The Ingenuity Impact Showcase 2025 has recognised impactful start-ups in women’s health and disability inclusion, offering early-stage businesses vital support to drive social change. The showcase, powered by the University of Nottingham, awarded £50,000 in funding across multiple categories to businesses addressing health, social, and environmental challenges.
FUSE, a business focused on reducing ACL injuries in women’s football, won the prestigious Ingenuity Impact Entrepreneur of the Year award. Their device, designed to analyse hormone levels, helps female athletes monitor hormonal fluctuations that increase ACL injury risks, aiming to improve injury prevention protocols for women in sport.
Ben Jones and Ed Donell’s business, Lowland Meadows, took home the Climate Champion award for helping farmers enhance sustainability while supporting developers in securing planning permissions through Biodiversity Units. The duo praised the programme for its networking opportunities and access to valuable insights from more established businesses.
The Communities Champion title was awarded to Lita-Louise Gardner and Stephen Covell for Project EDI, which seeks to improve accessibility and ethics in AI tools for sign language. Their open-source initiative supports the Deaf community by developing inclusive technology for both signers and learners.
Monet Davis received the University of Nottingham Champion award for FaceFlavour, her catering business that champions cultural representation and inclusivity at corporate events and private dining experiences.
Ingenuity Impact continues to foster innovation, supporting entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a positive societal impact.
