Ripple Women’s Digital Health Challenge 2025

This Challenge welcomes innovators of all backgrounds and genders with expertise in women’s health, technology or care delivery. You may be a researcher, clinician, entrepreneur, digital health team, non-profit, or health system leader with a strong proposal for impact in women’s health.

We are seeking patient-centred digital solutions, i.e. tools that directly reach women and communities, addressing needs that current systems struggle to meet.

These could include solutions that support early diagnosis, educational and informational resources, self-help and preventative tools, delivery of tailored interventions, or ongoing support between appointments and during recovery or rehabilitation.

We welcome innovations addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Menstrual and gynaecological health

• Menopause and perimenopause

• Maternal and perinatal health

• Gynaecological cancers

• Mental health of women

• Fertility and reproductive health

• Pelvic health

• Cardiovascular and metabolic health

• Musculoskeletal and bone health

• Health equity and access

We recognise that individuals who need women’s healthcare do not all identify as women or girls. Some trans men and non-binary people assigned female at birth may also require access to these services. Apps developed through this Challenge should be designed with inclusivity and sensitivity to individual needs.

All applications will first be reviewed for technical feasibility. Only solutions that can realistically be built within 12 months and on the Cogniss platform will progress.

Each application will then be evaluated on whether it clearly addresses women’s health priorities, the difference it could make with programme support, how it stands apart from existing solutions, and whether the applicant has the expertise, resources, and commitment to deliver a pilot-ready app.

The most promising applications will be shortlisted and invited to submit a short video pitch. This is an opportunity to clarify the idea and expand on the written application. From there, finalists will be selected and invited to Judging Day.

A cohort of participants will then be chosen to join the programme.

Selected innovators will join a 12-month programme that turns their proposals into fully functioning, pilot-ready apps for patients. Cohort participants will:

• Gain 12 months’ access to the Cogniss no-code platform to design, build, and refine their app in a secure, compliant environment.

• Get their app published within a “super app” that’s available in app stores, enabling real-world testing, demonstrations to stakeholders and use for funding or pilot discussions.

• Join a proven step-by-step app-build programme with training, guided milestones and expert support to ensure progress.

• Receive technical, regulatory and adoption guidance from the Health Innovation Network, including pathways into NHS piloting and evaluation.

• Benefit from mentorship, networking, and promotional opportunities.

Two winners will also receive dedicated media coverage and additional tailored Health Innovation Network support to fast-track adoption and reach.