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Incubator-backed startup launches ‘breakthrough’ device for hot flushes
A Bristol-based health-tech startup has launched a “breakthrough” wearable cooling device for hot flushes.
MyCelsius, developed with support from UWE Bristol’s Launch Space incubator, has rolled out the device, which is expected to be a significant innovation in the field.
The wrist-worn product, which can lower skin temperature by up to 19.5°C in minutes, offers rapid, targeted relief for people experiencing hot flushes linked to menopause, stress or hormonal changes.
It uses patent-pending thermo-electric technology to interrupt the body’s overheating signals, delivering cooling within seconds.
The wrist-worn product offers rapid, targeted relief for people experiencing hot flushes linked to menopause, stress or hormonal changes
Unlike most wearables, which focus on tracking metrics, MyCelsius has been built around direct intervention.
Co-founded by Maxime Kryvian and former Dyson engineer Aonghus O’Donovan, the team has spent three years developing the device, supported by Launch Space, its specialist facilities and access to UWE Bristol’s menopause support group, Menochat.
Proximity to UWE Bristol’s 4,500-strong staff community has proved invaluable in facilitating connections and enabling MyCelsius to run rapid user testing and refine the product.
Continuous user feedback enabled fast prototype development despite the startup’s small size.
MyCelsius, whose team brings experience from aerospace, Formula One and Dyson, says UWE Bristol has been instrumental in accelerating development.
Maxime Kryvian, MyCelsius co-founder and chief executive , said: “Women’s health has historically received far less attention and innovation than it needs, with hot flushes a daily reality for millions who feel there are few practical solutions available.
“We aim to bridge that gap, driving innovation to support wellbeing and confidence for women and for people who struggle with hot flushes on a daily basis.
MyCelsius co-founded by Maxime Kryvian and former Dyson engineer Aonghus O’Donovan
Mahmoda Ali from Enterprise at UWE Bristol, which includes Launch Space, said: “MyCelsius is the perfect example of the high-impact, tech-enabled innovation that Launch Space exists to support.”
The startup has already gained strong customer feedback since launching publicly a few weeks ago and is attracting attention from employers, health partners and innovation networks.
It has recently been named “One to Watch” at the Medilink South West Awards and shortlisted for multiple Tech South West and EntreConf awards.
The team behind MyCelsius was supported by the specialist facilities at UWE Bristol’s Launch Space
MyCelsius now plans to expand its partnerships with employers and menopause clinics while growing its regional presence.
All photos: Strike
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