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Kāhu SiliconBio secures £1.2 million SPRIN-D award to develop its bioelectronic sensing platform for real-time hormone monitoring.

Aug 19, 2026•about 3 hours ago
City Of EdinburghBiotechnologyHealth Care

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University of Edinburgh spinout Kāhu SiliconBio has secured £1.2 million in funding from the German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIN-D). This funding will be used to adapt its bioelectronic sensing platform for real-time continuous hormone monitoring. The technology aims to unlock deeper clinical insights into gynaecological and endocrine disorders. By providing continuous biological feedback, it addresses the challenges of traditional diagnostic protocols.

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Kāhu SiliconBio

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City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Kāhu SiliconBio is a University of Edinburgh spinout that specializes in bioelectronic sensing technology for real-time continuous hormone monitoring. Founded by biophysicist James Flewellen and Teuta Pilizota in 2025, its platform aims to provide detailed physiological profiles and insights into gynaecological and endocrine disorders. The technology fuses synthetic biology with integrated silicon microelectronics, allowing for dynamic hormone tracking. The company is committed to improving understanding of hormone patterns and their impact on women's health.

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