iO Life Science
iO life science is a virtual incubator for medtech inventors, entrepreneurs, and early-stage startups, founded in 2015. It provides a curated program, proven methodology, resources, and expertise to fast-track innovations from ideation to commercialization. The company focuses on medical device design and development, working with clients globally to reduce risk, accelerate time-to-market, and ensure compliance, all while fostering innovation and stakeholder collaboration.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Digitally connected auto-injector (project)
Concept and prototype of a connected auto-injector integrating smart technology and patient-facing software to support chronic therapy adherence.
Smart blister pack with mobile app (project)
An intelligent blister packaging system coupled with a mobile application to improve medication management and reduce misuse of controlled medications.
Wearable pain assessment system (project)
A wearable system that provides objective, real-time assessment of pain metrics to track treatment effectiveness.
Connected implantable vascular port (project)
Design of a connected implantable vascular access port combining drug delivery capability with physiologic monitoring and telemetry.
Real-time cardiology monitoring platform (project)
A cloud-based platform and wearable solution for real-time monitoring of cardiovascular access and events, designed for patient self-management and clinician oversight.
Pre-filled syringe rapid prototyping (project)
Rapid design iteration using existing syringe barrels to accelerate readiness for preclinical/animal trials.
Digitally connected auto-injector (project)
Concept and prototype of a connected auto-injector integrating smart technology and patient-facing software to support chronic therapy adherence.
Smart blister pack with mobile app (project)
An intelligent blister packaging system coupled with a mobile application to improve medication management and reduce misuse of controlled medications.
Wearable pain assessment system (project)
A wearable system that provides objective, real-time assessment of pain metrics to track treatment effectiveness.
Connected implantable vascular port (project)
Design of a connected implantable vascular access port combining drug delivery capability with physiologic monitoring and telemetry.
Real-time cardiology monitoring platform (project)
A cloud-based platform and wearable solution for real-time monitoring of cardiovascular access and events, designed for patient self-management and clinician oversight.
Pre-filled syringe rapid prototyping (project)
Rapid design iteration using existing syringe barrels to accelerate readiness for preclinical/animal trials.
Services
Virtual medtech incubation and project management
Assemble and manage multi-disciplinary teams under a virtual-first incubator model with fixed-fee milestones to accelerate development and reduce cost.
Industrial design and human-centered product design
Provide industrial design services driven by stakeholder input and usability data to create intuitive device form factors.
Human factors engineering and usability testing
Conduct formative and summative usability evaluations and integrate results into design iterations and risk management.
Electronics and software development (embedded, cloud, apps)
Design embedded electronics, connectivity, mobile apps, and cloud infrastructure for connected health solutions.
Prototyping, rapid iteration, and performance testing
Produce rapid prototypes (including 3D printed and functional assemblies) to validate designs and support early trials.
Regulatory strategy, QMS and ISO 13485 documentation
Develop regulatory strategies and prepare ISO 13485-aligned documentation and quality system artifacts to support submissions and audits.
Virtual medtech incubation and project management
Assemble and manage multi-disciplinary teams under a virtual-first incubator model with fixed-fee milestones to accelerate development and reduce cost.
Industrial design and human-centered product design
Provide industrial design services driven by stakeholder input and usability data to create intuitive device form factors.
Human factors engineering and usability testing
Conduct formative and summative usability evaluations and integrate results into design iterations and risk management.
Electronics and software development (embedded, cloud, apps)
Design embedded electronics, connectivity, mobile apps, and cloud infrastructure for connected health solutions.
Prototyping, rapid iteration, and performance testing
Produce rapid prototypes (including 3D printed and functional assemblies) to validate designs and support early trials.
Regulatory strategy, QMS and ISO 13485 documentation
Develop regulatory strategies and prepare ISO 13485-aligned documentation and quality system artifacts to support submissions and audits.
Expertise Areas
- Medical device design and development
- Human factors and usability research
- Regulatory compliance and ISO 13485 integration
- Prototyping and rapid device iteration
Key Technologies
- Embedded systems and firmware
- Cloud-based analytics and remote monitoring
- Bluetooth and wireless communications
- AI-driven biomarker detection