- 2015
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Neopenda founded at Columbia University.
First needs assessment in Uganda.
Participated in Relevant Health Accelerator program.
- 2016
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Initial non-dilutive fundraising.
Neopenda HQ moved to Chicago, IL.
User and market research in Uganda.
- 2017
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Complete prototype system build.
Feedback from over 100 users in Uganda.
PCT patent filed.
- 2018
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Opened office in Kampala, Uganda.
Participated in Techstars Chicago.
Named to MIT Solve Frontlines of Health class.
Clinical pilot study at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.
- 2019
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Raised seed funding round.
Clinical pilot study at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.
Clinical pilot study at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital in Jinja, Uganda.
Design for Manufacturing of neoGuard™.
- 2020
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Received regulatory approval in Kenya.
- 2021
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Received CE Mark approval.
Entered the market in Kenya.