Neu Health, a precision neurology platform for Parkinson's and dementia, announced its selection for the Global Incubator Programme (GIP): USA HealthTech - Medical Devices. The six-month programme is delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with Texas Medical Centre Innovation (TMCi) with support from the Department for Business & Trade (DBT). The competitive program supports UK medical device and digital health companies expanding into the U.S. market through access to the world's largest medical complex in Houston, Texas.
Houston's Texas Medical Centre treats 10 million patients annually across its 21 hospitals and research institutions. This massive healthcare ecosystem makes it the ideal launching point for Neu's U.S. expansion into neurological care. The timing is critical as Parkinson's affects over one million Americans, with cases projected to grow 20% by 2030, while dementia impacts 6+ million nationwide. With neurologist shortages straining health systems, scalable solutions for brain care have become essential. Texas has also made brain health a strategic priority through initiatives like the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), which funds research into neurological disorders and supports the development of innovative technologies.
The selection comes on the heels of Neu's U.S. launch and FDA 510(k) clearance for its smartphone-based measurement tool for resting tremor in Parkinson's disease. The clearance covers the first known fully phone-based system, with no wearable or in-clinic hardware, for measuring motor symptoms in Parkinson's care. Neu is already piloting its platform at Cedars-Sinai and Mass General Brigham, with additional U.S. market expansions underway.
"The expertise and networks through the Global Incubator Programme at TMC allow us to reach the health systems and clinicians who are ready to move beyond reactive care," said Caroline Cake, CEO and co-founder of Neu Health. "Every day these tools aren't in the hands of families means more people are facing decline without support. This incubator accelerates our mission to change that."
