WearOptimo is a private Australian health-tech company that was established in 2018 by globally respected biomedical engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and business builder Professor Mark Kendall.
Based out of Brisbane, WearOptimo is developing next generation wearable technology. Its patented Microwearable sensor platform has been developed by a high-performing interdisciplinary team that was recruited from across the globe for their expertise in technology, biomedical engineering, AI computing, science and commercial backgrounds.
With a strong suite of intellectual property, WearOptimo’s Foundational Investor is Australian National University. Other key investors include Aspen Medical and sporting champion Mark Webber AO, who is also a strategic partner. To date, WearOptimo has successfully raised more than A$44 million in funding from the private and public sectors.
Launch hydration sensor for clinical use, including perioperative surgery, heart failure, dialysis care, aged care and other human health biomarkers
First sales of hydration sensors for elite sport and workplace, health & safety use occur
Additional clinical studies and real-world field trials commence
Established proof of concept for hydration Microwearable device
F1 Grand Prix winner Mark Webber AO signs on as both a strategic partner and investor
First human trials begin for prototype hydration Microwearable sensor
Aspen Medical becomes a shareholder and signs a commercial distribution agreement to supply our hydration Microwearable to the resources, military and construction sectors
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources grants almost $1 million under the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund
Queensland Government announces multimillion-dollar support to produce pilot manufacturing facility
Hydration Microwearable patent granted in Australia
First grant funding from Life Sciences Innovator MTPConnect
Australian National University comes on board as Foundational Investor
Professor Mark Kendall establishes WearOptimo in Brisbane
WearOptimo: transforming hydration monitoring with clinical-grade AI enabled sensor wearable technology, revolutionising how human hydration and other biomarkers are monitored in real-time, improving healthcare, worker safety and individual performance.
14 Hockings St, West End QLD 4101, Australia
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