health monitoring and treatment. To achieve this, they have developed innovative tools that allow for cattle dental health to be treated in a safe and secure manor for both the animal and the handler.

 

Sunsave Solutions

Co-founder: Favour Onyenma

School: School of Engineering

The aim is to provide low-income rural households with affordable solutions to unlock their potential. The goal is to enable low-income rural households to acquire clean solar electricity with the same money they would otherwise spend on kerosene and candles.

 

NucBarcoder

Founder: Wu Huang

School: School of Biological Sciences

NucBarcoder’s automated species identification service offers a unique and much-needed solution to the growing problem of ingredient alteration and illegal trading of protected or invasive species. With increasing awareness and concern about food safety and biodiversity, there is a growing demand for reliable and accurate species identification tools, particular in global supply chains where monitoring can be challenging.

 

Starting up your own business is so rewarding but it's not easy. If you have a passion for your business, this will help drive you.

Jillian Gordon

 

Give entrepreneurship a go 

Feeling inspired? Why not nominate a remarkable women who is shaping the future of entrepreneurship in our Inspire Launch Grow Awards with our new Emerging Female Entrepreneur Award? Whether you're a friend, peer, employee or business adviser, you have the power to shine a spotlight on remarkable female students and recent graduates from the University of Edinburgh. One winner will receive £10,000. Deadline 10am on 25th March. 

Find out more and nominate now