For too long, women's health has been overlooked in research and technology. We're changing that. Our FemTech Program brings together brilliant minds from health care, tech, and business to create an ecosystem and solutions that work for women's bodies and lives.
Why It Matters
Women make up half the population, yet they spend 25% of their lives in poor health.* For much of medical history, their needs have been overlooked — women weren’t even required to be included in clinical trials until 1993.** Despite making 80% of health care decisions for themselves and their families, conditions that affect billions of women receive minimal funding and limited technological innovation.****
What We're Building
We’re building a future where women’s health is prioritized through technology that works for women. We’re training the next generation of innovators to see and seize opportunities in women’s health, while fostering industry partnerships that connect researchers with companies to bring solutions to market faster. And at the heart of it all is a community of changemakers united by a shared commitment.
The Challenges We're Tackling
We’re working to improve the social stigma that surrounds many women's health issues and advocating for more dedicated studies to advance innovation in this field. Much of today’s tech is still designed without considering women’s specific needs, further widening the gap in effective solutions. Additionally, we’re improving awareness of the FemTech industry and the critical role it can play.