Patient-led healthcare innovation for people who need it most.

Recipients of ASPEN® Pharmaceutical’s Route to Market Challenge 2023

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A message from our founders

We started Impulse Biomed with the aim of giving people access to life-saving medical devices. [image] For us, the word “access” has multiple meanings. Affordability is one – we want to create medical devices that are cost-effective for ordinary people; [image] no one should be denied treatment because they cannot afford it. Usability is another – we design intuitive, patient-centric solutions that empower people to take control of their health. [image] Finally, there’s the matter of availability – our goal is to ensure these devices reach those who need them most, regardless of geography. [image] We’re proud that what started as an ambitious idea shared by two biomedical engineers, is growing into a globally focussed company driving medical innovation. We’re on an exciting journey. It’s great to have you join us!

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Giancarlo Beukes
Founder Gokul smiling in a black T-shirt, standing in a bright indoor space with plants.
Gokul Nair

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Innovation thrives where challenges exist, and we believe necessity has been the catalyst for the creativity and ingenuity that permeate our business. With solutions designed to address healthcare challenges that affect us all, we are bringing fresh perspectives to a sector that’s ripe for innovative disruption.

Designed for affordability

The high cost of medical devices is a global issue, driven by outdated models that limit access. At Impulse Biomed, we challenge this norm by fundamentally rethinking how medical solutions are designed and engineered. It is possible to reduce costs without compromising quality or durability – we know because we’re doing it. And our approach ensures life-saving devices are more accessible to patients worldwide.

Tech is the tool. People are the reason.

Every innovation that comes out of Impulse Biomed has human stories behind it. We spend hours in hospitals, listening to people’s challenges and frustrations. That input becomes the driver of innovation.

Investing in the future

We don’t just want to help people now, we want to help secure a better future for generations to come. Impulse Biomed has a culture of sustainability ingrained in the business and it filters through in everything we do.

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Real stories, real impact.

“If you are not making someone else’s life better, you are wasting your time.” – Will Smith

“Those in need of healthcare technologies should be able to access them. It’s a simple concept, and yet it’s not a reality. Why?”

Giancarlo Beukes, Co-Founder, speaking at TEDx Cape Town

“We want to connect companies that are innovating with companies that connected to logistics and infrastructure – put them in a room together and find pathways and relationships that build the entire continent up in terms of medical devices.”

Gokul Nair, Co-Founder, featured on CNN Connecting Africa

“A little girl walked in, about six years old, accompanied by her mom. We handed her a standard asthma pump and asked her to activate it. Unfortunately, she was unable to do so. She didn’t have enough strength in her hands and fingers to push down the cannister and activate the pump. So, we handed her our device and asked her to activate it and, to her surprise, she was able to do so. Her face lit up. She was so excited. Her mom had a sigh of relief, knowing her daughter could use her own asthma pump when Mom’s not around. It’s moments like these that make it worthwhile for us.”

Giancarlo Beukes, Co-Founder, speaking at TEDx Cape Town

Changed our lives

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Patient-centricity

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Quality

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Inclusivity

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Collaborative successes.

Our impactful partnerships that have driven our success.

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Partner with us.

We’re saving lives and changing the narrative around African business. Be part of the story.