6 years ago
Ibex Innovations Secures £1 Million for Safer X-ray Technology
Ibex Innovations, a UK company specializing in safe X-ray technology, secured £1 million in funding from existing investors IP Group plc and the North East Venture Fund (NEVF)
The funding will be used to commercialize existing technology and develop new hardware for mammography tests
Ibex has developed systems that integrate to existing X-ray machines, improving image quality while reducing radiation exposure for patients
The technology has been proven through trials at Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne Hospitals and South Tees NHS Trusts.
ProblemHealthcare
"Patients are exposed to harmful radiation during x-ray procedures. This can lead to long-term health problems."
Solution
"Ibex Innovations has developed a technology that integrates with existing x-ray machines to improve image quality while reducing the dose of radiation that patients receive."