Innovation Directory – Wales

Intelligent Ultrasound develops artificial intelligence-based clinical image analysis software tools to automatically label the anatomy viewed in ultrasound images. The company also provides deep-learning and advanced ultrasound training simulators for obstetric, cardiac, lung, point of care, transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasound training.

The IHCC is an all-Wales programme of work that bring together health boards and NHS Trusts to promote and facilitate international health partnerships.

Invacare is a medical equipment company which develops, manufactures and distributes products for non-acute care, such as the home healthcare and long-term care markets. Products offered include wheelchairs, devices for pressure care, and independent living equipment.

IO Biotech are a biopharmaceutical company developing an immune-modulating cancer vaccine against melanoma and solid tumours. The company is largely based in Denmark, although has a site in South Wales which is focused on quality assurance

Ipsen is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercialises pharmaceuticals in the areas of Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Ipsen's UK headquarters for development and manufacturing is based in Wrexham, and is responsible for developing and manufacturing neurotoxin products

IQ Endoscopes is a medical device company that offers single-use, flexible endoscopes. The company are planning to roll out a full range of GI endoscopes between 2024 and 2025.

Iterate Design & Innovation is a product focussed engineering design consultancy based in Wales and London. Iterate has designed several medical devices, including wearable devices, diagnostic devices and oral device packaging.

Jellagen is a biotechnology company based in Cardiff. The company specialises in the development of research grade collagen derived from jellyfish. Jellyfish collagen has multiple potential applications in science and medicine, including to generate orthopaedic scaffolds, wound dressings and cell scaffolds for cell culture and cell therapy.

Jiva have developed an artificial intelligence and machine learning platform which can be used to develop AI systems for a range of applications, including in healthcare. Using their platform, Jiva has created diagnostic software for prostate cancer and liver disease, and is currently engaging with pharmaceutical companies and SMEs for general automation and pattern recognition.

JR Biomedical is a biotechnology company based in the OpTIC Centre in St Asaph, United Kingdom, and specialises in the design, development and distribution of diagnostics, including research ELISAs and clinical diagnostics.