National Centre for Child Health Technology SleepCogni , a leading innovator in sleep technology, has announced its selection as one of the inaugural participants in the Children and Young People’s HealthTech Accelerator , named Kids UP with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust . It is a bespoke programme designed for businesses to deliver innovative healthcare solutions for children, developed with the input of children and young people. Paediatric insomnia affects up to 25% of children and 35% of adolescents globally, SleepCogni says its inclusion in this programme underscores the need to tackle its increasing prevalence.
This accelerator builds upon its existing collaboration with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, funded by Innovate UK. Through this partnership, SleepCogni has been leveraging its clinically validated Active-Feedback therapy and data collection to support sleep clinicians. Participation in the accelerator will enhance this ongoing work, accelerating the adoption of SleepCogni’s solution across paediatric services.
Sheffield Children’s is developing the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT), soon to be based at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. According to the trust, it will be a 'world-class' facility, dedicated to creating a healthier future for children and young people through innovation, technology, and outstanding care. The creation of the children’s HealthTech Accelerator works in parallel with the development.
