Innovation Directory – Wales

Kairos Biotech is an early-stage company based in St Asaph, Denbighshire focussing on proprietary small molecule discovery applied to diagnostics and immunotherapy. Kairos Biotech are developing a pipeline of small molecules for next generation immunotherapy and diagnostics and aims to improve transplant options by removing immunological barriers to transplantation.

Kaydiar is a medical device company that is developing ZeroSole, a modular, silicone insole that is designed to reduce pressure on foot wounds and lesions.

Kelyon is a digital health company based in Naples, Italy, with offices in Cardiff. Keylon provides expertise and guidance for the software of medical devices, including data science modelling to develop decision support models and regulatory consultancy.

Kidney Research UK fund and deliver life-saving research into kidney diseases, with an aim to improve treatments for people with kidney diseases and enhance their quality of life and to increase awareness of kidney health.

Kidney Wales focus on the promotion, provision, maintenance and improvement of renal units in hospitals, schools of medicine and universities; by the provision therein or in connection therewith of equipment, laboratories, facilities or personnel whatsoever calculated to relieve such persons and by the promotion of medical research into renal and other diseases.

Kinderkey designs, manufactures and supplies specialist beds for adults and children with special needs.

Kingston Medical Equipment and Garments (KMEG) is a family-owned business based in South Wales which specialises in the manufacture of medical garments such as scrubs, medical gowns and laboratory coats.

Kinsetsu have developed the Ktrack platform which allow organisations to view data related to their operations. Ktrack is marketed towards several industries, including within healthcare, where Ktrack can be used to track assets such as devices and equipment.

Labco manufactures screw capped glass vials which are used in laboratory testing protocols, including for sample testing of gasses and liquids within healthcare.

Laennec AI have developed an AI-powered digital stethoscope and companion app that can be used by professionals or by patients in their own homes. The stethoscope is capable of analysing the results of the stethoscope, which may lead to the earlier diagnosis of heart conditions.