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Peripear wins Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award for childbirth wearable

The Oxford-based femtech startup has received a £75,000 grant to develop an automated wearable designed to reduce perineal tearing during childbirth.

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This is a summary written for Female Founder Ecosystem UK, based on reporting by Innovate UK Business Connect. It is not original reporting — read the original article for the full account.

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Nina van Schaick

Innovate UK Business Connect · 5 August 2026

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