Dragons' Den Business Enterprise

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The team's SipSoothe innOvation is a smart bottle attachment that attaches to the neck of a baby bottle to detect feeding pace, volume, and air intake. The attachment works with two sensors, one to detect pace and volume and one to detect air bubbles and it also pairs to an app. The team have made the product to help parents understand their baby’s feeding routines and air intake to reduce reflux and colic. The aim is to help parents, especially first-time parents, have peace of mind about their baby’s feeding habits and help to reduce sleepless nights.

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More than one in three people will suffer from cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet early detection remains costly, invasive, or inaccessible. The team created ACE - a compact, non-invasive device designed to detect early signs of CVD through breath analysis. It works by sensing acetone levels in exhaled breath a known early marker of heart failure which triggers a colour change in a methyl red–brilliant green dye. This colour shift is then interpreted by a photosensor, converting it into a digital reading. ACE aims to offer a unique, affordable approach to early screening, potentially improving quality of life and outcomes for millions at risk of CVD.

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BioScan is a portable food scanner designed for individuals with food allergies. It uses antibody-based lateral flow tests to quickly detect allergens like peanuts, gluten, and milk in food samples. With a simple swab, BioScan aims to provide real-time results via an optical sensor and displays allergen status instantly. It offers accuracy, ease of use, and peace of mind without the need for a lab. Integrated with a mobile app, it also helps users track dietary needs. Targeting allergy sufferers, health-conscious consumers, and the food industry, 

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AQUABIO Track addresses the growing concern of dehydration in athletes, where up to 75% are mildly dehydrated without realizing it. Traditional hydration monitoring is reactive and imprecise. The team's solution is a wearable sweat-analysis patch integrated with a smartwatch that continuously tracks key electrolytes (Na⁺, K⁺, Cl⁻) and sweat rate to give real-time hydration feedback. The patch is affordable, replaceable, and designed for weekly use. This innovative system provides a proactive, non-invasive, and personalised hydration monitoring method. By improving performance, preventing cramps, and reducing health risks, AQUABIO Track aims to redefine hydration management in sports and fitness industries at scale.

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MatchaMotion is a sports drink combining the natural power of matcha, an antioxidant rich green tea, with a blend of electrolytes for hydration and recovery. MatchaMotion is the first sports drink to pair matcha with essential electrolytes like magnesium, potassium, and sodium. This dual formula supports endurance, mental clarity, and faster muscle repair. It is packaged sustainably and designed for athletes, gym-goers, and health-conscious consumers.