Northern Irish health company to compete in USA for $1M dollar investment

By Simon Hunter

A health company from Northern Ireland will go to the USA to compete in the Startup World Cup this spring.

Modius technology won the Belfast heat in front of an audience and judges, and beat 11 other competitors, at the Ormeau baths on Tuesday night.

Neurovalens has created a headset which aims to aid weight-loss, and will be up against businesses from around the world for a $1m investment.

Tony Wilcox spoke to Q Radio after lifting the regional trophy, and explained how the product works.

A headset which aims to aid weight-loss! The product which won @ModiusHealth the chance to go to the USA to compete for a $1M investment! Tony Wilcox from the company told us he’s thrilled, having won the regional heat @ormeaubaths run by @ShapersBelfast pic.twitter.com/QPCJG4KpoX

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) January 17, 2018

He says it promises to be an incredible event in San Francisco in May, with some very famous faces there.

The event was run by Belfast Global Shapers.

Kain Craigs from the organisation says the city has rapidly become one of the most attractive places to work and live.

Lord Mayor Nuala McAllister praised the work of Global Shapers.

She went on to highlight just how much potential there is for success in Northern Ireland.

The judges were:

Cathriona Hallahan, Managing Director of Microsoft Ireland.

Helen Lennon, CEO of Secure Broadcast.

Tristan Watson, CEO of Ignite Accelerator.

Tim Brundle, Director of Research at Ulster University.